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Waterways homes and nearby bayside builds often mix late-80s/early-90s materials with later updates—our visual survey helps spot likely asbestos in eaves, garages and outdoor areas before you drill, sand or renovate.
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We visually assess older fibre-cement style eaves and soffit boards for age cues, fixings, edges and deterioration. These areas are frequently disturbed during roof work, gutter replacement, repainting and lighting installs, so identifying suspect material helps prevent accidental fibre release.
We inspect accessible wall and ceiling linings in garages and sheds, including older flat sheeting and backing boards. These spaces are often modified for storage or workshops in Waterways, and drilling or mounting shelving into suspect sheeting is a common trigger for exposure.
We look for older wall linings, splashbacks and under-sink backing boards that may be from the asbestos era. Bathrooms and laundries tend to be renovated in stages, so the visual survey helps identify older substrates that can be disturbed during re-tiling or plumbing work.
We note older resilient flooring types and visible black mastic-style adhesives where accessible (for example at lifted edges, thresholds or under removed fixtures). These materials can be asbestos-related and require careful management during strip-outs.
We visually check accessible outdoor sheet products such as older fence panels, garden shed cladding and backing boards to meter boxes (where visible). Weathering and damage outdoors can increase risk if the material is cut, broken or pressure-washed.
Each suspect item is recorded with photos and clear location descriptions so you can brief trades, plan renovation scopes, and prioritise next actions. The report differentiates between ‘suspected’ materials and areas that were not accessible for visual confirmation.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
A visual asbestos survey is a walk-through inspection of accessible areas to identify materials that look consistent with asbestos-containing products used before 1990. In Waterways, we pay close attention to eaves, garages, wet areas and outdoor sheeting. It’s visual only, so we don’t cut or take samples. If something looks suspect, we recommend next steps such as lab testing before any work disturbs it.
No. A visual survey can flag materials that are likely to contain asbestos based on appearance, age and typical use, but only NATA-accredited laboratory testing can confirm it. The value of a visual survey is that it helps you identify where the risk may be so you can avoid disturbance and decide if sampling or professional removal is needed before renovations.
Yes, it can be. Some properties have had cosmetic upgrades while older substrates remain underneath, or a modern extension is attached to an older structure. A visual survey helps identify remaining asbestos-era materials in garages, fences, eaves and older wet areas that can be overlooked during a walkthrough, especially if you’re planning to drill, remove tiles or replace external cladding.
In Waterways, we often see risk around external components that weather over time—older eaves/soffits, garage or shed linings, and outdoor sheet fencing or cladding. Moisture and salt-laden air can contribute to surface breakdown, which matters if the material is cracked or friable. We also look closely at areas that are frequently renovated, like bathrooms and laundries, where older linings can remain behind newer finishes.
Treat the material as asbestos until proven otherwise. Avoid drilling, sanding, cutting or pressure-washing it, and tell any trades working on the property. If you need certainty, arrange testing through a suitable provider, and if works will impact the material, use a licensed asbestos removalist. We can help you understand which items are higher risk based on condition and likelihood of disturbance.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections provides a practical visual check for asbestos-era materials so you can plan renovations and maintenance safely. Call 0485 857 077.