ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT – BRISBANE

  • Brisbane’s #1. Asbestos Specialists
  • Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
  • 27+ Years of Experience

ASBESTOS ROOFING REMOVAL IN BRISBANE

Many homeowners aren’t aware of the asbestos content in their roofing materials.

But if your property was built before 1990, it’s highly likely that it contains potentially harmful asbestos fibres.

If disturbed, asbestos roofing can cause a great number of health and environmental complications: we’re here to support you to safely remove the asbestos fibres from your roofing materials, and to restore safety to your home.

HMG is one of the leading asbestos removal companies in Brisbane, with over 27 years of experience removing asbestos from Australian homes. From removal to roof replacement, we’re here to help, offering a convenient, comprehensive service.

DANGERS OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Asbestos was once widely used, offering great insulating properties and fire resistance to homes around Australia. But by leaving it present on your property, you’re putting yourself at risk of potentially deadly health consequences.

Exposure to asbestos materials (short and long term) has been linked to a range of health risks, including:

  • Mesothelioma: a cancer of the tissues that line many of our essential organs.
  • Emphysema: a lung disease that damages the alveoli in the lungs.
  • Lung Cancer: One of the deadliest types of cancer in Australia and the world.
  • Gastrointestinal Conditions: Including oesophageal, stomach, and colon cancers and inflammation.
  • Pleural Disorder: inflammation, or the buildup of air and fluid within the pleural space of the chest cavity.

It also represents a danger to the environment that surrounds it, contaminating water supplies, crops, and poisoning local birds and wildlife.

WHERE ASBESTOS IS COMMONLY FOUND

  • ASBESTOS ROOF SHEETS: Often referred to as ‘fibro’, these sheets are grey in colour and can become extremely dangerous when damaged or degraded.
  • ASBESTOS MEMBRANE ROOFING: Also called bituminous membrane, this type of roofing appears in thin sheets, with a black colour.
  • ASBESTOS SHINGLES: These can often resemble slate shingles and were extremely popular from the 1930s onwards in Australia.
  • ASBESTOS CEMENT: Asbestos fibres were often combined with cement to create concrete sheets that were more durable and lightweight than their heavy concrete equivalents. It’s also sometimes found in gutters, moulding, flashing, piping and roof tiles.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR ROOFING CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBRES

Across Australia, it is not legal to conduct asbestos removal without a certified and trained professional, due to the extreme risk of asbestos exposure and associated health consequences.

Your first step in the asbestos abatement process should always be to contact a licensed contractor to have your asbestos roof removed safely and in line with local regulations.

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HOW WE HELP: OUR PROFESSIONAL ASBESTOS REMOVAL SERVICES

We have trained and experienced professionals who can help you with asbestos roof removal from start to finish, using the most effective safety measures possible. Read on to learn more about our services and the process, so you will know what to expect along the way.

  • Initial Contact: We understand that asbestos exposure can represent a health emergency for you and your family, or workers. We'll be in touch within 48 hours of your initial contact to arrange a consultation if you submit a form online. You can, of course, give us a call on 0438 589 387 or 1300 10 11 44 and we'll get the process started immediately.
  • Inspection and Testing: Asbestos isn't usually visible to the naked eye, so we start with state-of-the-art testing equipment where needed. We safely sample and seal the roofing cavity to ensure no further exposure before taking the sample to our facilities for testing. We look for all kinds of asbestos contaminants, from bonded asbestos, corrugated asbestos roofing, and even asbestos concrete in any other components of your building.
  • Planning for Asbestos Removal: After testing, we plan to remove those deadly asbestos fibres in a methodical, strategic way that reflects local laws and best-practice safety. This includes conducting a risk assessment for all stages of the process.
  • Approval and Commencement of Works: Once you're satisfied with the plan, we'll begin removing the asbestos using our specialist equipment and highly trained team.
  • Disposal: We'll take the contaminated materials to a licensed landfill and treatment facility, where they will be processed and treated.
  • Post-Removal Inspection: We'll return to your property to conduct any final tests and to ensure that there is no risk remaining to your health.

WHY CHOOSE HM GROUP FOR ASBESTOS ROOFING REMOVAL?

CHOOSING A LICENSED PROVIDER

HMG are fully licensed by Queensland Health and Safety and fully insured for domestic and commercial work for your full peace of mind. We ensure all our staff comply with the requirements. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of every individual in the vicinity. We put everyone’s health and safety first, and our team does not cut corners to make the job cheaper, faster, or easier. HMG complies with all health and safety (AS/ NZS 4801) regulations for your safety and your peace of mind.

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OUR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

We understand the importance of environmental stewardship: this is why we adhere to strict protocols when offering asbestos removal services.

You can expect us to adhere to regulations at all times, both local and national. We will take all preventive measures to minimise the environmental impact across inspection, removal, and transport, including engaging with only licensed and regulated landfills and processing facilities. We will also provide you with all the appropriate safety and environmental documentation to certify this safe removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The scale of the work that needs to be done to remove these dangerous fibres can vary immensely. To help you get a clear idea, we created this Asbestos Removal Estimate Calculator. We can provide a detailed, personalised quote for you, as well – just get in touch.

If your house was built pre-1990, you're more than likely dealing with asbestos in some capacity.

Part of the risk with asbestos is the fact that it's difficult to detect without specialist equipment. Asbestos fibres are microscopic, and while it's easier to identify them as part of a specific building material, it's often necessary to test with specialised equipment.

We strive to work as quickly as possible. The more extensive the contamination, the more arduous the job and the longer it will take. However, most jobs can be completed within a single day, and the biggest jobs take no longer than 10 days.

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