National Asbestos provides residential asbestos removal across Melbourne for older homes, renovations, storm damage, sheds, garages, fences, roofing, eaves, and other suspected asbestos-containing materials.
Melbourne Areas We Service
Our team services all Melbourne metropolitan areas including:
- Inner Melbourne and Inner East
- Northern Suburbs and Outer North
- Eastern Suburbs and Yarra Ranges
- South Eastern Suburbs and Mornington Peninsula
- Western Suburbs and Wyndham
- Bayside suburbs from Brighton to Frankston
Find advice for your suburb
Choose your suburb for advice on older buildings, additions, outbuildings and removal access. Material checks are based on your particular property, and availability is confirmed against your address and job scope.
Inner north and established northern suburbs
For older cottages, rear additions and restricted-access blocks, see North Melbourne, Brunswick, Brunswick West, Coburg and Coburg North.
For post-war homes, garage replacements and redevelopment planning, see Preston, Reservoir, Thomastown, Lalor, Fawkner, Hadfield, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale and Broadmeadows.
North-east home renovations
For established houses, retained garages and access on changing levels, see Heidelberg West, Heidelberg Heights, Rosanna, Watsonia and Bundoora.
Inner west, western suburbs and Hobsons Bay
For period-home additions and tight or shared access, see Footscray, West Footscray and Maidstone. For older houses and outbuildings on redevelopment sites, see Braybrook, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Albion, St Albans and Deer Park.
Coastal and older township projects are covered in Williamstown, Altona, Altona North and Werribee.
Eastern suburbs and foothill properties
For older eaves, wet-area sheets and garage removal, see Glen Iris, Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley, Mitcham, Ringwood, Wantirna, Boronia and Bayswater.
South-east homes, units and rebuilds
For house additions, shared unit access and garage redevelopment, see Oakleigh, Oakleigh South, Clayton, Clayton South, Springvale and Noble Park. Larger south-east service areas include Dandenong, with focused guidance for Dandenong North, and Frankston.
Asbestos in Melbourne Homes
Melbourne experienced massive suburban growth in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s—right when asbestos use was at its peak. The classic Melbourne fibro or weatherboard home often features asbestos in roof sheeting, eaves, wall cladding, and bathroom linings. Even brick veneer homes frequently contain asbestos in less obvious locations like flooring, garage walls, and fencing.
Common Melbourne Jobs
- Pre-renovation testing and removal
- Bathroom, laundry, and kitchen strip-outs
- Asbestos eave, soffit, and fascia removal
- Garage, shed, and fence removal
- Storm-damaged roof or cladding cleanup
- Disposal and documentation after removal
WorkSafe Victoria Compliant
All our asbestos removal work in Melbourne is completed in full compliance with WorkSafe Victoria requirements. We handle all necessary notifications and provide complete documentation for your records. Our experienced team, with over 20 years of combined expertise, knows the local regulations inside out, giving you confidence that your project is in safe hands.
Testing and Project Planning Across Melbourne
If material has not been identified, arrange testing or inspection before renovation or removal. Use our renovation guide, rental-property guide and warehouse planning guide for the relevant work. For a defined material job, see garage and shed removal and fence removal.
Asbestos removal in Melbourne’s northern suburbs
North Melbourne is an inner-city suburb, not a name for the whole northern region. Tell us the actual job suburb so the right page and service scope can be used. Northern coverage includes Glenroy, Broadmeadows, Reservoir, Thomastown and Lalor. The existing local pages describe access and renovation concerns without claiming local branches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you service all Melbourne suburbs?
Yes. We service metropolitan Melbourne and can confirm availability for your suburb when you call or request a quote.
What asbestos materials are common in Melbourne homes?
Common materials include fibro cladding, eaves, roof sheets, bathroom and laundry linings, vinyl flooring, fencing, sheds, and garages in homes built or renovated before 1990.
Can you inspect before a Melbourne renovation?
Yes. Testing or inspection before renovation helps identify suspect materials before trades cut, drill, remove, or demolish them.