Asbestos Removal in Wellington, New Zealand
Licensed contractors who remove asbestos-containing materials.
Asbestos removal in Wellington is regulated nationally by WorkSafe New Zealand under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.
Any building in Wellington 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.
Wellington City Council's Southern Landfill accepts asbestos only with an asbestos disposal application, and needs at least 48 hours' notice. It charges asbestos by the tonne, with a minimum charge, at a higher rate than general waste.
We currently list 13 asbestos removal businesses in the Wellington region. 10 of them also offer consulting and 3 offer testing.
Ask for the removalist's licence class and get the clearance certificate in writing once the job is done.
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Chemsafety Limited - Wellington
Avalon, Wellington
Chemsafety Limited provides asbestos removal, hazardous substances management, and occupational hygiene services to identify, quantify and mitigate health hazards in workplaces throughout New Zealand.
View DetailsWellington Demolition
Waitangirua, Wellington
Wellington Demolition is a premier demolition and asbestos removal contractor providing safe and reliable commercial, residential, and industrial demolition services in the Wellington region.
View DetailsMajor Consulting Group Limited
Avalon, Wellington
Major Consulting Group Limited is an asbestos removal services company based in Avalon, Wellington, New Zealand. The company specialises in identifying and safely removing asbestos from residential and commercial properties, helping clients manage environmental health risks associated with hazardous materials.
View DetailsQuality Demolition & Contracting
Avalon, Wellington
Quality Demolition & Contracting provides asbestos removal services to clients throughout Avalon and Wellington. The company specialises in safe and compliant asbestos abatement, helping property owners manage hazardous materials responsibly. With expertise in environmental remediation, Quality Demolition & Contracting delivers reliable solutions for contaminated site management and cleanup.
View DetailsClear Air Management
Avalon, Wellington
Clear Air Management is a dedicated team of licensed asbestos removal experts providing affordable and reliable Class A and B asbestos removal services for both commercial and residential projects.
View DetailsProRem Property Remediation
Carterton, Wellington
ProRem is a New Zealand-owned property remediation specialist providing safe, certified solutions for asbestos removal, environmental decontamination, and property damage restoration across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
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