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Why Expert Asbestos Removal Is Necessary for Sydney's Home Renovations

Nov 21, 20232 min read

Why Expert Asbestos Removal Is Necessary for Sydney's Home Renovations

Home renovations can be an exciting endeavour, allowing you to transform your space and make it more comfortable and appealing. However,...

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The Silent Danger: Why Asbestos Removal in Sydney is an Urgent Necessity

Jaypee Padilla

Nov 14, 20231 min read

The Silent Danger: Why Asbestos Removal in Sydney is an Urgent Necessity

Hidden within the walls and ceilings of countless homes and commercial buildings in Sydney lies a silent danger—asbestos. Once hailed as...

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Nov 9, 20231 min read

Developing Story - Victorian Government's actions regarding Mr. Fluffy

This is quite controversial but finding Asbestos in the home is actually quite common in Australia - specifically if your home was built...

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Nov 9, 20232 min read

The Integrated Waste Tracking Solution

A new Integrated trash Tracking Solution (IWTS) for tracking and reporting on hazardous and regulated trash has been developed by the EPA...

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The Legal Imperative: Sydney's Asbestos Regulations and Removal Requirements

Jaypee Padilla

Nov 7, 20231 min read

The Legal Imperative: Sydney's Asbestos Regulations and Removal Requirements

In Sydney, the issue of asbestos is not only a matter of health and safety but also a legal imperative. The city has established...

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Have you seen the updated guide regarding Asbestos Register in the Workplace?

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Sep 20, 20231 min read

Have you seen the updated guide regarding Asbestos Register in the Workplace?

Earlier this month, Safework Australia, has published a new guide on having an Asbestos register in the workplace. This update is for...

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Aug 25, 20231 min read

Asbestos Trainee Checklists

We're starting a new series of checklists that is all about Asbestos. This is helpful for apprentices or anyone just looking to for easy...

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A Sydney man was fined more than $200,000 for asbestos waste violations.

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Aug 8, 20232 min read

A Sydney man was fined more than $200,000 for asbestos waste violations.

For transporting nearly 1400 truckloads of construction trash, including asbestos, to a location he operated in Arcadia, a semi-rural...

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Jul 25, 20232 min read

How to find the right builder for you

When selecting the right builder, there are several factors to consider. It is important to determine the type of building project in...

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

A meaningful demo

The Goulburn Orphanage, located in New South Wales, Australia, was a historic building that had been standing since its construction in...

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Precautionary steps in an Asbestos Check

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Apr 17, 20232 min read

Precautionary steps in an Asbestos Check

Asbestos Safety can be overwhelming, so here is a list that may help you get started: Brick, weatherboard, fibro, and clad homes and...

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Facilities that accept household Asbestos

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Mar 17, 20234 min read

Facilities that accept household Asbestos

This blog provides a list of waste facilities in NSW that accept household asbestos from the public, sorted by region. However, it is...

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Mar 17, 20233 min read

Dealing with household Asbestos

Most asbestos containing materials in your home are safe if they're in good condition and unlikely to be damaged or disturbed. However,...

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Can I remove non-friable asbestos by myself?

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Mar 14, 20233 min read

Can I remove non-friable asbestos by myself?

It is legal to remove some non-friable asbestos yourself, but we strongly recommend it is removed by a licensed removalist as there is no...

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Six thousand tonnes of asbestos are illegally dumped every year

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

Six thousand tonnes of asbestos are illegally dumped every year

It can cost around $11.2 million to remediate. We have received many phone calls of people asking for our help in getting rid of asbestos...

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

Is it expensive to remove asbestos?

Removing asbestos can be costly, but it is worth it to remove the risks of asbestos in your home or workplace. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio...

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Did you know 1 in 3 homes contain Asbestos?

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

Did you know 1 in 3 homes contain Asbestos?

If your home was built before 1990 it can contain asbestos. Asbestos can be located in any room of the house. Asbestos sheeting and...

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Where did the word Asbestos originate from?

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

Where did the word Asbestos originate from?

Asbestos was associated with good qualities: strength, resistance and, ironically, safety. In fact, the word asbestos, first used in...

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Mar 14, 20235 min read

STEPS FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Step 1: Planning Planning starts by finding out where asbestos is on your property. Have a licensed asbestos assessor inspect your...

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

Engineered Stone is being called as "new asbestos"

Despite being widely used in kitchen renovations across the country, a type of kitchen countertop has earned the moniker "new asbestos"...

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