Tips for hiring an asbestos inspector

Any company that offers asbestos inspection reports and asbestos removal services immediately has a conflict of interest. It's a bit like asking someone who's selling their car to carry out their own “pink slip test” to demonstrate that the car is roadworthy.

A good way to check if the company has a conflict of interest is to go to their website. Do they offer both safety inspection reports and asbestos removal services? This is generally not a good sign. Choose another company.

Beware of an inspection company that employs retired builders. Many ex-builders are wonderful people but they are not safety specialists. They have no qualifications for the job of an asbestos assessor and while they may know a few things about building regulations, they probably know precious little about current NSW asbestos legislation and NSW EPA requirements. Knowledge of the different asbestos inspection requirements by different NSW councils is also essential for asbestos inspection.

If you're renovating or extending your Sydney home or other building, you may need an asbestos inspection before your local council will give you a construction certificate. NSW home buyers may also want a pre-purchase asbestos inspection for peace of mind about potential asbestos risks. In both cases, time is critical. An inspection company with experience and knowledge of asbestos assessment and reporting will be able to get the job done as quickly as possible, producing a report that meets all the requirements of the relevant authorities.

If you need an asbestos inspection report, contact Australian Property & Building Inspections (APBI) today. We carry out asbestos building inspection reports throughout Sydney and NSW. Our inspections fully comply with all NSW asbestos legislation and our building inspectors are Sydney locals. We offer fixed prices with no hidden costs and we can email or post your asbestos inspection report within 24 hours of our inspection.