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What raised the concern
Describe why asbestos is in question: the age of the home, planned renovation or demolition work, or damaged material you have noticed. Context shapes what an assessment should cover.
Asbestos safety planner
Plan the asbestos assessment and removal before comparing quotes
Do not disturb suspect material. Document from a distance, understand testing, licensing and clearance, then compare itemised proposals against the same brief.
A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary.
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Before requesting proposals
Give every assessor the same brief
Your brief defines the request; it does not establish feasibility, approvals or structural options. Builders may still need to inspect the home before confirming scope.
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Document from a distance
Photograph suspect areas without touching, scraping, breaking or moving anything. A photo of intact material from a metre away is enough for an initial conversation.
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Property details
Note the approximate age of the home, past renovations you know about, and the areas involved - roofing, eaves, wall sheeting, fences, floors or wet areas.
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The work you are planning
If the question comes from planned renovation or demolition work, describe that scope. Assessment and removal are usually planned around the work that disturbs the material.
Property-specific checks
A quote is not a test result or a clearance certificate
Testing, licensing, clearance and disposal questions belong in the brief before anything is touched.
Do not disturb suspect material
Do not cut, drill, sand, waterblast, break or remove material that may contain asbestos. Disturbing it is what creates the exposure risk, and intact material in good condition is generally lower risk than damaged material.
Identification requires testing
You cannot confirm asbestos by looking. Identification requires sampling by an appropriately trained person and analysis at an accredited laboratory.
Licensing is state-based and class-based
Removal licensing depends on the material type and quantity, and the classes and thresholds differ by state and territory. Do not rely on a general rule - check the requirements where the property is.
Friable material is a different category
Damaged, crumbling or friable asbestos carries higher risk and stricter licensing and controls than bonded sheeting. Its handling is not a homeowner decision.
Clearance and documentation
Depending on the work and jurisdiction, removal can involve regulator notification, air monitoring and clearance documentation before an area is reoccupied. Ask what applies to your job.
Disposal is regulated
Asbestos waste must be wrapped and disposed of at facilities licensed to accept it, with documentation. It must never go in household bins or general skips.
Scope and delivery
Ask how assessment, removal and clearance actually run
Assessment, removal and clearance are distinct steps with their own documentation. These questions surface what each proposal actually covers.
Assessment before removal
Ask what the assessment covers, what is sampled, which laboratory analyses it, and whether you receive a written report identifying materials, locations and condition.
Removal method and containment
Ask how the area is contained, what controls protect occupants and neighbours, and how the material is wrapped and handled.
Clearance before reoccupation
Ask what inspection, air monitoring or clearance documentation applies to your job and who provides it.
If more is found
Ask how additional suspect material discovered during work is handled, priced and documented before removal continues.
Compare like with like
Make each removal proposal answer the same six questions
A total is only comparable when the assessment, method, licensing, clearance and disposal behind it are visible.
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Assessment relied on
The survey or testing the proposal is based on, and any areas that remain unassessed.
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Removal scope and method
The materials and areas included, containment and controls, and how occupants and neighbours are protected.
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Licensing and notifications
The licence class the work is performed under and any regulator notifications the job requires in your jurisdiction.
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Clearance
The inspection, air monitoring or clearance documentation provided before the area is handed back.
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Disposal
Where the waste goes, how it is wrapped and transported, and the disposal documentation you receive.
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Variations and completion
How additional findings are priced and agreed in writing, and the completion documentation you keep with property records.
Provider due diligence
Check the removalist against the actual job
Marketplace eligibility is not proof of an asbestos removal licence, insurance policy or capability for your material. Verify the licence class in the register before hiring.
Removal licence and class
Check the removalist holds the licence class your material requires in your state or territory, in the relevant register, before any work starts.
Assessor independence
Where an assessor and removalist are both involved, ask about their relationship - independent assessment and clearance is a reasonable request.
Insurance evidence
Ask what insurance applies to asbestos work at your property and request current evidence.
Notifications
Ask which regulator notifications your job requires and who lodges them.
