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Demolition Asbestos Surveys

A thorough pre-demolition survey that locates every accessible and hidden asbestos material before the machines move in — keeping your demolition safe, legal and on schedule.

Licensed Class B
Fully Insured
SafeWork NSW Compliant
10+ Years Experience
Newcastle • Hunter • Central Coast

Quick Summary

  • Fully intrusive pre-demolition survey
  • Identifies hidden & concealed ACMs
  • Documented report for contractors & council
  • Feeds directly into safe removal planning

Why it matters

Before a building is demolished, all asbestos must be identified and removed. A demolition asbestos survey is the most thorough survey type — it assumes materials will be destroyed, so it looks everywhere, including concealed areas that a normal inspection wouldn’t disturb.

Skipping this step is one of the most serious (and expensive) mistakes in demolition: disturbing hidden asbestos can shut a site down, trigger SafeWork NSW action, and put everyone on site at risk.

When you need it

You need a demolition survey whenever a structure — or a significant part of it — is going to be demolished or structurally dismantled. That includes full knock-downs, partial demolitions, and major structural alterations on buildings that may contain asbestos (generally anything built or renovated before the late 1980s).

Before You DemolishDisturbing undocumented asbestos during demolition can stop your project and trigger regulator action. Survey first.
Our Process

How it works

01

Scope & Access

We plan an intrusive survey covering all areas due for demolition, including concealed spaces.

02

Identify

Suspected materials are located, recorded and sampled where needed for lab confirmation.

03

Report

You receive a clear survey report contractors and council can rely on.

04

Remove & Clear

Identified asbestos is removed under licence, with clearance before demolition begins.

FAQ

Common questions

Is a demolition survey a legal requirement?
In practice, yes — asbestos must be identified and removed before demolition, and a demolition survey is how that’s done and documented. Councils and principal contractors will typically require it.
How is it different from a normal inspection?
A demolition survey is fully intrusive — it deliberately looks in concealed areas because the building is coming down anyway. A standard inspection is non-destructive.
Do you also remove the asbestos found?
Yes — we can carry out licensed non-friable removal and arrange clearance before demolition.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the building. We’ll give you a clear timeframe when we scope the job.
Where We Work

Areas we service

Servicing homes, businesses and workplaces across Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast. Not sure if we cover you? Just call.

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