Asbestos clearance questions answered

It is an official document issued by an independent licensed assessor confirming that an area is safe for reoccupation after asbestos removal work has been completed in accordance with NSW SafeWork regulations.

A clearance certificate is required after any friable asbestos removal and is strongly recommended (and often mandated by contract) after non-friable removal, demolition, and any works in schools, healthcare and commercial premises.

Yes. We are a fully independent assessor and do not perform removal work. This eliminates any conflict of interest and gives you a defensible, third-party clearance result.

We offer same-day and next-day clearance inspections across Sydney and most of NSW, with priority response for demolition and commercial shutdowns.

Most visual clearance certificates are issued within 24 hours of inspection. Air monitoring results are typically returned within 24-48 hours of sample collection.

A licensed assessor performs a visual inspection of the removal area, exclusion zones, surrounding surfaces and waste handling, followed by air monitoring where required, before issuing the certificate.

Yes. We service the entire Sydney metropolitan area, Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter, Illawarra, Blue Mountains and most regional NSW centres.

Air monitoring measures airborne fibre concentrations using calibrated pumps and NATA-aligned laboratory analysis. It is used to verify safe re-entry, particularly for friable removal.

Air monitoring is mandatory for friable removal. For non-friable (bonded) removal it is optional but recommended for occupied buildings, schools and large-scale works.

Friable asbestos can be crumbled by hand pressure and releases fibres easily. Non-friable (bonded) asbestos is held in a matrix such as cement sheeting and only releases fibres when broken or disturbed.

Best practice and SafeWork NSW guidance is that the assessor is engaged independently of the removalist — usually by the property owner, builder or principal contractor.

Yes, although DIY removal of more than 10m² of non-friable asbestos is illegal in NSW. We can attend, assess and provide guidance on next steps.

Pricing depends on the site size, scope and whether air monitoring is required. Most residential clearances start from a flat fee — call 0488 060 241 for a same-day quote.

Yes. We provide pre-demolition asbestos surveys and post-demolition clearance reports for residential, commercial and industrial sites.

All our assessors hold the relevant NSW SafeWork licences and Asbestos Assessor qualifications, with full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Yes. We regularly support builders, demolition contractors, project managers and principal contractors with scheduled and on-call clearance services.

We document the deficiencies, communicate clearly with the removalist or builder, and re-inspect once the issues are rectified. Independent failure documentation protects you legally.

Yes. Our certificates are accepted by NSW councils, conveyancers, insurers and SafeWork NSW for property sales, occupation certificates and project sign-off.

All reports are digitally signed PDFs delivered by email, with hard copies available on request.

Call 0488 060 241 or request a free quote online. We confirm bookings on the spot and can usually attend within 24 hours.