220 Lambton Road, New Lambton NSW 2305
Asbestos Testing Newcastle
Licensed asbestos assessors and our own NATA accredited laboratory, serving Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast.
- Licensed asbestos assessors
- Our own NATA accredited laboratory
- Independent: we test, we do not remove
NATA
accredited asbestos laboratory, No. 19366
40,000+
asbestos samples tested in materials, soil and air
150+ yrs
combined experience across our team
24/7
availability across Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast
Asbestos testing
Independent asbestos testing in Newcastle and the Hunter
EnviroScience Solutions tests for asbestos in homes, workplaces and on construction sites across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens and the Central Coast. Our licensed asbestos assessors take the samples, our own NATA accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. 19366) analyses them, and you get a clear report telling you what is there and what to do about it.
We do not remove asbestos. We are independent consultants, so our advice and clearances are not tied to selling a removal job.
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Older homes and buildings
Does your Newcastle property contain asbestos?
Asbestos was used in more than 3,000 building products, and any building constructed or renovated before 1987 could contain it. Newcastle's older suburbs are full of homes from that era.
You cannot identify asbestos by eye. Testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos is commonly found in
- Fibro wall cladding, eaves and gables
- Bathroom, laundry and kitchen wall linings
- Vinyl floor tiles and sheet vinyl backing
- Roofing, guttering and downpipes
- Fences, sheds and garages
- Electrical meter boards and old heater flues
What we do
Our asbestos testing services
01
Sampling and identification
We sample suspect materials and identify the fibre type in our laboratory: chrysotile, amosite or crocidolite.
02
Asbestos inspections
Pre-purchase, pre-renovation and pre-demolition inspections that locate asbestos before work starts.
03
Asbestos registers and management plans
Workplaces in buildings constructed before 31 December 2003 must have an asbestos register. We prepare and review them.
04
Asbestos air monitoring
Background, control and clearance monitoring during removal, analysed by our NATA accredited laboratory.
05
Clearance inspections
An independent inspection and clearance certificate once removal is complete, so the area can be reoccupied.
06
Asbestos in soil and naturally occurring asbestos
Testing of fill and soil on development and demolition sites, plus investigation and monitoring of naturally occurring asbestos for earthworks.
Removal projects
Planning asbestos removal in Newcastle?
Removal and testing are separate jobs, and keeping them separate protects you:
1. Before removal
Testing confirms which materials contain asbestos, so you only pay to remove what needs removing.
2. During removal
A licensed removalist does the work. In NSW a licence is needed to remove any friable asbestos, or more than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos. Air monitoring checks that fibres are not escaping the work area.
3. After removal
An independent clearance inspection confirms the area is safe to reoccupy. The person giving the clearance must be independent of the removalist.
We work alongside licensed removal contractors across the Hunter to provide steps 1 and 3 and the air monitoring in step 2.
For homeowners
Just one material to check? Use our asbestos test kit
If you only need one or two bonded materials tested, such as a fibro sheet or a floor tile, you do not need a site visit. Order our send-in asbestos test kit for $80 a sample, follow the sampling guide, post the sample to our laboratory and get your result by email in 2 to 3 business days.
Areas we cover
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens and the wider Hunter, plus the Central Coast including Gosford and Wyong. Our Newcastle office is at 220 Lambton Road, New Lambton.
NewcastleLake MacquarieMaitlandCessnockPort StephensHunter ValleyCentral CoastGosfordWyong
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call 1300 372 436 or send an enquiry and one of our team will get back to you.
How much does asbestos testing cost in Newcastle?
Send-in sample testing is $80 per sample including GST. On-site inspections are quoted on the size of the property and the number of samples. Call 1300 372 436 for a quote.
How quickly can I get asbestos test results?
For send-in samples we email the report 2 to 3 business days after the sample arrives at the laboratory. For on-site work, tell us your deadline when you book.
Can I take an asbestos sample myself?
In NSW you can sample bonded (non-friable) material yourself if you follow the safety steps in our sampling guide. Friable material must be sampled by a licensed asbestos assessor.
Do you remove asbestos?
No. We test, inspect, monitor and clear. Removal should be done by a licensed removal contractor, and the clearance should come from someone independent of them.
Do you test asbestos on the Central Coast?
Yes. Our Newcastle team covers the Central Coast, including Gosford and Wyong.
Is free asbestos testing available?
We are not aware of a free laboratory testing service for homeowners in the Hunter. At $80 a sample, a send-in test is the lowest-cost way to get a NATA laboratory result.
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Book asbestos testing in Newcastle
Tell us about your property or site and what you are concerned about. We will come back to you with a scope and a quote.
EnviroScience Solutions Newcastle
See our Newcastle office for all local services.
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