Asbestos Testing and Inspection in Newcastle

What asbestos testing and inspection in Newcastle actually involves

A licensed assessor inspects, takes samples and reports where the asbestos is and what condition it is in. Ask for the underfloor and roof spaces to be included. Results should be on a NATA-endorsed Certificate of Analysis.

Homes built before 1980

For a pre-1980 home, the NSW Government says to check for loose-fill asbestos insulation before work starts or is quoted.

What a test costs

The NSW Government's guide says testing a sample at a NATA-accredited laboratory costs between $40 and $140 (Asbestos in NSW, "Getting an asbestos sample tested", asbestos.nsw.gov.au, read 27 September 2026; the page carries no date of its own). It is the government's guide, not a quote from any laboratory.

A house that is not damaged and is not being renovated may need nothing done at all. Even so, the City of Newcastle's advice for older homes is to treat all fibro or cement sheets as if they contain asbestos unless tested. The council names fibro in garages, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and external walls, and roofs including eaves and gables, as the places to look.

Asbestos Testing and Inspection in Newcastle — common questions

How do I know if it is asbestos?

Have a sample tested at a NATA-accredited laboratory; looking at it cannot tell you.

My house was built before 1990. Does it have asbestos?

Probably, according to the NSW Government and the City of Newcastle. If it is undamaged and you are not renovating, you may not need to do anything.

What does an asbestos test cost?

The NSW Government's asbestos site gives $40 to $140 for a sample tested at a NATA-accredited laboratory. It is a government guide, not a laboratory's quote.