A Potential Place On Your Property Asbestos Might Be Present
Asbestos can be present anywhere on your property. One of our most recent asbestos removal Melbourne jobs in the Eastern suburbs involved the removal of asbestos following the demolition of a garage. While many residents might only be concerned about whether their house contains asbestos, garages, either attached or freestanding are a location that should definitely not be overlooked. It is very common in Australia to have a garage on your property. They are typically an enclosed structure used by residents for storing a vehicle/s and/or tools and equipment. Often people are using their garage when driving to work which means they could potentially be exposing themselves to asbestos on a daily basis.
Asbestos is very dangerous and harmful to the human body so it is extremely important to be 100% certain that there is nowhere on your property with asbestos. Inhaling air contaminated with asbestos can cause severe health problems in the future. You can read more about the dangers of asbestos and why you shouldn’t DIY with asbestos removal in our previous blog posts.
If you have any doubts about asbestos it pays to contact an experienced professional who is qualified in asbestos removal and disposal. In this asbestos removal Melbourne case, A&B Asrem was called to inspect a garage attached to a house located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs that have been demolished to create more space in the backyard. After undertaking a thorough inspection and asbestos testing the garage was found to be full of asbestos. Our friendly team of experts provided high quality and secure asbestos removal services. The asbestos removal process for the garage was done in a safe manner that ensured the utmost security and efficiency for our clients. See photos below of the garage before and after it was demolished and asbestos was removed.
Asbestos Garage Removal: Before and After Photos
Other Places in Your Property Asbestos Could be Hidden
Aside from garages, there are a number of other structures on your property where asbestos may be lurking. Any properties built prior to 1990 are likely to contain asbestos cement products. This includes garden sheds, carports, fences and outdoor toilets. The collective advice from the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA), the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and the Department of Health can be found at asbestos.vic.gov.au.
The website aims to help people better understand the risks of asbestos and provides resources for managing and removing asbestos in homes and workplaces. Asbestos fibres have the potential to be released into the air during renovations and demolition work.
Despite these situations posing a rather low overall health risk, taking additional precautions is recommended to lessen the chance of asbestos fibres being inhaled after becoming airborne. To the naked eye, these fibres are invisible but can stay airborne for extended periods and transported far distances by air and wind currents due to being extremely light. Personal protective equipment such as masks should be worn by workers, including DIY renovators, to reduce exposure.
However, when undertaking major renovations or demolitions of structures or buildings it is always best that the removal of asbestos is supervised by qualified professionals. The reason for this is to prevent asbestos fibres being released into the surrounding neighbourhood and affecting members of the community.
While the garage asbestos removal was a residential job, A&B Asrem is also licensed for commercial and industrial asbestos removal.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.
