Five Facts About Asbestos

There are a few important facts about asbestos that many people just do not know. As professionals in the field, we believe in keeping families and homeowners informed as much as possible. Listed below are five facts about asbestos that you do not know about.

1. It is legal to remove asbestos yourself.

There is no law that says that you cannot actually remove asbestos yourself. But the question is, do you really want to? You might get yourself infected with the dangerous fibre and even if you do remove it (and save costs in the process), where are you going to put it? You cannot leave it out in the front. Maybe it’s best to let the professionals handle it.

2. You face the asbestos problems yourself.

Professional asbestos removalists are protected under Australian workplace laws. You are not. Therefore you are not covered in any manner if you find yourself sick or affected by asbestos when removing it yourself. Be warned that you risk plenty if you do not hire a professional for the job.

3. During renovations, can you just leave the asbestos there?

Say during renovations, you notice asbestos in areas and sections in your home, you face a choice: leave it or remove it. Ultimately, it is up to you and you are not under any obligation to remove it. It is up to you if you want to risk the dangers or not.

4. But consider your neighbours…

While whatever happens on your property stays on your property, you have to consider your neighbours. Asbestos is an airborne danger, and if you decide to let it grow in your home, or to carelessly remove it yourself, you have to think of the impact it can have on your neighbours. No amount of pleading to health and building regulators will help you.

5. Where does it go?

Only certified landfills that are registered sites can dispose of the deadly fibre. Professional services have already established these contacts. If you really want to do the job yourself, you can contact your local council for more information.

Contact Us

At A&B Asrem, we provide professional asbestos removal services in Melbourne and its surrounding areas such as McKinnon, Bentleigh, Caulfield and Carnegie. At A&B Asrem we are fully licensed and are able to conduct asbestos testing, inspection and removal in a safe and timely manner. Asbestos is a highly dangerous material, so contact us today if you even suspect that you may have asbestos in your home.