Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens
Bathroom and Laundry Asbestos Removal in Geelong
Planning a renovation in a pre-1990 Geelong home? The wall sheets behind the tiles, the ceiling and the old vinyl may contain asbestos. Our team strips it out before your renovator starts, disposes of it with EPA Waste Tracker paperwork, and leaves the room cleared where required and ready for the next trade.
- Licensed removal and testing
- EPA tracked disposal, paperwork included
- Fixed price before we start
Why wet areas matter
Asbestos cement sheet handled moisture well, so it was a go-to for bathrooms, laundries and kitchens for decades. Tiles were often fixed straight onto it, and old vinyl floors can have an asbestos backing underneath.
That's why these rooms are worth checking before any demolition. Wet-area walls and vinyl flooring are both on the Victorian Government's list of common places (Asbestos in Victoria).
Signs you need it removed
- A renovation is booked and the old room is coming out
- Tiles are lifting or the sheets behind them are soft or cracked
- Old vinyl is curling or worn through
- Leaks have damaged the walls or ceiling
- Your builder wants asbestos identified before starting
How we strip out a wet area
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Measure up
We check walls, ceiling and floor, and what fixtures are staying.
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Itemised quote
Each surface, disposal and clearance is priced separately.
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Notify WorkSafe Victoria
24 hours ahead for 10 square metres or less of bonded material, 5 days ahead for all other removal, including any friable asbestos.
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Seal the room
Doorways and vents are sealed, and nearby areas protected.
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Remove carefully
Tiles and sheets come off together where possible, kept damp, never smashed.
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Clean, dispose, clear
The room is cleaned, the waste goes out with EPA Waste Tracker, and clearance follows where required.
Get a fast quote
Send us a few details and we'll be in touch within 30 minutes.
How it works. Easy as.
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Fill out the quick form
Your name, a phone number and a rough idea of what you've got. That's enough to get started.
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We'll be in touch within 30 minutes
Someone from our team gets back to you to talk through the job and answer your first questions.
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We come out at a time that suits and measure up
We look at the material, measure it, and check how we'll get in and out.
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Itemised fixed quote soon after the visit
Each part of the job is listed with its price, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
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Say yes, with flexible payment options if cash flow's tight
Once you're happy, we lock in a date. Ask us about spreading the cost if that helps.
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We notify WorkSafe Victoria, then it's removal day
We notify WorkSafe Victoria at least 24 hours ahead for 10 square metres or less of non-friable (bonded) asbestos, and at least 5 days ahead for all other removal, including any friable asbestos (WorkSafe Victoria). On the day we remove it safely and leave the place cleaner than we found it.
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Done and dusted
Everything is wrapped, transported with EPA Waste Tracker paperwork (EPA Victoria) and disposed of at a licensed facility, with an independent clearance where required (WorkSafe Victoria).
Victorian rules for wet-area removal
- Removing friable asbestos needs a Class A licence. Class B covers non-friable (bonded) asbestos only (WorkSafe Victoria).
- Victorian workplace rules allow only limited unlicensed removal of non-friable asbestos: no more than 10 square metres in total and no more than 1 hour of work in any 7 days (WorkSafe Victoria). Homeowners should get advice for their own situation and use a licensed removalist (Asbestos in Victoria).
- Licensed removalists must notify WorkSafe Victoria at least 24 hours before removing 10 square metres or less of non-friable asbestos, and at least 5 days before all other removal (WorkSafe Victoria).
- An independent visual inspection and clearance certificate is required after friable removal, and after non-friable removal over 10 square metres, before the area is used again (WorkSafe Victoria).
- Licensed removalists must have EPA permission to transport asbestos, use EPA Waste Tracker and give the customer the Waste Tracker record. Asbestos must never go in household rubbish, recycling or green waste bins (EPA Victoria, Waste Tracker).
- Hiring someone to work on your home makes it a workplace, so contractors must identify asbestos before they start (Asbestos in Victoria).
What affects the cost
- Room size and how many surfaces contain asbestos
- Tiles fixed over the sheeting
- Vinyl flooring and its backing
- Fixtures to work around
- Clearance requirements
Bathroom or wet area: usually $1,500 to $4,500 per room, including GST.
Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. You'll get a fixed price before any work starts.
Common questions
Usually in the wall sheets behind tiles, flat sheet walls and ceilings, and the backing of old vinyl flooring. Wet-area walls and vinyl flooring and backing are both common places for asbestos in older homes (Asbestos in Victoria).
Hiring someone to work on your home makes it a workplace, so contractors must identify asbestos before they start (Asbestos in Victoria). Getting it tested or removed before demolition day keeps the renovation moving.
Usually, yes. Tell us what's staying when we measure up and we'll work around it, or remove and set it aside where that's practical.
The removal itself is usually quick. The room then stays closed until it's cleaned and, where required, independently cleared. We'll give you a realistic timeline with your quote so you can plan around it.
No. Many old vinyl floors aren't. But vinyl flooring and backing in older homes can contain asbestos, so don't scrape it up until a sample has been tested.
Our guide price for a bathroom or wet area is usually $1,500 to $4,500 per room, including GST. See bathroom removal cost.
Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. You'll get a fixed price before any work starts.
Ready to get it off your property?
Tell us what you've found and where it is. We'll be in touch within 30 minutes, come out to measure up, and give you an itemised fixed price before anything starts.