Sheds, garages and carports
Asbestos Shed and Garage Removal in Canberra
Old backyard sheds, garages and carports are among the most common places to find asbestos around Canberra homes. Our team takes down the asbestos sheets, or the whole structure, under WorkSafe ACT rules. Each job is quoted on site at a fixed price, with disposal at Mugga Lane included.
- Licensed removal and testing
- Independent clearance included
- Fixed price before we start
Is my shed asbestos?
WorkSafe ACT lists fences, sheds and garages as common places for asbestos around homes built before 1990 (WorkSafe ACT guide). Look for:
- Corrugated grey roof sheets on a timber or steel frame
- Flat sheet walls with cover strips
- A shed or garage that's as old as the house, or older
- Brittle, cracked or broken sheets, especially near the ground
Why DIY shed removal is risky in the ACT
The ACT has no general homeowner allowance to remove bonded asbestos yourself. The only exception is removal incidental to minor or routine maintenance (WorkSafe ACT). Pulling down a shed doesn't fit that.
In October 2025 a person not licensed in the ACT was convicted over unsafe removal of asbestos shed roof sheets (WorkSafe ACT prosecutions).
How a shed job runs
- 01
On-site look
We check the sheets, frame, slab and access, and talk about what you want left behind.
- 02
Fixed price
Sheets only, or full demolition, set out in writing.
- 03
WorkSafe ACT notice
Lodged at least 5 days before licensed removal starts.
- 04
Empty and set up
You clear out the contents, we set up barriers and keep the sheets damp.
- 05
Take it down
Roof sheets first, then walls, lowered whole. Frame removed if quoted.
- 06
Wrap, dispose, clear
Double wrapped, off to Mugga Lane, 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.
- 1
Fill out the quick form
A name, a number and a rough idea of the job is plenty. Photos help if you have them.
- 2
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.
- 3
We come out and measure up
At a time that suits you, we take a look, measure up and check access.
- 4
Your written quote lands soon after
One all-inclusive fixed price, covering removal, wrapping, transport, disposal and clearance where required.
- 5
Say yes when you're ready
Flexible payment options are there if cash flow's a bit tight. Just ask.
- 6
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.
- 7
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 price
- Size of the shed or garage
- Roof only, or full demolition
- Frame and slab removal
- Access for the truck
- Condition of the sheets
- Other jobs done on the same visit
Shed and garage jobs are quoted on site. See other ranges on the removal cost overview.
Common questions
Not if it contains asbestos. The ACT has no general homeowner allowance to remove bonded asbestos yourself, other than removal incidental to minor or routine maintenance. In October 2025 a person not licensed in the ACT was convicted over unsafe removal of asbestos shed roof sheets.
Either. We can remove just the asbestos sheets and leave the frame, or take the whole structure down. We'll set it out clearly in your quote.
Tell us your plans for the site and we'll include what's needed in the quote. Some people keep the slab for a new shed, others want it gone.
Similar. Carport and verandah roofs are often the same sheeting as old sheds. They're quoted on site because size and height vary so much.
Yes. Fences and sheds often go together. One visit, one notice, one fixed price.
Shed and carport roofs, and shed and garage demolition, are quoted on site. We don't have a supplied guide price for these jobs.
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.