Home asbestos inspection and sampling

Homeowners planning renovations, buyers of older properties, landlords, and small builders or tradies who need a result before starting work.

A fixed fee per inspection that includes a set number of samples, with extra charged per additional sample and for rush reports. Lab fees are usually passed on or built into your price.

• Careful, methodical inspection work
• Clear report writing
• Explaining risks calmly to worried customers
• Following safety procedures every time

• Licence and qualification rules differ by state and territory, so confirm what you need before taking any paid work
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check the policy covers asbestos work
• Your own health and safety: correct PPE, safe sampling and waste disposal procedures
• Reports can be relied on in legal or insurance disputes, so keep careful records and photos
• Home-based office use may need council approval, check with your local council

Startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $12,000, depending on equipment, protective gear and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many inspections you complete and your local demand.

Licence and qualification rules differ by state and territory, so confirm what you need before taking any paid work. Also check that your public liability and professional indemnity policy covers asbestos work, and check council rules for a home-based office.

Plan for correct PPE, safe sampling and waste disposal procedures every time. Reports can be relied on in legal or insurance disputes, so keep careful records and photos. Expect at least around 10 hours a week, as an estimate.