Asbestos Removal Brisbane Northside
Looking for a licensed asbestos removal company on Brisbane’s northside? Total Asbestos provides safe, fully compliant asbestos testing, removal and disposal across the northern suburbs — from Chermside and Stafford to North Lakes, Redcliffe and Caboolture. Our certified team has more than forty years of combined experience, a 4.8-star rating from over 100 Google reviews, and handles jobs of every size, from a single fibro sheet to full commercial strip-outs.
Call (07) 3151 0312 for a fast, free quote anywhere on the northside — we’re on the tools six days a week.
Asbestos Removal Services Across Brisbane’s Northside
We deliver the full range of asbestos services to northside homes, businesses and industrial sites:
- Residential asbestos removal — fibro sheeting, eaves, fences, bathrooms and kitchens
- Commercial asbestos removal — shops, offices, schools and government facilities
- Asbestos testing and inspections — NATA-accredited laboratory analysis of suspect materials
- Friable asbestos removal — Class A licensed work including pipe lagging and insulation
- Asbestos roof removal — super-six and corrugated asbestos-cement roofs
- Asbestos soil remediation — contaminated soil testing, excavation and validation
- Emergency asbestos removal — storm damage, fire damage and accidental disturbance
Recent northside project: Zillmere knockdown rebuild
In July 2026 we cleared a Zillmere property for a new home as one project: about 450 m² of friable low-density asbestos board removed from the internal linings under Class A conditions, the house demolished, about 50 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated soil found under the slab and removed with its own hygienist clearance, and the concrete pool taken out and backfilled. Read the Zillmere case study, or see all our asbestos removal case studies.
Northside Suburbs We Service
Our crews work across the entire northern corridor of Brisbane and Moreton Bay, including:
Chermside, Kedron, Stafford, Stafford Heights, Everton Park, Aspley, Wavell Heights, Nundah, Northgate, Banyo, Virginia, Geebung, Zillmere, Boondall, Sandgate, Brighton, Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills, Albany Creek, Eatons Hill, Ferny Hills, Mitchelton, The Gap, Enoggera, Ashgrove, Newmarket, Windsor, Clayfield, Ascot, Hamilton, Strathpine, Bray Park, Lawnton, Petrie, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, North Lakes, Mango Hill, Deception Bay, Redcliffe, Margate, Kippa-Ring, Scarborough, Burpengary, Morayfield and Caboolture.
Not on the list? We cover the whole of greater Brisbane — get in touch and we’ll be there.
Why Northside Homes Are at Higher Risk of Asbestos
Brisbane’s northside has one of the city’s largest concentrations of post-war and pre-1990 housing. Suburbs like Chermside, Stafford, Wavell Heights, Zillmere and Sandgate were built out heavily between the 1940s and 1970s, when asbestos-cement sheeting was the standard material for wall cladding, eaves, fences, bathroom linings and roofs. If your northside home was built or renovated before 1990, it is very likely to contain asbestos somewhere.
Asbestos is generally safe while it is sealed and undisturbed. The danger comes when it is cut, drilled, sanded or broken — during renovations, storm damage or DIY work — releasing fibres that can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer decades after exposure. Around 4,000 Australians still die from asbestos-related disease every year, which is why Queensland law tightly restricts who can remove it and how it must be disposed of.
Our Process: Safe, Licensed and Fully Documented
- Inspection & testing — we identify suspect materials and confirm them with laboratory analysis.
- Fixed quote & safety plan — you get a clear price and a documented removal control plan before work starts.
- Controlled removal — licensed removalists work with full PPE, containment and air monitoring where required.
- Clearance & certificate — an independent clearance inspection certifies your site is safe to reoccupy.
- Legal disposal — all asbestos waste is wrapped, transported and disposed of at a licensed facility, with documentation supplied.
Frequently Asked Questions — Northside Asbestos Removal
How much does asbestos removal cost on Brisbane’s northside?
Cost depends on the type of material, its condition and access. Small non-friable jobs like a fence or eaves are far cheaper than friable removal. See our asbestos removal cost guide or call for a free fixed quote — we quote northside jobs every day.
How quickly can you get to my suburb?
We schedule northside inspections throughout the week and can usually attend within a few days. For urgent situations — storm damage or disturbed asbestos — our emergency team prioritises same-day response.
Do I need testing before removal?
If a material hasn’t been confirmed as asbestos, testing is the safest first step and often saves money — some suspect materials turn out to be asbestos-free. We offer laboratory-verified testing across all northside suburbs.
Are you licensed for all types of asbestos?
Yes. We hold Class A asbestos removal licence 2326978, issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, which covers both friable and non-friable (bonded) asbestos. Every job is completed to WHSQ requirements with full documentation. Our licence numbers and insurance cover are listed on our licences and insurance page.
Get Your Free Northside Quote Today
Don’t risk your family’s health or a WHS fine with DIY removal. Read what our customers say on our testimonials page, then call (07) 3151 0312 or request a quote online — we’ll take care of the rest.
Can you tell on your own if your environment contains asbestos? The answer is “no.” Because asbestos is odourless and tasteless, you cannot know if it exists unless you have asbestos testing in the building. This kind of testing should only be done by a trained professional company, such as Total Asbestos. We have the knowledge and the tools to determine if your building contains asbestos quickly. If your environment includes dangerous asbestos, we can get rid of it fast.
How much does asbestos removal cost? When you speak to Total Asbestos, we will discuss your problem and come up with a plan and a payment solution. You don’t have to have all the answers. It’s our job to investigate your building and make the necessary conclusions thoroughly.
At Total Asbestos, our team members and staff are fully qualified and accredited to remove asbestos in your residential or commercial building. You know asbestos disposal is crucial to maintaining the health of a building’s occupants. Don’t delay. Call Total Asbestos & Demolition now at (07) 3151 0312.
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