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Asbestos Roof Removal in Adelaide: What You Actually Need to Know

Pre-1987 AC roofs, Class B licensed removalists, EPA disposal sites, and cost expectations from $8,000.

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Pre-1987 Adelaide homes commonly have asbestos cement (AC) roofs. Removal is regulated and costs $8,000-$15,000 for a typical small home before any new roof installation.

Identification

AC cement sheet is grey, often corrugated, with visible aggregate. Common on garages, outbuildings, and some 1950s-70s Salisbury/Elizabeth/Munno Para housing.

Licensing

Bonded AC over 10m2 = Class B licensed removalist. Friable AC = Class A. Garage roofs are usually well over 10m2.

Disposal

EPA-licensed transporter, EPA-approved landfill (Wingfield, Inkerman, Highbury). You receive disposal documentation.

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