Asbestos Walls & Eaves

Rapid Asbestos Removals are fully licenced and trained to carry out asbestos eaves and wall removal and disposal. Our team of qualified professionals are committed to going above and beyond the WORKSAFE WA regulations.
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Asbestos walls & eaves removal

Asbestos-containing wall sheets can be found in both residential and commercial properties throughout Perth. If you are planning on having work done to the interior or exterior of your home or business, consult a qualified asbestos removalist before commencing work. Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) was used in internal and external walls in many Australian houses, especially those with wood stud frames.

Asbestos wall sheets will likely be found in garages, exterior cladding, bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. Asbestos was used in these areas due to its high fire risk. Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens all have water present and electrical appliances, which presents a fire risk. Asbestos sheets were used as exterior walls to help reduce the spread of fire to adjoining or nearby properties.

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Image of eaves containing asbestos
Image of eaves containing asbestos

Asbestos walls & eaves removal pricing

The cost of removing asbestos walls is subject to site inspection to gauge access, transit paths, heights, and degree of difficulty. For a general breakdown of the costs per square metre see below.

We offer free onsite inspections in order to provide a more accurate cost.

Pricing starts from:

$ 50.00
Per square metre (minimum total cost $950 +GST)
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Image of Asbestos cement sheet

Asbestos cement sheet (also called fibre cement)

This is the most common type of asbestos wall. Asbestos cement sheets are considered non-friable asbestos (bonded) and are generally safe if the sheet is still intact. You can identify asbestos wall sheeting by the dimpled golf ball pattern on the backside of the sheet. These sheets have a blue/grey tinge. Another sign of an asbestos cement sheet is that they will produce a sharp clicking sound when tapped with a key. These can be found on the interior and exterior of homes.

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Image of Asbestos low density boards

Asbestos low-density boards (LDB)

Low-Density Boards(LDB) also known as Asbestos Insulating Boards, contain calcium silicate plaster with asbestos fibres mixed in. These sheets contain 70% asbestos fibres by volume compared to asbestos cement sheets which are between 5% to 20%. This sheeting was used in the internal walls and ceiling panels of houses built between 1950 and 1970.

While intact and in good condition, LDB sheets are generally safe. However, when they become damaged, due to their high asbestos content and low strength, they can be more dangerous.

A sign of LDB is a dull noise when tapped with a key compared to a sharp noise made by asbestos cement sheets. LBD is harder to identify as asbestos because they look very similar to non-asbestos cement sheeting. Asbestos sample testing is required to find out if the board is asbestos LDB.

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Image of asbestos tilux wall

Tilux

Tilux was an asbestos cement board with a ceramic coating. You will find Tilux mostly in bathrooms and in some cases laundries and kitchens, as they were used to tile over. They can be distinguished by their pastel hues and patterns. In some cases, the boards were not tiled over and left as is.

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Frequently asked questions

If your house was built before the 1990s and has wood frame studs, there is a high chance you have asbestos walls either externally or internally.

Both these asbestos sheets were used for interior and exterior walls. Unless disturbed, asbestos walls do not generally pose a health risk. However, if you use anything abrasive such as sandpaper or power tools on the wall, this will release asbestos fibres into the air, posing a major health risk.

Always have asbestos testing performed on any wall you suspect to contain asbestos before disturbing the wall.

  • Asbestos Cement Sheets
  • Asbestos Low-Density Boards (LDB)
  • Tilux

For asbestos wall and eaves removal from Rapid Asbestos Removals, prices start from $50 per square metre, with a minimum total cost of $950 +GST.

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Here at Rapid Asbestos Removals, we are committed to getting the job done to the highest possible standard and charge competitive pricing for all our services. We understand that asbestos is a dangerous material and you only want the most qualified and experienced company to carry out the work.

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