Class A licensed · friable and non-friable

Licensed asbestos removal in Dubbo and across NSW

We hold a Class A asbestos removal licence, so we can remove every type of asbestos: bonded sheeting and roofing as well as friable lagging, insulation and damaged material. We handle the job from notification to disposal, and you get a clearance certificate at the end.

Class A friable asbestos licenceRestricted demolition licenceISO 45001 safety systemSupply Nation certified

Friable and non-friable, and why the licence matters

Non-friable (bonded) asbestos is set firmly in cement or another binder: fibro wall sheets, eaves, corrugated roofing, flat sheet under tiles, and some vinyl floor tiles. It is stable while it is intact, which is why so much of it is still in Western NSW homes and farm sheds.

Friable asbestos can be crumbled by hand. It includes pipe lagging, boiler and heater insulation, sprayed insulation, some old fire doors, and any bonded sheeting that is badly weathered, broken or fire damaged. In NSW only a Class A licence holder can remove friable asbestos. A Class B licence covers bonded material only. We hold Class A, so one crew can take the whole job, whatever turns up once walls and ceilings come open.

Homes, farms, commercial and government sites

Most of our asbestos work comes before demolition or renovation: fibro houses, sheds, shearing sheds, old workshops, school and council buildings, and asbestos cement pipe. We also remove asbestos from sites that have to stay open, isolating the work area so the rest of the building can keep running.

Where asbestos is buried or mixed through soil, the job becomes contaminated land remediation. We do that too, and we can run both under one plan.

Disposal done properly

Asbestos waste is wrapped and labelled on site, then carted to a facility licensed to accept it. Loads over 100 kg or 10 square metres are tracked through the NSW EPA WasteLocate system, and we keep the disposal records for your file.

How the job runs

  1. 1

    Inspect and quote

    We look at the material, its condition and how to reach it, then give you a fixed scope and quote.

  2. 2

    Notify and plan

    We lodge the SafeWork NSW notification, prepare the asbestos removal control plan and tell neighbours where needed.

  3. 3

    Remove

    The area is set up, wetted, removed and cleaned. Friable work runs with air monitoring throughout.

  4. 4

    Clear and dispose

    An independent clearance inspection is done, you receive the certificate, and the waste goes to a licensed facility.

What the job includes

  • Friable (Class A) and non-friable (Class B) removal
  • SafeWork NSW notification before licensed work starts
  • Containment, decontamination and exclusion zones
  • Air monitoring during friable removal
  • Clearance inspection and certificate before re-entry
  • Wrapping, transport and disposal at a licensed facility

Frequently asked questions

Can I remove asbestos myself in NSW?
You can legally remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable (bonded) asbestos yourself, following SafeWork NSW guidance. More than 10 square metres needs a licensed removalist, and friable asbestos of any amount needs a Class A licence holder.
How do I know if my building has asbestos?
Any building built or renovated before 1990 is likely to contain some, and it was not fully banned in Australia until 31 December 2003. Fibro sheeting, eaves, roofing, wet-area linings and old floor tiles are the usual places. A sample tested by a lab is the only way to be certain.
Do I get a clearance certificate?
Yes. After licensed removal the area is inspected before it is used again, and you receive a clearance certificate. For friable work the inspection and air monitoring are done by an independent licensed asbestos assessor.
How much notice do you need?
Licensed removal has to be notified to SafeWork NSW at least five days before work starts, so allow for that in your timeline. Emergency work after a sudden event such as a storm or fire can start sooner, with SafeWork notified straight away. Call us and we will tell you what applies.