Breathe Easy understands that when you find asbestos in your home or business, it can seem like a big problem.
We aim to take that big problem, and break it up into small solutions.
We will tell you what your options are, the best practices vs the cheapest and offer you a realistic quote without all the fluff and overheads bigger companies tack on.
Breathe easy is pretty fast and can run circles around most larger asbestos removal groups. Which means you save time, money and can reoccupy/refurbish your building sooner.
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Commercial and Residential
Whether you’re a home owner looking to have a fence removed, or a building manager with multiple office blocks – we’ve got you covered.
We cover the entire process, from notification and planning through to asbestos removal, dumping of waste and clearance certification
No job is too big or too small.
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Auckland-wide and further
Whilst Breathe Easy is Auckland based, we regularly travel further abroad to tackle the types of jobs that no one else wants – or would charge an arm and a leg for – just ask us when we can get to your area.
- Northland
- Waikato
- Taupo & Rotorua
- Tauranga
- Hawkes Bay
- New Plymouth
- Christchurch
- Dunedin
By utilising our network of trained processionals, including removalists, supervisors, plasterers and painters, and asbestos assessors – we can cover most areas relatively easily.
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Please call us to talk costs and options
Why you might need an asbestos removalist
If you’re doing any kind of renovation or demolition in an area with asbestos-containing materials – you legally have to get the asbestos removed safely.
Under WorkSafe regulations you effectively become a PCBU (Person Conducting Business or Undertaking). Anyone who comes on-site to your property is therefore your responsibility. This includes their health and well being. It is important that there’s no risk of them inhaling the asbestos when they’re undertaking any renovation work.
Asbestos in New Zealand
Asbestos was widely used in New Zealand for its fire-resistant and durable properties, particularly in products like roofing materials, cladding, and underground pipes. In older homes, asbestos can be found in roofing (Super 6, Decramastic Tile), “popcorn ceilings”, soffits, vinyl backing, cladding and fences.
Asbestos was banned in New Zealand for use in construction materials in 2000, meaning buildings since then are likely asbestos-free.
Why it’s important not to remove the asbestos yourself
Removing asbestos on your own is dangerous and can make the material airborne, potentially contaminating your entire home.
Strict guidelines exist for its disposal, and failing to follow them means a removal company can’t legally handle it.
Asbestos is hazardous when disturbed, even during minor repairs, as fibres can be inhaled and cause serious health issues.
The safest way to remove asbestos is to hire a licensed removal company.
It’s recommended to leave asbestos removal to experts like Breathe Easy who have the necessary training and equipment to do it safely.