Asbestos roof removal
Asbestos Roof Removal in Canberra
Older Canberra homes can have asbestos in the roof sheeting, ridge capping, gutters and downpipes. Our team removes asbestos roofs safely under WorkSafe ACT rules, wraps every sheet and takes it to Mugga Lane. We work around your roofer so the new roof can go on without delay.
- Licensed removal and testing
- Independent clearance included
- Fixed price before we start
What an asbestos roof looks like
WorkSafe ACT lists roof sheeting, ridge capping, gutters and downpipes among the places to check in homes built before 1990 (WorkSafe ACT guide). Most asbestos roofs in Canberra are corrugated cement sheets that have gone grey, rough and lichen covered with age.
Many homes have had a metal roof put over the top or swapped in decades ago, but the old capping, gutters or a back verandah roof can still be the original material. That's why we look at the whole roof line, not just the main sheets.
Signs it's time to remove it
- Cracked or broken sheets, or leaks you can't fix with a patch
- A heavily weathered surface with moss, lichen or crumbling edges
- Hail or storm damage
- You're renovating, extending or adding solar and the roof will be disturbed
- You're selling, or buying a place and want the problem dealt with up front
How we remove an asbestos roof
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Inspect and measure
We measure the roof, check height, pitch and access, and look at gutters, capping and downpipes.
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Fixed price and timing
One written price, plus a plan that lines up with your roofer.
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Notice to WorkSafe ACT
Written notice goes in at least 5 days before licensed removal starts.
- 04
Safe setup
Edge protection, barriers and signage. Sheets are kept damp to keep dust down.
- 05
Remove whole sheets
Fixings are taken out and sheets lowered whole, not broken or dropped.
- 06
Wrap, dispose, clear
Double wrapped, sealed, taken to Mugga Lane, with an independent clearance where required.
Get a fast quote
Send us a few details or photos and we'll be in touch within 30 minutes.
How it works. Easy as.
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Fill out the quick form
A name, a number and a rough idea of the job is plenty. Photos help if you have them.
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We'll be in touch within 30 minutes
Our team calls or texts back to talk it through and answer the first round of questions.
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We come out and measure up
At a time that suits you, we take a look, measure up and check access.
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Your written quote lands soon after
One all-inclusive fixed price, covering removal, wrapping, transport, disposal and clearance where required.
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Say yes when you're ready
Flexible payment options are there if cash flow's a bit tight. Just ask.
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Notice, then removal day
We give WorkSafe ACT the required written notice (at least 5 days), then on the day we remove it safely and leave the place cleaner than we found it.
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Done and dusted
Everything is wrapped, transported and disposed of at Mugga Lane, with an independent clearance where required.
Safety and the ACT rules
- WorkSafe ACT regulates asbestos licensing and compliance. A Class B licence covers non-friable (bonded) asbestos only, while a Class A licence covers friable and non-friable asbestos (Access Canberra licensing).
- The ACT has no general homeowner allowance to remove bonded asbestos yourself. The only exception is removal incidental to minor or routine maintenance work (WorkSafe ACT).
- A licensed asbestos assessor is needed for identification, risk assessment, air monitoring, clearance inspections and clearance certificates (WorkSafe ACT).
- The licensed removalist must give WorkSafe ACT written notice at least 5 days before licensed removal starts, and WorkSafe ACT warns people to be wary of anyone offering to start sooner than that after a quote is accepted (WorkSafe ACT safety alert).
What affects the cost of a roof job
- Roof area in square metres
- Height, pitch and how many storeys
- Safety equipment needed for the edges
- Condition of the sheets
- Gutters, capping and downpipes included in the job
- Access for the truck and for lowering sheets
See our guide prices on the asbestos roof removal cost page.
Common questions
If the home was built before 1990 and the roof is grey cement sheeting, often corrugated, it may contain asbestos. Ridge capping, gutters and downpipes on older homes are worth checking too. A licensed assessor can sample it to be sure.
Please don't. Water blasting, scrubbing or grinding the surface of an asbestos roof can release fibres and spread them across your yard and your neighbours'. If the roof needs attention, get it assessed or replaced.
We handle the asbestos side: removing the old sheets, wrapping, disposal and clearance where required. We plan timing with your roofer so the house isn't left open for longer than it needs to be.
Weather matters on roof jobs. If wind or rain makes it unsafe, we reschedule and keep in touch. Your price doesn't change because of a weather delay.
No. Shed and carport roofs vary too much in size, height and access, so they're quoted on site.
That depends on the size and pitch of the roof and how the new roof is being scheduled. We'll give you a realistic timeline with your quote, after the WorkSafe ACT notice period of at least 5 days.
Let's get it sorted
Tell us what you've got and where. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes, measure up at a time that suits, and give you one fixed price before any work starts.