Many Sydney garages built before the 1990s were made with asbestos cement products. If you plan to knock down, re-roof, or clean up an old garage, that material needs to come out safely first. Hazardous Removal Company is a licensed removalist that handles garage asbestos across Sydney.
Common Asbestos Materials in Garages
Garages are one of the most common places to find asbestos on a property. Builders used it because it was cheap, strong, and fire resistant. The usual materials are:
- Roof sheeting. Corrugated “Super Six” style sheets were widely used on garages and sheds. For larger roofs, our team also handles full asbestos roof sheeting removal.
- Wall cladding. Flat fibro sheets often form the garage walls, inside and out.
- Corrugated wall panels. Some garages use corrugated asbestos cement on the sides as well as the roof.
- Gutters and downpipes. Older fittings on the garage can also contain asbestos cement.
Backyard sheds and carports from the same era were often built the same way, so the same care applies to them.
The Risk of Disturbing Garage Asbestos
Garage asbestos is often old and weathered. Years of sun, rain, and wind can crack and break the sheets. Damaged material is more likely to release fibres. Drilling, cutting, sanding, or breaking these sheets sends tiny fibres into the air. You cannot see or smell them. Breathing them in is what causes long term harm. Even everyday jobs can disturb it. Hanging shelves, fixing a leak, or drilling into a wall can all break the surface and let fibres loose. A garage clean-out or demolition is exactly the kind of job that disturbs this material, which is why it needs a licensed crew.
Detached vs Attached Garages
The approach changes a little depending on your garage type. A detached garage sits away from the house, so we can seal and work on it on its own. An attached garage shares a wall with your home, so we take extra care to keep dust from moving inside. For an attached garage, we may also seal internal doorways and cover vents so nothing drifts into living areas. In both cases we set up the right controls before any material is touched. We confirm what you have with asbestos testing so there are no surprises.
Our Garage Removal Process
Every job follows the same safe steps.
- Inspection and quote. We look at the garage, check the materials, and take samples if needed. Then we give you a clear price.
- Site setup. We seal the work area and put safety controls in place.
- Careful removal. We wet the sheets and take them down by hand. Wetting keeps fibres from going airborne. We avoid tools that make dust.
- Disposal. All waste is wrapped, labelled, and taken to a licensed facility. We keep the disposal records.
- Clean and clear. We clean the site and can arrange a clearance certificate once the work is done.
Council Requirements
Local councils in NSW have rules for asbestos removal and disposal. Some jobs, and most demolitions, need notice given to SafeWork NSW before work starts. Disposal must go to a site that is licensed to accept asbestos. We follow these rules and handle the notices and paperwork for you. That keeps your project legal and keeps the material out of the wrong place, such as a normal skip or tip.
Timeline and Cost Factors
A single garage roof or wall is often removed in a day. The final time and price depend on a few things:
- The size of the garage.
- How much asbestos material is present.
- Whether it is the roof, the walls, or both.
- Access to the site for our crew and for disposal.
We explain all of this up front. You can read more about the cost of asbestos removal to understand what shapes the final figure. We inspect before we quote, so the number is real.
Why Choose Hazardous Removal Company
We hold a SafeWork NSW asbestos removal licence (AD213403). We inspect on site before quoting, explain what we find in plain words, and give you the paperwork that proves the job was done properly. Garage removal often sits alongside other work, so we can also help with your wider asbestos removal needs across the property.
Who We Help
We work with Sydney homeowners and property owners who want their old garages made safe. Many are in fibro homes across Macarthur, Western Sydney, and Greater Sydney, planning a rebuild or a tidy-up. If your garage looks old and you are not sure what it is made of, we can find out and take care of it. Many owners deal with the garage while planning a bathroom renovation, so we can line the work up together.
Garage Asbestos Questions
Is my garage roof asbestos? Corrugated cement sheeting on older garages often is. A lab test confirms it.
Can I demolish the garage myself? Not if it contains asbestos beyond the small DIY limit. Licensed removal keeps you safe and legal.
Do you remove the whole garage? We remove the asbestos material safely. We can advise on the demolition steps that follow.
Will I get proof it is gone? Yes, a clearance certificate can be provided where required.
Want your old garage handled the right way? Call Hazardous Removal Company on +61 452 224 398 or get in touch for a free quote and inspection. We will confirm what is there and remove it safely.
