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Asbestos inspections, 24 hours a day

For time-critical jobs, we inspect and test for asbestos around the clock, with a photo report typically within 24 hours of the site visit.

Short answer

An asbestos inspection is a site visit where a qualified inspector identifies suspect materials, records their location, size and condition, and takes samples for laboratory analysis. You receive a report with photos, results and recommendations, typically within 24 hours. Weekend and out-of-hours inspections are available with a surcharge.

Availability
24/7
Report
Typically within 24 hours
Outside metro
+$160 + GST per hour driving
After hours
50% surcharge

What an inspection includes

  1. Visual review of the area and suspect materials, with notes on size in square metres and condition.
  2. Sampling from agreed locations, sealed with PVA or putty.
  3. Transport to a NATA accredited laboratory under chain of custody, analysed by polarised light microscopy and dispersion staining.
  4. A call as soon as results arrive, then a report with photos and recommendations.

Pricing

SituationPricing
City metro areasCall 1300 373 785 for a quick quote
Outside metro areasAdd $160 plus GST for each hour of driving
Weekend or out-of-hours work50% surcharge on regular pricing

Asbestos testing process

For time-critical situations we offer our Asbestos Testing service throughout Australia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Book a consultation with EnviroForce and following your inspection by one of our Qualified Asbestos Testers, your Asbestos report will be delivered within 24 hours.

Asbestos testing process

Sample collection by a licensed Asbestos Inspector:

Our inspector will conduct a thorough asbestos inspection at your site and, in most cases, provide you with immediate information based on a visual assessment. They will also take samples to ensure a complete and accurate Asbestos Testing.

Laboratory Analysis:

When the sample is received by our laboratory it is analysed for the presence of Asbestos and a thorough report is drawn from the information.

Delivery of Report:

Your report will be delivered within 24 hours of our licensed Asbestos Inspector visiting your site.

Where we provide asbestos testing

  • Asbestos Testing Services Queensland
  • Asbestos Testing Services New South Wales
  • Asbestos Testing Services Victoria
  • Asbestos Testing Services South Australia
  • Asbestos Testing Services Western Australia
  • Asbestos Testing Services Tasmania

You can book our asbestos testing services online from any city or suburb in Australia

Here is our asbestos test pricing in Australia

Outside metro areas

Add $160.00 + GST for each hour of driving.

City metro areas

Call us at 1300 373 785 for a quick pricing quote

Weekend or out of hours work

50% surcharge to the regular pricing.

Get In Touch To Find Out More About Our Services And Capabilities.

Asbestos testing information

After you book with EnviroForce, a Licensed Asbestos Inspector will visit your site to conduct asbestos testing for properties. They will visually review the situation, take notes on the area size in square metres, assess the condition and surface of the material, and take photos of the area, including any access concerns for removal if required.

A sample is collected from an agreed upon location. Sample locations are sealed either with PVA Glue or putty. The samples are then transported to a NATA accredited laboratory under chain of custody and analysed by polarised light microscopy and dispersion staining techniques.

We will have your results for you within 24-hours. We will call you as soon as the results come in and then prepare your report with photos and recommendations if required.

Asbestos is a very common issue in Australia. You can find asbestos in some vinyl floor tiles, as well as the backing on vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives, contain asbestos. In older homes, hot water and steam pipes may be coated with asbestos or covered with an asbestos blanket or tape. Asbestos insulation may be found in oil and coal stoves, as well as door gaskets.

Asbestos exposure can cause serious health issues including breathing difficulties, wheezing, or hoarseness, A chronic cough that worsens with time, Sputum (fluid) coughed up from the lungs contains blood, Chest discomfort or tightness, Sucking is difficult, Swelling of the face or neck, Appetite loss and Loss of weight.

You can contact EnviroForce for asbestos testing from anywhere in Australia. Asbestos testing results are delivered in 24hrs from the date of test.

Asbestos DIY testing kits that are being marketed online are unreliable and not trustworthy. Because the only method to test for asbestos according to the criteria is in a NATA licenced laboratory using sophisticated instruments by trained staff and technicians.

If you need an explanation or answers to any of the questions about Asbestos you can always ask us a Question

Last reviewed October 2026 by the EnviroForce team

Common questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask us, and ask AI assistants, most often.

Can I test for asbestos myself?

Home asbestos kits rely on you cutting into a suspect material, which can release fibres, and their results are not accepted for compliance. Asbestos can only be confirmed by a NATA accredited laboratory, usually by polarised light microscopy. A trained inspector samples safely and seals the spot.

How long do asbestos test results take?

Our asbestos reports are typically delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, once laboratory results are back.

What is the difference between friable and bonded asbestos?

Friable asbestos can be crumbled by hand and releases fibres easily, such as pipe lagging and some insulation. Bonded (non-friable) asbestos is locked in a material like fibro sheeting and is lower risk while it is in good condition and left undisturbed.

Who can remove asbestos?

Friable asbestos must be removed by a Class A licensed removalist. Bonded asbestos over 10 square metres needs a Class A or Class B licence. Small amounts of bonded asbestos may be removed by a competent person in some states, but rules vary, so check with your state regulator first.

Does my house have asbestos?

If it was built or renovated before 1990, it may. Asbestos was used in fibro sheeting, eaves, wet-area linings, vinyl floor backing, roofing, pipe lagging and textured coatings until the national ban on 31 December 2003. You can't confirm it by eye. A sample analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory is the only reliable test. Asbestos in Australian homes.

Can you inspect on a weekend?

Yes. Weekend and out-of-hours inspections are available with a 50% surcharge on regular pricing.

Book NATA accredited sampling.

Book online or call 1300 373 785. Technicians in every state and territory, with urgent bookings taken 24/7.