If you need to remove asbestos from your property, use a licensed asbestos removalist. You need planning consent for some asbestos removal work. Talk to your local council for more details.
You can remove asbestos in your home yourself. Even if you’re legally able to remove asbestos yourself, we recommend using a licenced asbestos removalist.
Asbestos removal is a health risk if you don’t know how to do it safely.
Tradespeople in your home must use a licenced asbestos removalist for removing:
A licensed asbestos removalist can remove asbestos safely. They will dispose of the asbestos in line with Safework, EPA and council regulations.
Choose the right professional to remove your asbestos and always check their licence.
There are two different licences for asbestos removal in NSW:
You can apply for an asbestos removal licence from SafeWork NSW.
The cost to remove asbestos-containing materials can vary.
You may not need to remove asbestos. Find out how to manage it.
