First Class Roofing provides asbestos roof removal and replacement across Melbourne — backed by over 25 years of experience. If your home has an asbestos roof, we’ll inspect it thoroughly, explain every option clearly, and give you an honest recommendation for your property.
Removing asbestos from a roof is not a job to leave to chance. Strict rules govern how asbestos-containing material is handled and disposed of in Victoria, and the work is carried out in accordance with Australian health and safety standards, the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) requirements. On completion, an Asbestos Clearance Certificate is provided to you as the homeowner.
We work across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, including Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Northcote and beyond.
Call Lisa Now on 0412 069 632, or use the Get A Free Quote form to book your free inspection. Office hours are Monday to Friday 7am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm.
Asbestos roof removal is one of the most technically demanding and safety-critical jobs in roofing. Over 25 years, we’ve worked on asbestos roofs across Melbourne — so we understand the regulations, the practical difficulties of an ageing cement sheet roof, and what a good replacement looks like once it’s off.
Asbestos was widely used in Australian roofing materials until the late 1980s. Many homes built before 1990 — particularly the Victorian, Edwardian and mid-century properties that define Melbourne’s inner suburbs — still have asbestos-containing roofing in place. These roofs become increasingly fragile as they age, which is why professional assessment matters rather than a wait-and-see approach.
Every project is planned and managed by experienced roofing specialists, and Michael Lanyon leads assessments personally. The roofing is carried out by qualified and licensed Roof Plumbers and Roof Tilers, and the business maintains a Cm3 qualified health and safety management system. We’ll keep you informed throughout, so there are no surprises.
If you suspect your property has an asbestos roof, the first step is an honest, thorough inspection. We’ll assess the roof and the condition of the structure beneath it, talk you through what we find and set out the options, and provide a detailed, itemised written quote with no hidden costs — so you can compare it properly and make a confident, informed decision.
We serve Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs and surrounding areas including Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy, Collingwood and Northcote.
Book your free inspection: call 0412 069 632 or submit the Get A Free Quote form.
First Class Roofing provides asbestos roof removal and replacement across Melbourne — from the initial inspection through to a new Colorbond, metal or tile roof in place of the old sheeting. Removal and replacement are managed as one project, with one quote and one schedule. Here’s what the service covers.
Asbestos was commonly used in Australian roofing materials — particularly corrugated asbestos cement sheeting — from the 1940s through to the late 1980s. Many older Melbourne homes, especially in the inner northern and inner eastern suburbs, still have asbestos roofs in place.
As asbestos roofs age they become brittle and prone to breaking, meaning they can break apart and release microscopic fibres into the air. Exposure to asbestos fibres is linked to serious and potentially fatal health conditions including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Weathering, foot traffic, storm damage and pressure cleaning all make deterioration worse.
Removing an ageing asbestos roof is the responsible long-term solution for your family and your property. It is also not a DIY job. The rules covering how the material is removed, cleaned up and disposed of in Victoria are strict, and getting it wrong can put your household at risk and breach workplace health and safety law.
This is one of the most common questions Melbourne homeowners ask, and the honest answer depends on the condition of the roof, your long-term plans for the property, and the regulations that apply. In most residential situations, full removal and replacement is the more practical and cost effective long-term option. Here’s how to think it through:
We’ll assess the roof properly and give you a straight answer about which approach suits your property.
Asbestos removal in Victoria is governed by Australian health and safety standards, the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the EPA. Our work complies with WorkSafe Victoria and EPA guidelines, sits under a Cm3 qualified health and safety management system, and the team has completed Asbestos Awareness training (10314NAT).
On site, the removal team wears full protective clothing, respirators and gloves. Once the material is off the roof, the area is thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed, and the asbestos material is disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. Throughout the job we’ll keep you informed, so you know what is happening on your property and when.
For property managers and body corporates, the insurance position matters too: plumber’s insurance, public and product liability up to $20 million, and WorkCover, with all sites complying with WorkSafe Victoria requirements. Those are the figures you need before granting site access, and we can provide them up front.
