Asbestos Survey, Identification and Inspection NSW, ACT & Queensland.

Our Asbestos Survey and Inspection Service

1. Initial Consultation and Survey Planning

   We discuss your property with you — its age, construction type, known history of asbestos-related works, and your specific requirements for the survey. We confirm the scope of the survey, the areas to be covered, and any access requirements or operational constraints. We arrange a survey date that suits your building's operations.

2. On-Site Inspection

   Our specialist visits your property and conducts a systematic inspection of all accessible areas within the survey scope. For commercial and industrial buildings, this typically includes:

   • All roof surfaces — sheeting, ridge capping, flashings, valley linings and box gutters
   • All external wall surfaces — cladding panels, fascias, soffits and eaves linings
   • All internal wall and ceiling linings accessible without destructive investigation
   • Plant rooms, boiler rooms and mechanical services areas
   • Pipe lagging and duct insulation where accessible
   • Floor coverings and adhesives where indicated by building age and construction type

   All identified or suspected asbestos-containing materials are photographed, their location is recorded on a building plan, and their condition is assessed — whether intact and undisturbed, or damaged and potentially releasing fibres.

3. Sample Collection and Laboratory Analysis

   Representative samples are collected from all identified or suspected asbestos-containing materials using correct sampling procedures — respiratory protection, appropriate containment of sampling debris and immediate sealing of sample bags. Sampling is carried out to minimise disturbance to the material and reduce fibre release during the sampling process.

   All samples are submitted to a NATA-accredited laboratory for polarised light microscopy (PLM) analysis — the standard analytical method for identifying asbestos in building materials. Laboratory results are typically available within 3-5 business days.

4. Survey Report and Asbestos Register

   Following receipt of laboratory results, we prepare a comprehensive written survey report. The report includes:

   • A description of all areas inspected
   • The location, type and extent of each identified asbestos-containing material
   • The laboratory results for each sampled material
   • A condition assessment for each ACM — whether it is in good condition, slightly damaged or significantly damaged
   • A risk assessment for each ACM based on its condition, location and the likelihood of disturbance
   • Recommendations for management or removal of each identified ACM
   • A building plan marking the location of all identified ACMs
   • Photographs of all sampled materials and their locations

   This report forms the foundation of your building's asbestos register and asbestos management plan — both of which are legal requirements under the Work Health and Safety legislation in NSW, ACT and Queensland.

5. Recommendations and Management Advice

   Following the survey, A D Roofing discusses the findings with you and advises on the most appropriate management approach for each identified asbestos-containing material. Where materials are in good condition and present a low risk of disturbance, management in place with documented monitoring is often the appropriate short-term approach. Where materials are damaged, deteriorating, or are located in areas where they are likely to be disturbed by planned maintenance or renovation works, removal is recommended.

   For asbestos roofing and cladding identified during the survey, A D Roofing can provide a written removal and replacement quote as a direct follow-on from the survey — ensuring you have a complete picture of your options and their costs from the outset.