Asbestos Removal in Belmont
Belmont, on the south side of the Barwon River, is a busy mix of post-war brick-and-fibro homes and steady renovation activity flowing up toward Highton and Grovedale. As in most of Geelong, homes here built before the late 1980s commonly contain asbestos-cement sheeting in eaves, wall sheet, wet areas, fences and sheds, and often in older roofing. Whether you are renovating, replacing a tired fibro fence, re-roofing or preparing to sell, that material needs to be identified and removed lawfully by a licensed removalist. We work across Belmont and the surrounding southern suburbs to WorkSafe Victoria requirements, dispose of asbestos at an EPA-licensed landfill, and give you a clear written price instead of a vague 'we'll get back to you'.
Belmont's housing stock
Belmont built out strongly through the mid-twentieth century, and much of that stock used asbestos-cement products. On a typical older Belmont home, asbestos is most often found in eaves and soffits, bathroom and laundry sheeting, vinyl floor backing, boundary fences and — in a share of homes — corrugated asbestos-cement or super-six roofing. Garages, carports and garden sheds are frequently the worst offenders because cheap sheeting was standard for them. If your home predates 1990, treat asbestos as likely until an inspection or test says otherwise.
Fences, sheds and roofs
A lot of Belmont enquiries are about the visible, weathered items: an old grey asbestos fence along the boundary, a fibro shed at the back, or a deteriorating asbestos-cement roof. Weathered, cracked or broken sheeting matters more, not less — damaged material is more likely to release fibres if it is disturbed, so it should be removed by a licensed operator rather than knocked down over a weekend.
The regulations in plain terms
In Victoria, removing more than 10 m² of non-friable (bonded) asbestos must be done by a licensed asbestos removalist. Class B covers non-friable material; Class A additionally covers friable asbestos, which needs air monitoring and an independent licensed assessor's clearance. A homeowner may remove up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos themselves if they follow safe work practices and dispose of it lawfully. These rules can be updated, so confirm the current position with WorkSafe Victoria, EPA Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong.
Our process
We inspect, identify and where needed test the material, remove it under proper controls — dust suppression, sheets kept whole and wrapped, correct PPE — and dispose of it at an EPA-licensed landfill with documentation. Where required, an independent clearance confirms the area is safe to reoccupy or build on.
Indicative pricing
As a guide: sample testing is usually a few hundred dollars; fences and sheds are small jobs; asbestos roof removal runs roughly $40–$100 per square metre (a typical 150–250 m² roof around $6,000–$25,000); a full-house strip-out is often $12,000–$30,000. Every figure is inspection-dependent, and we confirm your real price in a written quote online.
Common Questions
Can you remove an old asbestos fence or shed in Belmont?
Yes — fibro fences and asbestos-cement sheds are among our most common Belmont jobs. We remove them cleanly, wrap and dispose of the material at an EPA-licensed landfill, and leave you a clear boundary or a swept slab. Weathered, cracked sheeting especially should not be DIY-handled.
My Belmont roof looks like asbestos — can it be replaced?
If it is corrugated asbestos-cement or super-six, yes. We remove the old sheeting under proper controls and fit a new Colorbond roof, with the asbestos taken to an EPA-licensed landfill. Roof removal is indicatively around $40–$100 per square metre, confirmed after inspection.
Do I need a licence to remove asbestos myself in Belmont?
A homeowner may remove up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos with safe work practices and lawful disposal. Above 10 m², or for any friable material, a licensed removalist is legally required. Confirm the current rules with WorkSafe Victoria before starting any work.
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