An Asbestos Clearance Certificate is provided to you as the homeowner on completion of the removal. It is part of finishing the job properly rather than an optional extra, and it’s worth keeping with your property records alongside the Compliance Certificate issued by the Plumbing Board for the new roof.
If you have questions about what the certificate covers in your particular situation, raise them at the inspection and we’ll go through it with you before any work is booked.
Once the old roof has been removed, your home needs a quality replacement roof installed. We install a full range of replacement roofing, with Colorbond steel the most popular and practical choice for Melbourne homeowners replacing an asbestos roof.
Colorbond is durable, lightweight, low maintenance and engineered for Australian conditions — from hot summers to cold, wet Melbourne winters. It comes in a wide range of colours to suit your home’s existing look, and it carries a 20 year materials warranty from Bluescope Steel, on top of our 10 year guarantee on workmanship. We also install flat metal roofing, galvanised roofing and other options depending on your home’s structure, heritage considerations and budget. We’ll explain each option in plain language so you can weigh up value for money rather than just the headline price.
Melbourne’s inner suburbs are home to many Victorian and Edwardian terrace houses, and a good number were re-roofed with asbestos cement sheeting during the mid-twentieth century. These properties need roofers who understand both the removal process and the structural and aesthetic constraints of heritage roofing — narrow access, party walls, parapets, original box gutters and planning overlays.
On this kind of property we take care to protect the character and structural integrity of the building throughout the removal and replacement, and we’ll recommend replacement roofing that suits the style and heritage context of your home.
Commercial buildings and older residential properties across Melbourne frequently have asbestos roofing, particularly where they were constructed before 1990. We provide asbestos roof removal and Colorbond replacement for commercial clients, managing the project with minimal disruption to your operations.
For body corporates, property managers and facilities teams, the documentation is usually the deciding factor: public and product liability up to $20 million, WorkCover, a Cm3 qualified health and safety management system, and an Asbestos Clearance Certificate on completion.
No — high-pressure washing an asbestos roof should never be attempted. High-pressure water can break apart the asbestos-containing material and release fibres into the air, creating a serious hazard for anyone nearby. If your asbestos roof is covered in moss, lichen or dirt, cleaning it is not the answer. Have it inspected, and we’ll talk you through what to do about it.
Following asbestos roof removal, we provide a full range of roofing services:
An ageing asbestos roof doesn’t improve with time. As the sheeting deteriorates it becomes more fragile, and any water getting past it can quietly damage the structure underneath — which is the part that turns a straightforward job into an expensive one.
First Class Roofing has completed asbestos roof removal and Colorbond replacement for Melbourne homeowners and commercial clients across the inner north, inner east and surrounding suburbs. Our roofing tradespeople are qualified and licensed Roof Plumbers and Roof Tilers, and over 25 years of roofing experience sits behind every assessment and every quote.
Call 0412 069 632 or complete the Get A Free Quote form. We’re available Monday to Friday 7am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm.
Here’s what to expect, start to finish:
Ready to start? Call 0412 069 632 or send through the Get A Free Quote form and we’ll book your free inspection at a time that suits you.
First Class Roofing serves homeowners and commercial property owners throughout Melbourne’s inner north, inner east and surrounding suburbs. We remove asbestos roofs from the period homes, terrace houses and mid-century properties that make up many of Melbourne’s most established neighbourhoods.
Our asbestos roof removal and replacement service covers Melbourne suburbs including:
If your suburb isn’t listed, get in touch — we cover a wide area across metropolitan Melbourne.
To check availability in your area, call 0412 069 632 or use the Get A Free Quote form.
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If your Melbourne home was built before 1990 and the roof hasn’t been professionally inspected, it’s worth finding out what you’re dealing with. Ageing asbestos sheeting only gets more fragile, and the cost of dealing with damage underneath it grows the longer it’s left.
We’ll inspect your roof thoroughly, tell you honestly what condition it’s in, and set out the options — with no pressure and no obligation. You’ll get a fixed written quote, competitively priced, before you commit to anything.
Call 0412 069 632 or submit the Get A Free Quote form. Monday to Friday 7am–5pm, Saturday 8am–12pm.
