Asbestos Removal

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Asbestos

NZRS are a specialist asbestos removal company with over 25 years of experience. We offer a range of asbestos services throughout New Zealand.

We provide full A & B Class asbestos removal, disposal, and demolition from start to finish, giving you peace of mind that our certified and trusted removal technicians can handle any asbestos management job. We offer fixed quotes, that is our promise, what we quote is the fixed price for the job, no hidden or unexpected costs down the track, we stand by our customers and value their business.

We service residential and commercial asbestos clients with a safe and professional asbestos management plan to make your property asbestos free, if it is a big or small asbestos job, we can help.

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Our range of asbestos services

Removal, Disposal & Demolition

Surveying & Testing

Hazards, Health & Safety

Asbestos Cost

Asbestos Removal, Disposal & Demolition

At NZRS our A & B Class certified technicians can manage and remove asbestos from residential and commercial properties, ensuring the safety of our staff and customers remain a top priority and leaving properties 100% asbestos-free. We are a one-stop-shop for asbestos removal services from start to finish and in-between.

Our asbestos disposal services provide a solution where the asbestos may have been removed but require to be disposed of safely to an asbestos disposal station.

Many demolition jobs may present asbestos, which by law, requires the services of licensed asbestos removalists to remove the asbestos-containing materials (ACM) prior to the demolition work commencing, this ensures the dangerous asbestos fibres do not become airborne during the demolition process.

Remember, we offer fixed quotes, that is our promise, what we quote is the fixed price for the job, no hidden or unexpected costs down the track. Keep that in mind if you are exploring asbestos removal companies for estimations and quotes for your asbestos removal requirements.

Unsure about the costs of asbestos removal? You can view a guide in our asbestos removal costs section.

We remove asbestos throughout New Zealand and can have a professional team ready to take on your asbestos removal project. As we are based in the North Island, we do have a heavier focus on the Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions. We are ready to help, so contact us today!

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Asbestos Surveying & Testing

It is highly recommended not to take an asbestos sample yourself due to the health risks involved. Asbestos sampling & testing for ACM (asbestos-containing material) should be conducted by licensed professionals.

We can put you in touch with many independent asbestos surveyors throughout New Zealand that comply with the NZS4306:2005 and WorkSafe approved code of practice and that is BOHS IP402 qualified.

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Asbestos Hazards, Health & Safety

Asbestos is a highly dangerous material to the health of those exposed and breathing in the microscopic fibres. Exposure to asbestos can cause serious ailments and cancers of the lungs which can lead to death.

Diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestosis are often not discovered until many years after the exposure to asbestos.

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Asbestos Cost

NZRS offer competitive pricing for the removal & disposal of all asbestos-containing materials. Understanding the costs involved with asbestos removal and deciding the best asbestos removal company to choose are key factors. We understand that when requiring asbestos removal services, it is often the first time.

We understand that when requiring asbestos removal services, it is often the first time. Budget and price are often the deciding factors for someone seeking the services of an asbestos removal company.

We do not cut corners, to reduce cost, we undertake thorough assessments to ensure an accurate ‘fixed’ upfront quote for the completed job, with no hidden or unexpected costs after the removal work commences.

We have provided information below on what asbestos removal prices we offer for our services. This will give you a benchmark of the costs involved whilst you are in the decision process.

Class B – Non Friable

Asbestos Fences – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Roofs/Roofing – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Cladding – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Soffits – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Guttering – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Soil -$ POA
Asbestos Contaminated Dust & Debris (ACD) – $POA

Class A – Friable

Asbestos Ceilings (popcorn, stipple) – Starting from $900.00
Asbestos Floors, Flooring & Tiles, Vinyl – Starting from $1500.00
Asbestos Lagging & Insulation – Starting From $1500.00
Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) – Starting From $1500.00
Asbestos Spray-On Insulation & Fire Retardant – $POA

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What is Asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. It is a fibrous material (many small fibres) that has been used in a variety of materials thousands of years. Asbestos has desirable physical properties and qualities with heat insulation, sound dampening and fire resistance. These properties made it popular for many building materials.

The inhalation of asbestos fibres is extremely dangerous to your health and can cause serious illnesses, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis (a type of pneumoconiosis).

The most common types of asbestos fibre you are likely to find are:

chrysotile (white)
amosite (brown)
crocidolite (blue)

The colour differences are very slight and laboratory analysis is needed to identify different types of asbestos fibre. Historically, the extraordinary characteristics of asbestos have made it favourable for:

asbestos drainage pipes
asbestos sheet cladding
asbestos cement
asbestos roofing
backing materials on vinyl sheets and floor tiles
thermal protection and insulation board around fireplaces
spray-on asbestos for wall surfaces and textured ceilings (popcorn ceilings)
insulation lagging around hot water cylinders, heaters, and pipes

Asbestos – Did you know

When health risks of asbestos were acknowledged, its use was progressively stopped, and other safer materials superseded it. However, products and appliances with asbestos content may still be around, particularly in homes built before the year 2000.

