Asbestos Fence Removal on the Central Coast
Leaning, cracked or just ugly, that old grey fence can come out safely. We do the removal, the wrapping and the tip run, and you get a fixed price first.
SafeWork NSW licensed · Free on-site quotes · Fixed price upfront
Central Coast Asbestos Removals takes down old cement-sheet boundary fences from the Peninsula to the lakes. Most are corrugated Super Six panels; some are flat sheet with timber capping. Either way, the job is the same: keep the sheets whole, keep them wet, and get them off your property in sealed plastic.
A fence is usually the simplest asbestos job a home has, but it is rarely small. A typical backyard run passes the 10m² line that separates DIY from licensed work, so most fence jobs need a SafeWork NSW licensed removalist.
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How it works. Easy as.
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As much or as little detail as you like.
We'll text you within 30 minutes to say hi and get a few details.
We book a site visit at a time that suits you.
A licensed removalist checks the material and measures up, so your quote is accurate and fair.
You get a written quote within 30 minutes of the visit.
Fixed, all-inclusive price. No hidden extras.
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Flexible payment options are available if cash flow's a bit tight.
Removal day.
SafeWork NSW licensed removalists take it away safely and leave your place cleaner than they found it.
Done and dusted.
Your asbestos is wrapped, transported and legally disposed of at a licensed facility, with a clearance certificate where required. One less thing to stress about.
Why old sheet fences get worse with age
Cement sheet fencing was cheap, tough and long-lasting, which is why so much of it is still standing. After decades of sun, rain and salt air, the surface can weather, edges chip and panels crack where they meet the posts. Storms and falling branches finish the job.
Intact bonded sheet holds its fibres well. Broken, brittle or crumbling sheet is a different matter, and that is usually when owners call. If a panel has already split, leave it where it is and keep kids and pets clear until it has been looked at.
Ten square metres comes up faster than you think
In NSW you can remove up to 10m² of bonded asbestos in total without a licence. Anything over that, or any friable material, needs a licensed removalist (SafeWork NSW). The limit is an area, not a length.
A fence 1.8m high covers 10m² in under six metres of run. Most boundary fences are several times longer than that, so the licence threshold is passed early. For licensed jobs, the removalist must notify SafeWork NSW at least 5 calendar days before work starts.
How we take a fence down
We set up a work area, wet the sheets to keep dust down and unbolt or carefully lever each panel free so it comes out in one piece. Sheets are never smashed, cut with a power tool or dragged across the lawn.
Each panel is wrapped in heavy plastic, sealed and loaded for disposal. We check the fence line for loose fragments and agree beforehand how posts, footings and capping will be handled. When the area is clean, an independent clearance confirms it before the fence builder starts.
Shared boundaries and your neighbour
Most fences sit on a shared boundary, so talk to your neighbour before anything is booked. Agree on who is paying for what, and put it in writing. A clear written quote that lists the length, the posts and the disposal makes that conversation simpler.
On the day, we need access from at least one side, and sometimes both. Let us know about dogs, pools, garden beds or tight side paths when you send photos, so the plan works for both properties.
Fragments in the soil
Old fence lines often hide broken pieces in the topsoil, especially where a fence was patched or partly replaced years ago. If we see fragments during the visit, we will say so and price the clean-up as a separate line. It is better to know now than to find pieces while planting a new garden bed.
Fence removal guide prices (inc GST)
| Job | Typical price (inc GST) | Guide link |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos fence removal | From $1,500; most boundary runs $1,500 to $4,000 Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. Your free on-site quote gives you a fixed price before any work starts. | Full guide |
| Soil fragment clean-up along the fence line | Quoted on site Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. Your free on-site quote gives you a fixed price before any work starts. | |
| Clearance | Quoted on site Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. Your free on-site quote gives you a fixed price before any work starts. |
Got more than one asbestos job? Book them together on the same visit and they can share one clearance inspection instead of paying for a separate one each time. That means a fence, shed roof and eaves on the same property add up to a real saving.
All prices include GST. Every removal quote sets out removal, wrapping, transport, disposal and clearance before work starts.
Prices are a guide only and depend on size, access and condition. Your free on-site quote gives you a fixed price before any work starts.