Asbestos Services

Asbestos Testing & Inspections

BBN Consulting delivers accurate, defensible asbestos testing and inspections across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and throughout Queensland. Our Licensed Asbestos Assessors inspect your site, collect samples and identify asbestos containing materials, so you know exactly what you're dealing with before work starts, not after.

Who It's For

Do you need asbestos testing?

Homeowners & renovators

If your property was built or renovated before 1990, asbestos containing materials are a real possibility. Our Licensed Asbestos Assessors inspect your home, take samples of any suspect materials and confirm them through a NATA-accredited laboratory, before you renovate or demolish.

Builders, workplaces & site managers

From single sites to large commercial projects, we inspect, sample and document asbestos so work can proceed safely and compliantly, including recording findings on required asbestos registers. Brisbane is our base, and we work across South East Queensland, regional Queensland and interstate.

Know Your Site

Where asbestos is commonly found

Asbestos was used in thousands of building products in Australia until the late 1980s, and wasn't fully banned until 2003. If your property was built or renovated before 1990, these are the places we most commonly find it:

Roofing & fencing

Corrugated asbestos cement roofing and 'super six' fencing, among the most common and most weathered sources on older properties.

Wall & ceiling sheeting

Fibro cladding, internal wall sheeting and wet-area linings in bathrooms, laundries and kitchens.

Vinyl flooring & backing

Vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring and the black bitumen adhesive backing beneath them.

Eaves, soffits & gables

Flat asbestos cement sheeting used extensively in eaves linings and external trim.

Pipe lagging & insulation

Insulation around hot water pipes, boilers and heaters, often friable and higher risk when disturbed.

In soil & buried fill

Broken down or improperly disposed asbestos materials in soil, often found alongside contaminated land investigations.

When To Act

When do you need asbestos testing?

Asbestos obligations are set out in work health and safety legislation, and testing is often a formal requirement, not just good practice. Common triggers include:

Renovating or demolishing: properties built before 1990 are likely to contain asbestos materials, and these must be identified before work starts.
Suspect material found during works: if fibro sheeting, lagging or other suspect material is uncovered, stop work and have it tested before disturbing it further.
Buying or selling property: a pre-purchase inspection confirms what you're taking on before you commit.
Workplace obligations: workplaces with buildings constructed before 2004 need an asbestos register and management plan kept up to date.
After asbestos removal: clearance inspections and air monitoring confirm an area is safe to reoccupy.
Damaged or deteriorating materials: weathered fencing or roofing, storm damage or crumbling sheeting can release fibres and needs assessing promptly.
Why BBN

Benefits of working with us

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At BBN, we're committed to providing a complete service that lets you know exactly how and when to safeguard your business from hazards. You can rest assured that we have the means and experience to help you at every turn.

Our services are fast and consistent, with 48hr asbestos testing available, so you can get back to doing what you do best without worrying about experiencing harsh and costly delays.

BBN Consulting: reliable asbestos testing professionals

No matter what stage you're at with your project, ensuring the safety of you and your employees is non-negotiable. BBN Consulting can give you the assurance you need with our fast and reliable asbestos testing services.

We only use NATA-accredited laboratories to perform our asbestos testing and can have a report delivered to you within 48 hours. We also offer a range of other specialist services, including occupational hygiene and safety, to ensure your site remains safe and free of hazards.

If you would like to speak to one of our consultants or book an inspection, give us a call on 0421 748 867 or fill out an enquiry form online.

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FAQs

Have Questions? We’re here to help you.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is made up of six naturally occurring minerals made up of heat-resistant fibres. Asbestos was used in several consumer products across the world before it was discovered to be extremely harmful when inhaled and can cause several types of cancers, including mesothelioma.
What does asbestos look like?
Asbestos can come in many different colours and textures. The most common type of asbestos used in commercial buildings is raw asbestos. Raw asbestos can be white, grey, blue or brown and has a thick and fluffy consistency.
How can I test for asbestos?
Leave that to us. Professionals should only conduct testing for asbestos to minimise the risk of exposure. BBN Consulting provides 48hr asbestos testing in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne and Brisbane. We can determine the presence of asbestos fibres and recommend strategies to get your team back on site.
How do you identify asbestos?
BBN Consulting uses NATA-accredited laboratories for asbestos testing. This helps us deliver accurate and reliable results to clients and guarantees a faster turnaround on our reports. We’ll be able to identify any risks of asbestos and inform you if immediate action is required.
What is the difference between friable and bonded asbestos?
Bonded asbestos is mixed into a solid matrix like cement sheeting, lower risk while intact. Friable asbestos crumbles easily and releases fibres into the air, making it far more dangerous and subject to stricter removal requirements. A survey identifies which type you have, because the answer changes who can remove it and how.
My DA consent requires a hazardous materials survey. What do I do?
That condition means a qualified consultant must survey the building for asbestos and other hazardous materials before demolition or refurbishment starts, and produce a register your contractor works from. BBN delivers exactly this — contact us with the consent wording and we'll scope it same day.
What is a clearance certificate?
After asbestos removal, an independent assessor inspects the area and conducts air monitoring to confirm it's safe to reoccupy. BBN provides clearance inspections and air monitoring so work can resume with documented proof the area is clear.