Asbestos Removal Brisbane Southside
Total Asbestos is Brisbane southside’s local asbestos removal company — based at Acacia Ridge, in the heart of the southside. Our licensed team provides asbestos testing, safe removal and legal disposal across every southern suburb, backed by more than forty years of combined experience and a 4.8-star rating from over 100 Google reviews. Being based right here means faster quotes, faster starts and no travel premiums.
Call (07) 3151 0312 for a free southside quote — we’re on the tools six days a week.
Asbestos Removal Services Across Brisbane’s Southside
- Residential asbestos removal — fibro sheeting, eaves, fences, bathrooms and kitchens
- Commercial asbestos removal — shops, offices, schools and industrial sites
- Asbestos testing and inspections — laboratory-verified analysis of suspect materials
- Friable asbestos removal — licensed Class A work including insulation and pipe lagging
- Asbestos roof removal — super-six and corrugated asbestos-cement roofs
- Asbestos soil remediation — contaminated soil testing, excavation and validation
- Emergency asbestos removal — storm damage and accidental disturbance, prioritised same-day
Southside Suburbs We Service
From our Acacia Ridge base we cover the entire southside, including:
Acacia Ridge, Coopers Plains, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills, Runcorn, Kuraby, Eight Mile Plains, Wishart, Mount Gravatt, Upper Mount Gravatt, Holland Park, Greenslopes, Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale, Mansfield, Rocklea, Salisbury, Moorooka, Annerley, Yeronga, Fairfield, Tarragindi, Algester, Calamvale, Stretton, Parkinson, Drewvale, Browns Plains, Forest Lake, Inala, Richlands, Durack, Oxley, Corinda, Sherwood, Springwood, Underwood and Logan Central.
Working further south into the City of Logan — Springwood, Browns Plains, Marsden, Beenleigh or Jimboomba? See our asbestos removal Logan page.
Somewhere else on the southside? Get in touch — if it’s south of the river, we’re minutes away.
Why Southside Homes Need Asbestos Checks
The southside’s housing stock is full of post-war fibro homes — suburbs like Acacia Ridge, Salisbury, Inala, Moorooka and Sunnybank were built out through the 1950s–70s, when asbestos-cement sheeting was standard for cladding, eaves, fences, bathroom linings and roofs. If your home was built or renovated before 1990, assume asbestos until testing proves otherwise.
Asbestos is generally safe while sealed and undisturbed. The danger comes when it’s cut, drilled, sanded or broken — during renovations, storm damage or DIY work — releasing fibres linked to mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. 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 — suspect materials identified and confirmed with laboratory analysis.
- Fixed quote & safety plan — clear price and a documented removal control plan before work starts.
- Controlled removal — licensed removalists with full PPE, containment and air monitoring where required.
- Clearance & certificate — independent clearance inspection certifies your site is safe to reoccupy.
- Legal disposal — waste wrapped, transported and disposed of at a licensed facility, with documentation supplied.
Frequently Asked Questions — Southside Asbestos Removal
How much does asbestos removal cost on the southside?
It depends on the material, condition and access — a fence or eaves job costs far less than friable removal. See our cost guide or call for a free fixed quote. Because we’re based at Acacia Ridge, southside quotes are usually our fastest.
How quickly can you get to me?
For most southside suburbs we can inspect within days, and our emergency team prioritises same-day response for disturbed or storm-damaged asbestos.
Do I need testing before removal?
If a material hasn’t been confirmed as asbestos, testing is the safest first step — and some suspect materials turn out asbestos-free, saving you the cost of removal.
Are you licensed for all types of asbestos?
Yes — licensed for both non-friable and friable asbestos removal in Queensland, with every job completed to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements and fully documented.
Get Your Free Southside Quote Today
Read what our customers say on our testimonials page, then call (07) 3151 0312 or request a quote online — your local southside team will 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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