Asbestos Fence Removal Dandenong

Old cement fences are the single most common source of asbestos in Dandenong homes. If your fence went up between the 1950s and mid-1980s, there’s a strong chance it’s Super Six asbestos sheeting — and removing it isn’t a job you can legally do yourself past a certain size. We remove asbestos fencing safely, dispose of it legally, and can replace it in the same job. Free on-site quote and a fixed price.

Is your Fence made of Asbestos?

Super Six — the fence to watch for

Most asbestos fencing in Dandenong is Super Six — corrugated fibre-cement sheeting made with asbestos, produced from around 1950 to 1985. The name comes from the six-inch spacing of the corrugations. It’s usually grey, has a slightly fibrous texture, and gives a sharp click when tapped.

Why you can’t tell by eye

Here’s the catch that trips people up: after 1985, manufacturers switched to a safe non-asbestos cellulose sheet called HardiFence, and the two look almost identical. So you can’t tell by eye whether your fence is the dangerous Super Six or the safe HardiFence. The only way to know for certain is a NATA-accredited lab test — a small sample sent for analysis. If your fence predates 1990 and you’re planning to remove, replace or work near it, testing first is the safe call. We can sample and test it before any removal work starts.

Can you remove an asbestos fence yourself in Victoria?

The 10 square metre rule

Almost never, once you do the maths. Under Victorian law, an unlicensed person can only remove non-friable asbestos if it’s 10 square metres or less and takes under one hour of removal work in any seven-day period.

Why most fences need a licensed removalist

A standard 1.8-metre-high fence is 1.8 square metres for every linear metre — so 10 square metres is only about 5.5 metres of fence. Almost any real fence line runs well past that. That means a typical asbestos fence removal in Dandenong legally requires a licensed removalist — a WorkSafe Victoria Class B licence at minimum for bonded fencing, or Class A if any of it has become friable through damage or weathering. We hold a [[CLASS A / CLASS B]] licence and handle the notification, removal and disposal to the letter of the compliance code.

How much does asbestos fence removal cost in Dandenong?

Typical price ranges

Most people can’t find a straight answer to this, so here’s a real guide. In Victoria in 2026, licensed asbestos fence removal typically runs from around $50–$80 per square metre, with a whole fence job commonly landing somewhere in the $1,000–$3,500 range depending on length and access. Testing a sample to confirm asbestos first is usually $60–$120.

What changes the price

Five things move the price: the length of the run (longer fences cost less per metre, because set-up and decontamination are fixed costs spread across more fence); the fence type (self-supporting Super Six is often quicker than post-and-bracket); condition (damaged or weathered sheeting needs more care); access (tight side gates and no vehicle access add time); and whether you want replacement fencing installed in the same job. The only accurate figure is an on-site measure — which we do free, and we give you a fixed price, not a range that moves on the day.

How We Remove Your Asbestos Fence

Test & Quote

We confirm whether the fence contains asbestos, arrange sampling if required, measure the full fence run and provide a fixed-price quote before work begins.

Notify & Set Up

Where legally required, we notify WorkSafe before starting. We then establish the work area and exclusion zone so the removal can be completed in a controlled manner.

Remove the Fence Safely

Fence sheets are kept damp and removed whole wherever possible rather than being snapped or broken. The material is then securely wrapped, double-bagged where appropriate and sealed as asbestos waste.

Dispose & Clean Up

The sealed asbestos waste is transported to a facility legally authorised to receive it. We then clean the work area and the ground line where the old fence was located.

Replace the Fence

If requested, we can organise or complete the replacement fence as part of the same project so the property is not left with an open boundary after removal.

Why asbestos fencing shouldn't be left or DIY'd

An intact, undisturbed asbestos fence is generally low-risk. The danger comes when it’s cut, drilled, snapped, sanded or breaks down with age — that’s when fibres go airborne. And because a fence is shared, removing it badly puts your neighbours at risk too, not just your own household. Weathered fencing that’s cracking is exactly the kind that’s started releasing fibres, which is why deteriorating asbestos fences are worth dealing with rather than leaving.

Asbestos fence removal across Greater Dandenong

We remove asbestos fencing in Dandenong and the surrounding suburbs, including Springvale, Noble Park, Keysborough, Dandenong South, Dandenong North, Doveton and Hallam.

Get a FREE Asbestos Fence Removal Quote from US

Found asbestos, or think you might have? Send us a photo or book an on-site assessment. We’ll confirm what it is, whether it legally needs a licensed removalist, and give you a fixed price to remove it safely.

FAQ

How do I know if my fence contains asbestos?

If it’s grey corrugated cement sheeting installed between the 1950s and mid-1980s, it may be Super Six asbestos. It looks almost identical to the safe post-1985 HardiFence, so a NATA-accredited lab test is the only way to confirm. We can sample and test it.

Only if it’s 10 square metres or less and takes under an hour — which is roughly 5.5 metres of standard fence. Most fence lines are longer, so a licensed removalist is legally required. It’s also shared with your neighbours, so doing it wrong affects them too.

Typically $50–$80 per square metre, with most whole-fence jobs landing around $1,000–$3,500 depending on length, condition and access. Testing is usually $60–$120. We give a fixed on-site quote.

Yes — we can install a new fence as part of the same job so you’re not left with an open boundary. We’ll price removal and replacement together.