Asbestos was used widely in Australian construction until the mid-1980s, which means a large share of the homes, garages and commercial buildings across Campbelltown, Liverpool and the Macarthur region contain it in some form: fibro walls and eaves, roof sheeting, vinyl floor tiles, pipe lagging and more. Left undisturbed it is often low risk. Once a renovation or demolition starts, it has to be dealt with properly.
Civil Scope Earthworks manages asbestos as part of our demolition and site clearing work. That means arranging the hazardous materials assessment, carrying out or coordinating removal under the appropriate SafeWork NSW licence class, transporting waste to licensed facilities, and making sure an independent clearance inspection is completed before work continues.
Because asbestos removal is usually the first step in a bigger job, having the same contractor handle the removal, the demolition and the site preparation keeps your programme simple and your paperwork in one place.
Why asbestos needs a specialist approach
Asbestos fibres are hazardous when they become airborne, which is exactly what happens when materials are cut, broken or crushed. NSW work health and safety regulations set out who can remove asbestos, how it must be handled, and how the waste must be transported and disposed of. Getting it wrong puts workers, neighbours and your family at risk, and can stop a project in its tracks.
Our approach is simple: identify first, remove with the right controls, verify with an independent clearance, then demolish or renovate.
Cleared and levelled after demolition, VarrovilleAsbestos in sheds, garages and outbuildings
Older fibro sheds, garages and carports are some of the most common asbestos jobs we see. We remove the sheeting safely, demolish the structure, remove the slab if required and leave the area clean and level.
Asbestos on commercial and industrial sites
Commercial and industrial buildings often contain asbestos in roofing, wall linings, floor tiles and plant rooms. We work with your hygienist and head contractor to stage removal around operational areas and keep the site documented from start to finish.
