Asbestos Removal in Norlane
Norlane sits right beside Corio in Geelong's north, and its story is much the same: rows of post-war homes built quickly and cheaply with asbestos-cement sheeting when the northern suburbs were expanding around local industry. That makes Norlane one of the suburbs where asbestos is most predictably present — in eaves and soffits, wall sheet, wet-area linings, boundary fences, sheds and older roofing. As these homes change hands and get renovated or replaced, pre-sale building inspections routinely flag that asbestos, and it becomes a negotiation point and a job that has to be done properly. We remove bonded and friable asbestos across Norlane to WorkSafe Victoria requirements, dispose of it lawfully at an EPA-licensed landfill, and give you a clear written price rather than the placeholder estimates the older local operators still run.
Norlane's post-war fibro stock
Like neighbouring Corio, Norlane was built out largely in the 1950s to 1970s, and asbestos-cement sheet was the material of the moment. It is cheap, easy to work and was used everywhere: external cladding, eaves, bathroom and laundry sheeting, fencing and roofing. If your Norlane home is from that era, plan on asbestos being somewhere in it. That is a normal starting assumption for this housing stock, not a red flag — what matters is that it is identified and removed by a licensed removalist rather than disturbed by a well-meaning DIY renovation.
The pre-sale inspection angle
A lot of Norlane asbestos comes to light through pre-sale building inspections. A report flags asbestos eaves or an asbestos fence, and suddenly it is a line in the negotiation. Getting it removed and getting a clearance certificate turns an open question into a settled one, which is worth far more at sale than a vague 'there may be asbestos' note left hanging.
The rules, kept simple
In Victoria, more than 10 m² of non-friable (bonded) asbestos must be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist. Class B covers non-friable work; Class A additionally covers friable asbestos, which requires air monitoring and an independent licensed assessor's clearance inspection. A homeowner may remove up to 10 m² of non-friable material themselves, provided they follow safe work practices and dispose of it lawfully at a licensed facility. Requirements do change, so confirm the current position with WorkSafe Victoria, EPA Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong.
How we work
We inspect, identify and where needed sample the material for NATA laboratory analysis, then remove it under the correct controls — dust suppression, whole sheets wrapped in heavy plastic, PPE and safe handling. Waste goes to an EPA-licensed landfill with the correct documentation, and we provide a clearance so you have written evidence the area is safe.
What it costs
Indicatively, roof removal runs about $40–$100 per square metre, a full-house strip-out is often $12,000–$30,000, and fences, sheds and testing are smaller amounts. Every figure here is a guide only; the condition of the material, the access to it and the quantity all shift the price. We set the real number after a site inspection and return it to you as a written quote online — fast.
Common Questions
Why is asbestos so common in Norlane?
Norlane was built out mainly in the post-war decades using asbestos-cement sheeting — fibro — for cladding, eaves, wet areas, fences and roofing. Homes from that era should be assumed to contain asbestos until testing confirms otherwise. Removal by a licensed removalist is routine work.
Asbestos was flagged in my pre-sale inspection — what now?
Have it removed by a licensed removalist and obtain a clearance. That turns an open negotiation point into a settled one and gives the buyer written proof the material is gone and the area is safe. We can inspect, price and book it quickly.
Can I remove a small amount myself?
A homeowner may remove up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos, but must follow safe work practices and dispose of it lawfully at a licensed facility — not in general rubbish. Above 10 m², or for any friable material, a licensed removalist is required. Confirm with WorkSafe Victoria.
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