Written variations
Require additional findings to be documented, priced and agreed in writing before removal continues.
Clearance documentation
Agree what clearance and disposal documentation you receive and keep it with the property records permanently.
How it works
Request supplier matches in three simple steps
Requesting supplier matches is free and does not obligate you to hire.
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Tell Us What You Need
Share details about your asbestos removal needs using the request form.
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Look for Supplier Matches
We look for up to 3 eligible asbestos removalists based on service fit, coverage and current availability.
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Compare Any Responses
Compare any responses you receive, including scope, price, timing and supplier terms. You decide whether to proceed.
Authority directory
Starting points, not a national rulebook
Each source has a stated role and limit. Use the council, consumer body and licence register relevant to the property and proposed work.
Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency
Householders and home renovators
Australian Government guidance for householders on asbestos in homes built or renovated before 1990, and what to do before disturbing materials.
Limit: Identification requires testing. State and territory rules govern assessment, removal and disposal; this page does not replace a licensed assessment.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)Safe Work Australia
Asbestos
National work health and safety guidance on asbestos, including how licensed removal work is regulated.
Limit: Written for workplaces and duty holders under the model WHS laws, which are adopted with variations by states and territories.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)NSW Government
Asbestos in NSW
The New South Wales portal for asbestos guidance, including householder rules, licensed removal and disposal locations.
Limit: New South Wales only. Rules, licensing classes and disposal arrangements differ in other states and territories.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)
Get up to 3 free asbestos removal quotes for your property
Requesting quotes is free for homeowners, and a request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Share what raised the concern, the areas involved and the age of the home. Assessment and testing still confirm what the material actually is.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the questions homeowners usually ask before comparing quotes.
1 How do I know if something contains asbestos?
How do I know if something contains asbestos?
You cannot confirm asbestos by looking at it. If your home was built or renovated before 1990, treat suspect material as if it contains asbestos until it is sampled by an appropriately trained person and tested at an accredited laboratory.
2 What should I avoid doing with suspect material?
What should I avoid doing with suspect material?
Do not cut, drill, sand, waterblast, break or remove it, and do not clean up damaged fragments yourself. Disturbing the material is what creates the exposure risk. Keep people away from damaged material and get advice before anything is touched.
3 Can I remove asbestos myself?
Can I remove asbestos myself?
Rules differ by state and territory, and friable material is never a DIY job. Even where limited homeowner removal of bonded material is technically allowed, safety agencies recommend licensed removal. Check the regulator for your jurisdiction before assuming anything is permitted.
4 Who is allowed to remove asbestos?
Who is allowed to remove asbestos?
Licensed removalists, with the licence class depending on the material type and quantity and differing by state and territory. Check the removalist holds the class your material requires in the relevant register before any work starts.
5 What is clearance documentation?
What is clearance documentation?
Depending on the job and jurisdiction, removal can involve regulator notification, air monitoring and a clearance inspection before an area is reoccupied. Ask what applies to your job, who provides the documentation, and keep it with the property records.
6 How is asbestos waste disposed of?
How is asbestos waste disposed of?
It must be wrapped and taken to facilities licensed to accept asbestos, with documentation - never household bins, general skips or ordinary landfill. Ask where the waste goes and what disposal records you receive.
7 What should an asbestos removal proposal include?
What should an asbestos removal proposal include?
Compare the assessment relied on, the removal scope, method and containment, the licence class and any notifications, clearance arrangements, disposal and its documentation, and the written process for pricing additional findings.
8 How does The Wombat asbestos removal request work?
How does The Wombat asbestos removal request work?
Requesting a supplier match is free for homeowners. A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary, and you should independently verify the licence class and written scope before hiring.
Expert resources
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Our Asbestos Guides
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Asbestos Removal Cost Guide 2026
Cost structure and pricing factors for licensed asbestos removal
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Asbestos Removal Regulations
How licensing and regulation of asbestos removal works in Australia
Read guide How to Identify Asbestos in Your Home
Where asbestos was commonly used and why testing is the only confirmation
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Asbestos Testing & Removal
What testing involves and how licensed removal works
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