Guide
Mr Fluffy in Canberra: A Plain-English Guide
Mr Fluffy is loose-fill asbestos insulation that was blown into some Canberra roof spaces between 1968 and 1978 to 1979. It is different from the bonded asbestos sheeting found in many older homes. To check a property, look it up on both the Affected Residential Premises Register and the Historical List.
- Licensed removal and testing
- Independent clearance included
- Fixed price before we start
What Mr Fluffy was
Raw asbestos was crushed and blown into roofs as insulation, and could spread into wall cavities, subfloors and living areas (WorkSafe ACT). That's what makes it so different from a fence or eave sheet, where the fibres are locked into cement.
What the ACT Government did about it
- A removal program ran from 1988 to 1993, but fibres were later found to remain (WorkSafe ACT).
- The ACT Government then ran a voluntary buyback, demolition and remediation scheme (WorkSafe ACT).
- A small number of affected homes remain, and ACT Government arrangements for them, including Purchaser of Last Resort, are still active (ACT loose-fill asbestos information).
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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.
The Register and the Historical List
There are two lists, and it's worth checking both (ACT loose-fill asbestos information):
Affected Residential Premises Register
Lists the known remaining affected homes.
Historical List
Includes homes that were affected, including ones since demolished and remediated.
A home not on the Register may still be on the Historical List. And a rebuilt home on a remediated block is not itself contaminated.
Mr Fluffy versus everyday asbestos
Our team removes bonded asbestos sheeting from fences, eaves, roofs, wet areas and sheds through the WorkSafe ACT licensed process. We don't remove loose-fill insulation. Finding a bonded sheet is a different issue from Mr Fluffy, which should be checked against both government property lists.
Buying or renting? Read buying or renting an older home in Canberra.
Common questions
If it's a sheet you can see, like a fence, eave, roof, wall panel or shed, it's bonded asbestos, not Mr Fluffy. Mr Fluffy was loose-fill insulation blown into roof spaces. Most Canberra asbestos jobs are ordinary bonded asbestos.
Loose-fill asbestos insulation installed in Canberra roof spaces between 1968 and 1978 to 1979. Raw asbestos was crushed and blown into roofs and could spread into wall cavities, subfloors and living areas.
Check both the Affected Residential Premises Register and the Historical List. A home not on the Register may still be on the Historical List.
No. A rebuilt home on a remediated block is not itself contaminated. It may still appear on the Historical List because of the earlier house.
No. This page is general information only. The ACT Government has its own arrangements for the small number of affected homes that remain, including the Purchaser of Last Resort.
No. Bonded sheeting is common in homes built before 1990 and is handled through the standard licensed removal process. Check the registers if you're curious, then deal with the sheeting as a normal job.
Ordinary asbestos to deal with?
If you've got bonded asbestos sheeting in a fence, roof, eaves, bathroom or shed, we can help. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes and give you a fixed price before any work starts.