So what does an asbestos removal company in Sydney know about travel tips? You’re right, no more than the average Joe. But we do have our finger on the pulse of one particular globetrotting guideline. Travelling overseas can be life changing. Life-long friends are...
If you find asbestos in your home, it is recommended that you contact a licenced asbestos removalist to advise you on the best course of action. A licenced professional will also dispose of asbestos in accordance with the relevant regulations. Living in a home with...
Here at About The House we are dedicated to safe asbestos removal and protecting families from the hidden health threats in their home, like the scary Mesothelioma. Most of our clients already know that asbestos is dangerous but we often find ourselves answering more...
Australia has seen its ups and downs when it comes to this insidious material known as asbestos. Now, thankfully, our regulations are precise and extremely strict. Not only is it illegal to use in any building products, it is completely illegal to import in any way,...
Here are some weird and wonderful asbestos facts that will surely (hopefully) get you centre stage at the next street party. Being in the asbestos removal industry is not great for party conversations. You didn’t resuscitate someone on Bondi Beach. There aren’t any...
I get it. We live in a fear driven world where no one wants to take responsibility for themselves and companies cower at the thought of potential lawsuits. But if you are like me, you will often find yourself wondering what is legitimate danger and what is just rules...
Wittenoom is a stunning and tranquil piece of Australian country – and it is the most contaminated place in the southern hemisphere. It is Australia’s Chernobyl. Since 2007, this town has been officially closed, removed from maps and stripped of a local...
At times, such as the 1950’s, Australia has been one of the highest consumers of asbestos in the world. Thankfully since then we have had the substance completely banned from Australia, but that only happened in December of 2003. Not so long ago! The extent of the...
So you’ve just bought your dream home… well almost. You’ve bought the house that you are going to turn into your dream home. There are so many ways to transform old houses into a place that feels like home, and amongst all the ups and downs of making that a reality is...
In Australia, a large majority of asbestos produced, was used in manufacturing asbestos cement, which was a staple material in building construction. The asbestos based materials were cheap, durable and fire resistant. Australia has one of the highest asbestos...
