If you intend to remove asbestos cladding to replace it with an alternate cladding, without modifying the structure of the dwelling, then you do not need approval.
Even though you don’t need approval from your local council to conduct these works, you will need to engage a licensed contractor to do the removal work as the quantity will exceed 10 square metres (unless you have a seriously tiny house!).
As a matter of courtesy, we recommend you talk to your neighbours before you start these works. If not, there is a good chance we will get a phone call from worried neighbours, and as a result you will get a visit from us.
Please note, though, that you will need formal approval from your local council or a private certifier to remove asbestos cladding if:
- you intend to replace the asbestos cladding with any other facade other than replacement cladding, such as brick veneer etc, or
- you intend to modify the structure of your home.
For more information about these requirements, give your local council a call.