Asbestos Removal in Canterbury, New Zealand
Licensed contractors who remove asbestos-containing materials.
Asbestos removal in Canterbury is regulated nationally by WorkSafe New Zealand under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.
Any building in Canterbury built or renovated before 2000 could contain asbestos. Importing asbestos-containing products into New Zealand has been illegal since 2016.
A Class A licence covers any type or quantity of asbestos, including friable material. A Class B licence covers any amount of non-friable asbestos. No licence is needed for up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos, counted across the whole project for the site, but the work must still be done safely.
The licensed removalist must give WorkSafe written notice at least five days before work starts. Only a sudden, unexpected event or an essential-service breakdown allows work to start straight away, with phone notice immediately and written notice within 24 hours.
Class A jobs need a licensed asbestos assessor for air monitoring and clearance. Class B jobs can be cleared by an independent competent person.
In Christchurch, EcoDrop Metro Place in Bromley is the only council EcoDrop that accepts asbestos, under strict acceptance criteria. Selwyn District Council notes loads must be securely double-wrapped in 250 micron polythene. Kate Valley Landfill, run by Transwaste Canterbury, is one of a few Canterbury sites consented to receive asbestos.
The Canterbury earthquakes focused attention on asbestos in homes. For EQC-related repairs, asbestos testing is needed where asbestos may be present, and under the On-sold support package an asbestos survey is required for homes built before 2000.
We currently list 14 asbestos removal businesses in Canterbury. 10 of them also offer consulting.
In Timaru, Redruth Resource Recovery Park on Shaw Street accepts asbestos, but you must apply to Timaru District Council before disposal, and the council recommends using an asbestos removal specialist. In Ashburton District, the Ashburton and Rakaia resource recovery parks do not accept asbestos or products containing asbestos.
Ask for the removalist's licence class and get the clearance certificate in writing once the job is done.
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All Safe Environmental Solutions
Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
All Safe Environmental Solutions is a specialist asbestos removal company with 27 years of combined team experience, providing safe and efficient asbestos elimination, surveying, sampling, and training services in Christchurch and throughout New Zealand.
View DetailsIdentify Consulting
Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
Identify Consulting is an independent company providing qualified asbestos surveying, assessment, and management services for residential and commercial properties throughout New Zealand.
View DetailsTepirita Enterprises Ltd
Te Pirita, Canterbury
Tepirita Enterprises Ltd is an asbestos removal specialist based in Te Pirita, Canterbury. The company provides professional asbestos abatement services to residential and commercial clients throughout the region. Tepirita Enterprises handles asbestos identification, safe removal, and proper disposal in compliance with environmental regulations.
View DetailsSC Environmental
Christchurch, Canterbury
SC Environmental delivers comprehensive asbestos consultancy across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors with over 25 years of industry expertise, from hazardous materials identification through to regulatory compliance and ongoing risk management.
View DetailsMomentum Environmental Limited
Southbridge, Canterbury
Momentum Environmental Limited is an asbestos removal and environmental services company based in Southbridge, Canterbury. The business specialises in asbestos abatement and environmental remediation services, providing professional solutions for properties requiring hazard identification and safe removal.
View DetailsARL Solutions
Christchurch, Canterbury
ARL Solutions is a WorkSafe-licensed asbestos removal company based in Christchurch, working across Canterbury and the South Island. It removes asbestos from homes, including roofs, walls and floors before renovation or demolition, and offers commercial asbestos removal and disposal for property owners and businesses. The company also provides industrial cleaning and hazardous waste management. FAMANZ sponsor.
View DetailsMt Somers Excavation
Mount Somers, Canterbury
Mt Somers Excavation is an asbestos removal service based in Mount Somers, Canterbury. The company specialises in safe asbestos identification and removal, providing essential environmental services to protect health and safety in the local community.
View DetailsScaffold Solutions
Southbridge, Canterbury
Scaffold Solutions is an asbestos removal company based in Southbridge, Canterbury, specialising in safe and professional asbestos abatement services. The company handles the identification, containment, and removal of asbestos-containing materials from residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting public health.
View DetailsEcoCentral Limited
Southbridge, Canterbury
EcoCentral Limited is an asbestos removal specialist based in Southbridge, Canterbury, providing comprehensive environmental services to residential and commercial clients. The company specialises in safe asbestos identification, containment, and removal operations, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the process.
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