The trade and use of asbestos have been restricted or banned in many countries including New Zealand since 1996.

Our Process

Asbestos in your home or building? Contact NZRS today

What to Look For

If your home or property was built before the year 2000, we recommend an independent asbestos test & survey if you believe your property may contain asbestos.

Where asbestos is commonly found in the home.

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Risks/Do’s and Don’ts

Many older homes and office buildings can harbour asbestos-containing materials, if these materials are disturbed it can cause asbestos fibres to become airborne and contaminate the building, exposing occupants to the health dangers of asbestos.

If you believe asbestos may present in your property or are planning renovations, then the only way to have absolute certainty is to engage the services of an asbestos testing company.

Before doing so we recommend reading through the do’s and don’ts if you suspect asbestos in your home or business.

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Do’s with Asbestos

DO leave it alone and be sure to not disturb the potential asbestos containing material in any way.

DO clearly communicate that there may be the presence of asbestos to the occupants. Keeping in mind that the risk of exposure is only present if the asbestos containing materials are disturbed.

DO contact a certified asbestos surveyor to take samples of materials that may contain asbestos. A third-party asbestos laboratory will be able to test and verify if the material contains asbestos or not.

DO obtain a written evaluation from the asbestos surveyor noting the location of asbestos, its extent of damage and the recommendations for maintenance or removal.

DO employ an asbestos removal contractor. To avoid conflict of interest NZRS recommended to hire a separate asbestos removal contractor from the asbestos inspector who obtains the samples.

DO Obtain a written contract prior to the start of any removal work.

Don’ts with Asbestos

DON’T remove any materials yourself that may contain asbestos as this will likely cause asbestos fibres to become airborne.

DON’T dust, sweep, or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos.

DON’T tear, sand, scrape, or drill holes in asbestos materials.

DON’T attempt to level or remove asbestos flooring or its backing.

DON’T track material that could contain asbestos through the house.

Asbesto Removal FAQs

What is the difference between friable & non-friable asbestos?

Non-friable asbestos, also known as bonded asbestos or Class B asbestos, is commonly bonded into a solid material, such as cement sheets, textured coatings, and vinyl floor tiles. If kept in good condition and undisturbed non-friable asbestos-containing materials can be a lower health risk as they will not release asbestos fibres into the air and environment. Over time, non-friable asbestos can become friable if it incurs damage for crumbles causing asbestos fibres to be released.

Friable asbestos is also known as Class A asbestos, it can be damaged or disintegrated easily and reduced to dust through simple hand pressure alone, making friable asbestos prone to releasing dangerous asbestos fibres. Common friable asbestos materials can be found as thermal insulation, sprayed coatings, pipe lagging and insulation boards.

What is the cost of asbestos removal?

NZRS offer competitive pricing for the removal & disposal of all asbestos-containing materials. The quality of work we do is of the highest possible standards. We go above and beyond WORKSAFE legal requirements, to ensure the safety of our customers and staff, whilst remaining as an affordable asbestos removal option for you.

We understand that when requiring asbestos removal services, it is often the first time. Understanding the costs involved with asbestos removal and deciding the best asbestos removal company to choose are key factors. We understand that when requiring asbestos removal services, it is often the first time.

Budget and price are often the deciding factors for someone seeking the services of an asbestos removal company.

We do not cut corners, to reduce cost, we undertake thorough assessments to ensure an accurate ‘fixed’ upfront quote for the completed job, with no hidden or unexpected costs after the removal work commences.

We have provided information below on what asbestos removal prices we offer for our services. This will give you a benchmark of the costs involved whilst you are in the decision process.

Class B – Friable

Asbestos Fences – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Roofs/Roofing – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Cladding – Starting from $0.00
Asbestos Soffits – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Guttering – Starting from $650.00
Asbestos Soil -$ POA
Asbestos Contaminated Dust & Debris (ACD) – $POA

Class A – Friable

Asbestos Ceilings (popcorn, stipple) – Starting from $900.00
Asbestos Floors, Flooring & Tiles, Vinyl – Starting from $1500.00
Asbestos Lagging & Insulation – Starting From $1500.00
Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) – Starting From $1500.00
Asbestos Spray-On Insulation & Fire Retardant – $POA

Where does asbestos get disposed?

In New Zealand asbestos is required to be disposed of at an authorised asbestos disposal site that is authorised under the Resource Management Act 1991 to receive asbestos waste.

NZRS dispose of all asbestos-containing materials from sites we conduct asbestos removal on. We also offer disposal only services.