Licensed Asbestos Removal in Northcote

In Northcote’s Victorian, Edwardian and post-war weatherboard homes, asbestos commonly turns up in cement sheeting under eaves, bathroom and laundry wall linings, vinyl floor tiles and their backing, textured ceilings, old fencing, and shed or garage cladding. Because it can hide behind newer renovations, a licensed inspection and sample test is the only reliable way to know what you’re dealing with before you start any work.

For smaller jobs you generally won’t need council approval, but larger removals must be notified to WorkSafe Victoria, and demolition or major works may require a permit from Darebin City Council. Many Northcote properties also sit within heritage overlays, so we help you understand what’s required and manage the notifications and documentation so the job stays fully compliant.

Northcote’s terraces, semi-detached homes and townhouses often sit close together with shared fences and narrow access, so containment is critical. We seal off the work area, use dust suppression and controlled access, and carefully manage any boundary or party structures to keep fibres from drifting next door. On completion, an independent hygienist provides a clearance certificate so you and your neighbours can be confident the site is safe.

Absolutely. Northcote has plenty of former factories and warehouses now used as homes, studios, offices and shops along strips like High Street, and these older structures can contain asbestos in cladding, roof sheeting, industrial insulation and flooring. As Class A and B licensed removalists we handle residential, commercial and industrial sites, and we plan the works to minimise disruption to tenants, trade and neighbouring businesses.

Stop work straight away and keep everyone out of the area, don’t cut, sand, drill or sweep it, as that’s what releases fibres. Renovations on Northcote’s older homes often turn up unexpected material behind walls or under floors, so leave it undisturbed and give us a call. We can arrange prompt testing, safely contain and remove anything confirmed as asbestos, and provide a clearance certificate before you carry on with your project.