asbestos,
Removal guidelines
Homeowners
If you own and live on the property, asbestos regulations do not apply to removal work carried out in or around your own home. However, they do apply to any person you engage to work on your home. Please review the Ministry of Health guidelines here.
Whilst products containing asbestos are in good condition, they don’t pose a major risk to health. Once materials are cut, sanded, water blasted, or broken up, asbestos fibres are released and the risk is greatly increased. Because of this risk, the Ministry of Health recommends that you use a WorkSafe New Zealand licensed asbestos removalist to remove any substantial quantity of asbestos.
If you engage a contractor to carry out your asbestos removal, you become a PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking), new rules apply. Contractors must be appropriately licensed with WorkSafe or be removing less than 10sqm.
For preparation and removal of materials, please see below, and contact us for free, friendly advice on the materials required to be removed.
Tradies
AND Contractors
Whilst undertaking work for clients, many contractors come across asbestos containing material (ACM). Builders are allowed to remove <10 sqm or they may come across larger amounts as an "incidental find" .
We can uplift this for you.
CIVIL AND
DRAINAGE TEAM
Worried that burying the material in the same hole may come back to bite you?
We can offer you an Asbestos Find Safety Pack. This not only includes bags and PPE, but with the first collection, we provide a template to work from so that if asbestos is discovered onsite, you can follow the steps, keep your staff safe, protect yourselves from a legal standpoint and not further contaminate the site.
Preparation
The key to successful and safe asbestos removal is preparation!
ACDC are licensed to remove asbestos and have significant experience within the industry, however our core service is a pickup service of materials already removed, ie. Old fence panels, roofing, pipework, laminate flooring, or fibre cement.
For safety reasons, asbestos needs to be secured so that in handling it you are not putting ourselves, and your families in danger. Basic safety measures include ensuring you are wearing correct fitting PPE, and a P2 (minimum) mask is worn. Wrap asbestos in 200micron plastic/polytene and tape it well – no larger than the size of a suitcase.
ACDC supply DIY removal and hazibags for the collection of Asbestos.
Once the material is contained, give us a call. We aim to collect within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? These are some of our most commonly asked questions. See if your question is listed here. If not, feel free to get in contact!
I’m a Home Owner, can I remove the asbestos myself?
If you are working on the home you own and live in then yes you can. Worksafe have this to say in their Approved code of Practice 2016. Section. 1.6.1 PEOPLE WORKING ON THEIR OWN HOME THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS . The Act, Regulations and the code do not apply to home occupants who conduct ‘do-it-yourself’ (DIY) work on their own homes.
However, ACDC recommends that full precautions should be taken including the wearing of full asbestos PPE and we do not recommend attempting a Class A (friable) removal.
Where does it go?
It goes to one of three asbestos certified landfills. Whitford, Redvale or Hampton Downs.
How much does it cost?
We have set fees for standard pick-ups and for the Hazisafe bags, please refer to the shop section. For larger or bulky loads, we pay at the tip by weight so your load will be evaluated likewise with the tip weight docket as proof for payment.
What do you need me to do?
If its in good condition and not strewn over the backyard, we can bag it onsite for you.
While we are licensed to remove asbestos, we leave other companies to do all the hard stuff. Please see ‘preparation’ later for a little more detail.
How long does collection take?
With staff all over Auckland, we can usually get to you within 24 hrs of a call. Yes, for emergencies, we can get there on public holidays or after hours.
How do I know if the material I have is asbestos?
Send us a picture and we can give you a pretty good idea, otherwise we can test it for you, or review onsite.
What assurances do you provide?
We are licensed asbestos removalists. All our staff have passed industry related courses that allow us to operate and all have worked with actual asbestos removal companies. We can assess the site, make recommendations and also pickup contained material in a safe manner. Post pick up, we provide you with a Disposal Certificate which provides you with the assurance that we accept the material as our own to be disposed of responsibly.
How do I pay?
We accept Visa, bank transfer, cash (with receipt) and are working on mobile eftpos apps.
Do I have to be onsite?
No, we can pick material up as directed. We will weigh it onsite and bill you as pre-arranged.
Do you cater for beneficiaries, tenants from Kainga Ora (Housing New Zealand)?
Yes, we have a program we are working towards in consultation with K.O and Work and Income.
I’m a Tradie-Contractor, can you pick it up from site for me?
Yes, we sure can, licensed or not. If you are engaged by the client in any way, you can still legally remove <10sqm of Class B asbestos and yep, we can pick it up and charge the owner directly.
