Replacing an asbestos roof in Hobart: what happens

Asbestos-cement sheeting is safest left undisturbed. Avoid drilling, cutting, sanding or water blasting it. If the roof is cracked, broken or leaking, send us a few photos and we can look at it before anything is touched.

Bonded or non-friable asbestos is in sound condition and sealed, and cement roof sheeting in good condition usually falls into this group. Friable asbestos is flaky or broken and can be crumbled by hand. The two are treated differently under the rules, and friable asbestos needs a Class A licence to remove. Aegis Asbestos, part of the same business as Crown Roofing Tas, holds a Class A licence.

Removing an asbestos roof is regulated work in Tasmania, and WorkSafe Tasmania sets the rules for how it is removed, wrapped and disposed of. We remove only the section of roof that can be replaced the same day, so the building is not left open overnight.

With the old sheeting gone, the frame is checked and repaired where needed. Sarking or insulation goes down, then the new roof is fixed with new flashings, ridge capping, gutters and downpipes. Metal sheeting is a common choice because it is lighter than the old cement sheets and comes in many profiles and colours.

Use the quote form on our website to send details and up to five photos of the roof, or call Alex on 0437 987 661. We take on household work across southern Tasmania and commercial work across the state.