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4 Steps for House Demolition in Sydney

By Jadri Antiro
May 11, 2017
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Thinking of demolishing an old house and setting up a new one? Not so fast. Australia has in the past had a large asbestos mining industry. It was not until 2003 that asbestos products were banned. Buildings older than 20 years are still likely to have asbestos product as it was very popular. Due to risks of acquiring lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer associated with asbestos, consider taking the following steps before house demolition.

  1. Risk assessment

To avoid exposure, asbestos testing needs to be carried out by a building inspector in the early stages. In Sydney, a visual and site sampling test can be carried out for about $400 or less. A comprehensive report can then be prepared in 5 days, detailing areas of risk.

  1. Removal of asbestos

In cases where asbestos is found, usually 1 in 3 houses, proper measures have to be taken for asbestos removal. There are numerous experts in Sydney that offer asbestos removal. During its removal, asbestos is at its most dangerous state as traces of it are difficult to remove completely. It is therefore important to find a specialist who will strictly follow guidelines set by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. Depending on whether the asbestos is friable or bonded, your contractor will need to hold an A or B class asbestos license respectively.

  1. Demolition

Before house demolition begins, demolition permits are required. These can be obtained through a private certifier or from the council. The private certifier route is faster though. You will also require a council permit if there is going to be felling of trees. It pays to have a demolition expert with experience. Luckily, there is no shortage of expertise in Sydney, with many firms having been in demolition works for over 20 years.

Prior to demolition, ensure all services to the site (phone, power, gas and so on) have been disconnected. Having settled any outstanding bills goes a long way in expediting the process.

  1. Site clearing

After knocking down the structure, the contractor can then begin to clear the site of debris. You should also consider asking the contractor to level the soil. This allows your surveyor, architect and builder to have easy access to the site when marking out the next project.

Being a versatile material due it is abilities such as decay and heat resistance, asbestos had many uses. Even if not considering demolishing, it would still be beneficial to have testing done in any old houses in Sydney. Disturbed asbestos is highly dangerous and really needs to be removed and disposed off carefully. Do not skimp on asbestos removal costs to ensure a long and healthy stay on the site.

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