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Asbestos Removal Girraween

Girraween is classic post-war fibro belt — most of the suburb went up between the late 1940s and the early 1970s, and fibro-cement construction was the material of choice throughout that period. If you own a home in Girraween that hasn't been significantly renovated, there's asbestos in it. The question isn't usually whether it's there; it's where, how much, and what condition it's in. We're AJ Demolitions & Asbestos Removal, and we've been working in Girraween and the surrounding Parramatta LGA suburbs for more than 20 years. Asbestos removal is core business for us — not a side job.

Where Asbestos Hides in Girraween Homes The homes built in Girraween during the post-war decades used asbestos-cement in more places than most owners realise. The obvious locations are the external fibro cladding panels, but it also shows up in: - **

Eaves and soffits** — almost universal in fibro-clad homes of this era - **

Asbestos fencing** — flat-sheet fibro fences were common along property boundaries - **

Corrugated roofing** — on garages, carports, and outbuildings - **

Internal linings** — in bathrooms, laundries, and behind tiles - **

Outbuilding cladding** — sheds, laundry rooms, and extensions added post-construction

When Does It Become a Problem? Asbestos-cement in good condition and left undisturbed carries a low risk. The danger comes when it's damaged, drilled, cut, or sanded — activities that release fibres into the air. For anyone renovating a Girraween home — even something as straightforward as replacing gutters or putting in a new bathroom — it's essential to identify and deal with asbestos before any other trades move in. We offer asbestos sample testing to confirm whether a material contains asbestos before removal work begins. Results from an accredited lab are fast, and it gives you certainty rather than guesswork. Licensed, Compliant, and Insured We hold a current Asbestos Removal Licence (AD211070) covering both bonded and friable asbestos removal. Every job is done in accordance with Safe Work NSW codes of practice — correct containment, wetting procedures, disposal at a licensed waste facility, and air monitoring where required. We issue an asbestos clearance certificate on completion of each job. If you're renovating and need to hand over to another trade, or if you're preparing the property for sale or demolition, that certificate is your documentation that the work was done correctly.

Local Knowledge, Fast Response We're based in Seven Hills, which puts us a short drive from Girraween. We also work regularly across Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Pemulwuy, and Wentworthville — all part of the same post-war fibro belt. We're not travelling from the other side of Sydney for these jobs. Jamie runs the crew and handles the quotes personally. When you call, you'll get a straight answer on what needs to happen and what it'll cost.

Get a Free Quote Call **0422 770 202** or go to **www.ajdemolition.com.au** to request a quote. We'll come out, inspect the materials, and give you a fixed price for the removal and disposal — including the clearance certificate. No guesswork, no unexpected extras.

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