Asbestos Ceiling Replacement in Perth
Licensed, insured, and quoted in writing within 48 hours. We tell you straight whether it can be saved.
Homes built in Perth before 1990 have a real chance of containing asbestos in ceiling sheeting, cornice, or backing, sometimes all three. The material was cheap, fire-resistant, and widely used in Australian residential construction until the early 1990s.
Undisturbed asbestos isn't an immediate health risk. The danger comes when it's disturbed, cut, sanded, broken, or removed incorrectly. That's why asbestos ceiling removal in Perth requires a licensed removalist, proper PPE, sealed containment, and licensed waste disposal.
We hold the required licences for asbestos removal in Western Australia. We don't subcontract this work to someone cheaper. Every job follows the WA Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos.
Could your ceiling contain asbestos?
You can't identify asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable method is laboratory testing of a sample taken by a qualified person, not a chunk you break off yourself.
That said, there are indicators that should prompt a test before any ceiling work begins.
Breaking off a sample, drilling, cutting, or sanding suspected asbestos sheeting releases fibres. Even a small amount of airborne asbestos fibre is a health risk. If in doubt, leave it alone and get a licensed assessor in first.
How a licensed removal runs
This isn't a standard ceiling job with extra steps. Asbestos removal is a separate licensed procedure with strict protocols under the WA Work Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations.
Site assessment and sampling
We inspect and confirm the presence of asbestos via lab testing if not already confirmed. Written quote issued after assessment.
Work area isolation
The area is sealed off from the rest of the building with polyethylene sheeting. Negative air pressure may be used for larger jobs. Signage posted.
Removal in full PPE
Sheets are carefully removed to minimise fibre release, wet-down method where applicable. No breaking, cutting, or sanding of asbestos materials.
Double-bagged sealed disposal
Asbestos waste is double-bagged in labelled, compliant bags and transported to a licensed asbestos waste facility in Perth.
Air clearance and site clean
Area is vacuumed with HEPA-filtered equipment and wiped down. Clearance certificate issued for your records.
New ceiling installed
Strapping checked and replaced as needed, then new plasterboard installed, set to level, and finished paint-ready.
Site assessment and sampling
We inspect and confirm the presence of asbestos via lab testing if not already confirmed. Written quote issued after assessment.
Work area isolation
The area is sealed off from the rest of the building with polyethylene sheeting. Negative air pressure may be used for larger jobs. Signage posted.
Removal in full PPE
Sheets are carefully removed to minimise fibre release, wet-down method where applicable. No breaking, cutting, or sanding of asbestos materials.
Double-bagged sealed disposal
Asbestos waste is double-bagged in labelled, compliant bags and transported to a licensed asbestos waste facility in Perth.
Air clearance and site clean
Area is vacuumed with HEPA-filtered equipment and wiped down. Clearance certificate issued for your records.
New ceiling installed
Strapping checked and replaced as needed, then new plasterboard installed, set to level, and finished paint-ready.
What does removal actually cost?
The cost of asbestos removal in Perth has two components: the removal and disposal procedure itself, and the ceiling replacement that follows it.
| Scope | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single room (12–16 sqm) | $650 – $1,400 | Removal + replacement combined |
| 2 rooms | $1,200 – $2,600 | Depends on square meterage |
| Full house (3-bed, ~120 sqm) | $5,500 – $12,000 | Full removal, disposal, re-plaster |
| Asbestos cornice only | $400 – $900 | Separate to ceiling sheets |
| Clearance certificate | Included in our quote | Required by most insurers and councils |
Unlicensed asbestos removal is illegal in Western Australia and carries significant fines. Beyond the legal risk, improperly disposed asbestos creates ongoing liability. Always verify your removalist holds the required WA licence before work begins.
The lines we won't cross
Being straight about what we won't do is part of how we operate. Here's where we draw the line.
Get a fixed-price quote for Asbestos Ceilings
We come out, look at the ceiling properly, and put the price in writing. No blow-outs on the day, no surprises after.
Questions homeowners ask us
Licensed asbestos removal in Perth costs $40–$80 per square metre on top of standard replacement rates. A single room runs $650–$1,400 all-in; a full 3-bedroom house $5,500–$12,000+. Clearance certificate included.
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We'll come out, take a proper look, and quote you in writing within 48 hours. If repair is the right call, we'll tell you. If it's beyond it, we'll replace it properly.