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Asbestos testing across Australia

Australia used asbestos widely until it was banned on 31 December 2003. If you are buying, renovating or managing an older building, testing comes first.

Short answer

Asbestos testing confirms whether a building material contains asbestos. A trained inspector takes a small sample, seals the spot, and sends the sample to a NATA accredited laboratory for analysis, usually by polarised light microscopy. Homes built or renovated before 1990 are the most likely to contain it, and asbestos cannot be identified by sight.

National ban
31 December 2003
Highest risk homes
Built before 1990
Analysis
Polarised light microscopy
Report
Typically within 24 hours

When to test for asbestos

  • Before renovating, drilling, sanding or demolishing anything built before 1990
  • Before buying an older home, especially with fibro, original bathrooms or vinyl floors
  • After storm, fire or impact damage to suspect materials
  • When a workplace needs an asbestos register
  • When landscaping materials such as mulch or fill may be contaminated

Asbestos testing by city

We also cover regional and remote areas in every state and territory.

Asbestos testing in Australia

Asbestos fibres are very small. Once they get into the air, they can be circulated throughout the whole house and can be airborne for some time.

Asbestos air monitoring is a legal requirement for all friable asbestos removals and should also be used for some bonded asbestos removals.

EnviroForce provides industry-leading asbestos testing and inspection services across Australia. Our team of highly qualified and certified personnel combined with our firm dedication to health & safety and utilising the latest technology, make us the trusted choice for dealing with all types of commercial and residential environmental projects.

Asbestos fibres can lead to serious health problems that may even be fatal, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. If an object or surface is suspected to contain Asbestos, the surface should be tested first for safety purposes. Professional testing involves testing of asbestos in a certified lab.

EnviroForce is an asbestos licensed contractor serving across Australia

For The Services Of.

Asbestos Surveys

The Asbestos Survey requires sampling all asbestos suspect materials (flooring, tiles, plaster, caulks, insulation, glues, compounds, etc.) which would be disturbed during construction project/demolition.

Asbestos Consultation

Our company is capable of solving your most complex asbestos management issues by providing the solutions you deserve. Our team provides prompt assistance with investigation and evaluations with a sound proactive approach.

Asbestos air testing

Air sampling and analysis are critical in determining exposure to airborne asbestos fibres. The collection Of reliable data requires a thorough knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in air sampling.

Asbestos testing across Australia

We provide asbestos testing services across Australia. Although there are some home asbestos testing kits are available in the market, but we suggest you hire a professional asbestos testing expert as handling asbestos needs a lot of care. Asbestos testing needs precision and accuracy and this can only be achieved if some professional is handling the testing situation. Two out of three homes in Australia built between World War II and the early 1980s still contain asbestos.

Asbestos particles are too small and if those particles are fumed into the air while testing this can be lethal and can cause lung cancer. That’s why we provide affordable asbestos testing solutions for all our clients across Australia. If you need asbestos inspection services in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, and the Northern Territory then you can contact us anytime. We have our regional offices located across Australia, which will ensure a fast and quick response to all your testing and inspection queries.

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If you think you have asbestos in Your House we can test it for you. Our team of professionals works closely with Business Owners, Property Managers, Engineers and Architects, Maintenance Personnel, and Representatives for many properties. such as Commercial Buildings, Hospitals, Professional Office Buildings, Restaurants, State and Federal Buildings, Schools and Facilities, Multi-Family Dwellings, Residential, and Other properties and facilities.

Last reviewed October 2026 by the EnviroForce team

Common questions

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

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 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.

Is asbestos dangerous if left alone?

Bonded asbestos in good condition is low risk if it is not disturbed. The danger comes from breathing fibres released when it is cut, drilled, sanded, broken or deteriorates. Asbestos-related diseases include mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.

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