Sheds, garages and carports
Asbestos Shed and Garage Removal in Geelong
An old cement sheet shed, garage or carport built before 1990 may contain asbestos in the roof, the walls or both. Our team takes it down, wraps and disposes of every sheet with EPA Waste Tracker paperwork, and leaves your yard clear. The itemised fixed price comes first.
- Licensed removal and testing
- EPA tracked disposal, paperwork included
- Fixed price before we start
Asbestos sheds, garages and carports
Plenty of Geelong backyards still have the original shed or garage, clad in flat or corrugated cement sheet with a matching roof. Carports and lean-tos often used the same roofing.
Garages and sheds are named among the common places asbestos is found around older homes (Asbestos in Victoria). Because they're rarely maintained, they're often in worse shape than the house.
Signs it's time for it to go
- Broken or missing sheets and a leaking roof
- The frame is rotting or leaning
- You want the space for a new shed, studio or garden
- Storm damage has left pieces lying around
- You're selling and want the yard tidied up
How we take a shed down
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Measure and look
We check the size, roof and wall sheeting, condition and access for loading.
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Itemised quote
Asbestos removal, any frame or slab work, disposal and clearance are each listed.
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Notify WorkSafe Victoria
24 hours ahead for 10 square metres or less of bonded sheeting, 5 days ahead for all other removal, including any friable asbestos.
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Roof first, walls next
Sheets are unfixed and lowered whole, kept damp throughout.
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Frame and clean-up
Anything else on the quote comes down, and the ground is cleaned up.
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Dispose and clear
Waste goes to a licensed facility with EPA Waste Tracker, then clearance 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 shed 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).
What affects the cost
- Shed size and whether walls, roof or both contain asbestos
- Condition of the sheets
- Frame and slab removal
- Access for the truck
- Clearance requirements
Shed or garage demolition and disposal: usually $3,000 to $8,000, including GST. Small shed or carport roof: quoted on site.
Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. You'll get a fixed price before any work starts.
Common questions
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). Most sheds are well past that.
Grey corrugated or flat cement sheet sheds, garages and carports built before 1990 may contain asbestos. Garages and sheds are on the list of common places in older homes (Asbestos in Victoria). A sample test confirms it.
The asbestos removal is our job. If you want the frame, slab or other non-asbestos parts gone as well, tell us at the measure-up and we'll list it on the quote so you know exactly what's included.
It's best to empty it before the day. If items are dusty or have been sitting under broken sheets, ask us about them at the measure-up rather than moving them yourself.
Yes. 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). You'll also get a clearance certificate where one is required.
Shed or garage demolition and disposal is usually $3,000 to $8,000 including GST. A small shed or carport roof on its own is quoted on site. See our cost guide.
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.