Residential Asbestos Removal and Testing
Manufacturers first imported unprocessed asbestos into New Zealand in the late 1930s. They produced building products from asbestos mixed with cement for 50 years until the mid-1980s. You’re most likely to find asbestos in buildings constructed before the mid-1980s. However, some contractors may have used leftover materials until the late 1990s.
LAS offers comprehensive residential asbestos removal and testing services in Auckland. We can address any issues related to its safe and legal removal. Identifying the presence and extent of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) at your residential property is the first step in effective residential asbestos removal. In Auckland, we must adhere to strict protocols and ensure all our equipment is regularly tested and workers' health is monitored.
Samples for Analysis
We collect samples from areas in your home where ACMs could be present. These include the following in buildings:
Asbestos-cement cladding and roofing
Backing material for floor tiles and vinyl sheets
Insulation board for thermal protection (for example, around fireplaces)
Ceiling tiles
Textured ceilings and sprayed-on wall surfaces
Lagging for insulation around pipes, heaters, and hot water cylinders
Spouting for drainage and water supplies
Air-conditioning ducts
Boiler gaskets
Door seals for ovens, kilns, furnaces, and refrigeration units
Fire doors
Insulation blocks
Lift shafts
Plaster and plaster cornice adhesive
Certified laboratories analyse these samples for the presence of asbestos fibres. If our residential asbestos testing confirms the presence of ACMs in your home, we call upon our licensed removal team, trained to deal with ACMs efficiently and safely.
What is essential throughout our residential asbestos removal process is that we comply with all local regulations and industry best practices to reduce the risk of asbestos exposure. Such precautions are necessary to prevent the release of fibres into the air.
Asbestos Disposal
We dispose of all ACM waste according to local regulations for residential asbestos removal. In Auckland, all disposal facilities are licensed accordingly to prevent further contamination. Following the removal of class A asbestos, a third-party licenced asbestos assessor conducts thorough air monitoring and inspects your home visually. You receive a report declaring your property ACM-free.
We have considerable experience and expertise in residential asbestos removal and testing. Addressing any ACM-related problems is often urgent, which is where LAS can assist with our quick response and turnaround time.
Strict Timeframe
We give you a timeframe according to the extent of the project and ensure we honour it. LAS strives to provide excellent customer service. Our friendly team can answer any questions you may have so that we can devise the best solution for your needs.
