Do I need a licence to remove asbestos in NSW?

Yes. Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, all friable asbestos removal requires a Class A licence, and non-friable asbestos removal exceeding 10 square metres requires a Class B licence. Homeowners may remove up to 10 square metres of bonded asbestos from their own home without a licence, but must still follow SafeWork NSW guidelines and dispose of it at a licensed facility.

What are the penalties for unlicensed asbestos removal in NSW?

Unlicensed asbestos removal in NSW can attract penalties of up to $50,000 for individuals and $250,000 for corporations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. SafeWork NSW actively investigates illegal removal and can issue improvement notices, prohibition notices, and prosecute serious breaches through the courts.

Do I need a clearance certificate after asbestos removal in NSW?

Yes. After licensed asbestos removal is completed in NSW, a licensed asbestos assessor must inspect the area and issue a clearance certificate before the site can be reoccupied or further work can proceed. This requirement applies to both friable and non-friable asbestos removal carried out under a licence.

Licensed Asbestos Removalists in New South Wales

Browse 1,409 licensed asbestos removalists in New South Wales. All listings are verified against government licence records.

Asbestos Removal in New South Wales

Asbestos removal in New South Wales is regulated by SafeWork NSW under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. NSW has one of the highest concentrations of asbestos-containing buildings in Australia — an estimated one in three homes built before 1987 contains some form of asbestos material. This is particularly common across Sydney's western suburbs, the Hunter Valley, Illawarra, and regional centres like Dubbo, Orange, and Tamworth, where fibro homes were widely constructed from the 1940s through the 1980s. All asbestos removal work exceeding 10 square metres must be carried out by a licensed removalist, and a licensed asbestos assessor must issue a clearance certificate before a work area can be reoccupied. SafeWork NSW maintains a public register of licensed removalists. Use the filters below to find a licensed removalist near you.

Licensed Asbestos Removalists in New South Wales

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Nguyen Garden Vietnamese Noodle House

Wesley Mission HQ

Four Seasons Asbestos Solutions Pty Ltd

Saab Serve

Above & Below Asbestos Removal

Brefni

Troy Heavy Haulage Pty Ltd

Black Diamond Asbestos Removal Newcastle

BJL Communications

Xcel Environmental

DBF Civil

Dubbo Terrazzo& Concrete Industries

A-Civil Aust Pty Ltd

Watson Demolition & Site Services in Newcastle

Van Mal Group Construction

McNaught Earthworks Pty Ltd

Australian Mega Colours Pty Ltd

All Areas Demolition Excavation

Total demolition services

Burmix Concrete

Shay Brennan Constructions

Class A vs Class B Licences

Class A

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