Planning a summer home renovation? Consider testing for asbestos.

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Did you know that in New Zealand, houses built or that have had work done on them before 1 January 2000 are quite likely to contain asbestos?

Probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you consider a home reno. Here are a couple of points to consider:

• Assess whether you need planning permission: If your project requires this, there’s a good chance the works will require a demolition or refurbishment survey to search for asbestos. Your contractor has a legislated requirement to ensure asbestos that is likely to be disturbed is identified and, so far as is reasonably practicable, removed before the work begins in your home. This is to protect yourself and your family.

Homes built before 1 January 2000 require an asbestos refurbishment/demolition survey prior to commencement of works.

For small house projects: It's highly recommended that any suspected asbestos materials are tested prior to renovating to ensure that no asbestos is present. This will avoid cross contaminating your dwelling with asbestos debris and fibers that would put your family's health at risk and would also avoid accruing expensive clean up costs.

Get in touch with us to discuss having your home tested for the presence of asbestos. Our highly trained staff are always happy to help.

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