Wellington Asbestos Removal Services
Licensed asbestos removal services throughout the upper South Island and lower North Island in New Zealand.
PRO Environmental Services handles asbestos removal, demolition, and environmental cleanup as a single team, under one quote, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades. Contact us today for a free quote.
PRO Environmental Services offers all types of asbestos removal
From small residential jobs to large-scale commercial projects, PRO Environmental Services can tackle any project and remove any asbestos. Our extensive experience includes removing this contaminant from a variety of property types, such as industrial buildings, homes, and offices.
Our careful planning and execution ensure all asbestos removal tasks are completed on time and on budget, allowing you to better plan for your property projects.
We offer a preliminary site inspection, removal, and a final ‘all clear’ air test and certificate for reoccupation.
PRO Environmental Services operates across the bottom of the North Island through to the top of the South, with a strong focus on Wellington asbestos removal across the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, and the Wairarapa, as well as Waikato, Gisborne, Marlborough, and the West Coast.
Our Asbestos Removal Services
Industrial Asbestos Removal
From commercial sites to universities, factories to malls, PRO Environmental Services can remove any kind of asbestos from your site.
We understand that industrial asbestos removal projects come with their own challenges, and our team is experienced in working with diverse requirements and time frames that can be more specific than usual. Our licensed asbestos removal contractors are one of the most trusted in Wellington and the surrounding areas, and we’re happy to work within your timeframe to manage this contaminant at your site.
Residential Asbestos Removal
Asbestos is not uncommon in New Zealand homes, and homeowners are best to have asbestos testing completed before they carry out any renovation or construction projects on site.
Whether the asbestos found is small and relatively stable or there is a large amount that needs to be removed safely, PRO Environmental Services has the tools and skills for the job. A quick site inspection will allow us to provide a timeframe and a clearer understanding of the process so we can create a removal plan with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
If you have any questions about our residential asbestos removal services, get in touch to learn more.
Commercial Asbestos Removal
If you have discovered asbestos in your commercial property, PRO Environmental Services can help you manage it or remove it completely with encapsulation and remedial services. We work quickly, safely, and effectively to ensure you can return to work as soon as possible without putting your teams’ or customers’health and safety at risk.
Our commercial asbestos removal contractors are highly trained and can safely remove both friable and non-friable types of asbestos. We have decades of industry experience and are WorkSafe-licensed to give youfull peace of mind.
Emergency & Ongoing Asbestos Support
Asbestos doesn’t always show up on schedule. If it turns up mid-renovation, during a demolition, or after storm damage, waiting a week for a standard booking isn’t always an option. Our emergency call-outs cover exactly that kind of situation, dispatching a licensed asbestos removal contractor to the site fast to contain the risk and keep your project moving.
Our asbestos collection and disposal services handle transport and disposal at approved facilities, so you’re not left figuring out where a ute-load of asbestos sheeting is allowed to go.
What We Remove
Asbestos turns up in more places around a Wellington property than most people expect, and each material brings its own risks and removal process. Here’s what we handle most often:
Asbestos Ceiling Removal
Textured ceiling coatings and older ceiling tiles are some of the highest-risk materials we deal with, simply because they’re indoors and directly overhead. Disturbing them during a light fitting change or renovation can send fibres straight into the air you’re breathing. We contain the area, safely remove the material, and retest before you move back in.
Asbestos Roof Removal
Corrugated asbestos-cement roofing is common on Wellington villas and older commercial sheds built before 2000. It’s usually non-friable asbestos, meaning it’s more stable if left undisturbed, but weathering, moss removal, or a full reroof can quickly change that risk, necessitating asbestos roof removal. We can assess, remove, and dispose of it in line with WorkSafe requirements.
Asbestos Wall Removal
Fibro cladding and internal wall linings are a common find in Wellington homes built between the 1960s and 1980s, especially behind old wallpaper or under later renovations. Because these panels are often load-bearing or tied into the property’s structure, we carefully plan asbestos wall removal around what’s holding the building together, not just what’s holding the asbestos.
Asbestos Fence Removal
Old boundary fencing made from asbestos-cement sheeting is common across properties in Hutt Valley and Kāpiti. It’s usually non-friable and stable if left alone, but cracking, drilling, or a fence replacement changes that quickly. Since fences sit on a boundary, we also coordinate access and timing with neighbouring properties before asbestos fence removal starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does asbestos removal cost?
Asbestos removal costs will depend on the type of asbestos we’re removing and how much needs to be removed. It can be as simple as Class B 10m², which will cost around $1,800 just for removal, or 500m², which can cost up to $45,000.
A Class A removal project typically starts at around $10,000 and can reach millions of dollars, depending on the project’s size and survey findings. It’s always good to arrange testing before removal and identify what we will be dealing with. Asbestos testing will cost around $300, and a full survey will start from $1,200.
How soon after asbestos removal is it safe to go back into the building?
How long does asbestos removal take?
We do our best to work quickly, safely, and effectively so you can return to work as soon as possible without putting your teams or customers at risk. Each project is unique and carefully brought through our process.
As a rough reference, residential asbestos removal can take around 1-5 days, depending on the scope of work. Commercial asbestos removal can take from 1 day to several months. Timelines also depend on what is involved and the specific project needs.
If you have discovered asbestos in your commercial, residential, or industrial property, PRO Environmental Services can help you either manage it or remove it completely with encapsulation and remedial services.
Should I remove asbestos myself?
A licensed contractor also gives you the clearance certificate you’ll need if you’re selling or renting the property later.
What’s the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos removal?
Friable asbestos crumbles easily by hand and releases fibres more readily (think old pipe lagging or damaged ceiling material), so it needs a Class A licence, sealed containment, and air monitoring throughout.
Non-friable asbestos (such as cement roofing or fence panels) is bonded into the material and is safer when left undisturbed, but still requires a licensed Class B contractor to remove and dispose of it correctly. We’re licensed for both.
How do I know if my building has asbestos?
You can’t tell just by looking. Asbestos was used in hundreds of building products, and it looks like ordinary cement sheeting, ceiling tile, or vinyl flooring once it’s painted or installed.
If your home was built or renovated before 2000, the safest approach is to have a professional asbestos test conducted before you drill, sand, or demolish anything. We can arrange testing and talk you through what a positive result means for your project.