Thousands of Melbourne homes — particularly those built or re-roofed between the 1940s and late 1980s — still have asbestos cement roof sheeting. Disturbing bonded asbestos without a licensed removalist is illegal in Victoria and dangerous to your family and neighbours. Cascone Roofing coordinates licensed asbestos roof removal as part of your re-roof project, so one team manages the full scope from hazardous material removal through to new roof installation.
How to Tell If Your Roof May Contain Asbestos
- Corrugated cement sheeting (not metal) on homes built before 1990
- Flat asbestos cement sheets on garages, sheds, and lean-tos
- Cannot confirm by sight alone — laboratory testing of a sample is the only definitive method
- Never cut, drill, sand, or pressure-wash suspected asbestos sheeting
Asbestos Roof Removal Process
- Identification & testing
We assess the roof and arrange testing where material is unconfirmed. A management plan is prepared before any removal.
- Licensed removal
Licensed team removes sheeting using wet methods and controlled breakage techniques to minimise fibre release.
- Disposal & clearance
Material double-wrapped, labelled, and disposed of at licensed facility. Clearance certificate issued before new roof install.
- New roof installation
Cascone Roofing completes structural repairs if needed and installs your new Colorbond or tile roof on a clean, compliant substrate.
Asbestos Roof FAQs
Is bonded asbestos roof sheeting dangerous if left alone?
Bonded asbestos in good condition and undisturbed poses lower risk. Risk increases significantly when sheeting is broken, weathered, or disturbed during DIY work or unlicensed removal.
Can you re-roof over asbestos?
No. Re-roofing requires removing existing material. Asbestos must be removed by licensed specialists before our team installs the new roof system.
How long does asbestos roof removal take?
A typical residential asbestos roof removal takes 1–2 days plus clearance. The full re-roof project is scheduled immediately after clearance.
Where We Provide Asbestos Removal
Asbestos cement roof sheeting is commonly found on post-war homes in Reservoir, Preston, and Coburg — suburbs with large stocks of 1950s–1980s housing.
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