Asbestos Soil Remediation

# Asbestos Soil Remediation & Contaminated Land

Licensed asbestos soil testing, excavation, remediation and clearance certification for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Brisbane, Gold Coast and SEQ — a serious, regulated public health issue that requires specialist management.

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Overview

## Contaminated soil is classified as hazardous waste

Asbestos-contaminated soil is classified as hazardous waste under Queensland environmental legislation, and any remediation involving asbestos must be conducted by a licensed asbestos removalist.

We hold an A-Class Asbestos Removal Licence and manage soil remediation from initial testing through excavation and disposal to written clearance.

How it happens

## How asbestos ends up in soil

Pre-1980 properties with original fibro outbuildings, deteriorated super-six roofing or previous unexplained landscaping changes are particularly at risk.

### Degraded roofing & cladding

Asbestos cement that has crumbled and contaminated the ground surface and topsoil below.

### Buried building rubble

Rubble from historical demolitions — common on older blocks redeveloped without proper hazmat management — and asbestos-era backfill.

### Historical dumping

Fly-tipping or uncontrolled historical dumping of asbestos-containing materials on the site.

Our process

## Investigation to clearance

- #### Soil investigation

  Soil sampling from suspect areas; NATA-accredited laboratory analysis confirms the presence and concentration of asbestos.

- #### Remediation plan

  A site-specific plan aligned with NEPM guidelines and Queensland practice, with WHSQ notification as required.

- #### Excavation & removal

  Contaminated soil is excavated under asbestos controls — wet methods, PPE, air monitoring — loaded into lined containers and transported under a hazardous-waste manifest.

- #### Validation testing

  Confirmatory soil samples verify the area has been remediated below the applicable threshold for the intended land use.

- #### Clearance report

  A written validation and clearance report documents contamination extent, remediation undertaken and validation results.

Regulatory context

## Managed to the applicable standard for your land use

Acceptable levels depend on the intended use — residential with access by children being the most stringent.

- Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld)
- National Environment Protection (Site Contamination) Measure
- Relevant Safe Work Australia codes
- Land-use-specific clearance thresholds
- EPA-approved disposal facilities only
- Full disposal and clearance documentation

Common questions

## Soil remediation questions

Visible fragments, a history of fibro structures on the site, or recent disturbance that has raised dust concerns are all indicators. Definitive confirmation requires laboratory testing of soil samples. Contact us for a site assessment.

It depends on your policy and the cause of contamination. Some property policies include limited environmental liability cover. We can provide documentation to support an insurance claim.

Asbestos-contaminated soil is classified as hazardous waste and disposed of at an EPA-approved facility licensed to receive asbestos waste. We provide full disposal documentation.

Once validation testing confirms the soil meets the applicable threshold for the intended land use, the remediated area can be reinstated. Clean fill or imported topsoil may be required to replace excavated material.

Related services

## Manage the whole project under one licence

Because we hold both an A-Class Asbestos Removal Licence and a Queensland Demolition Licence, we can carry the related work below under the same contract.

Asbestos Testing & Inspections Asbestos Removal & Disposal Industrial Demolition Residential Demolition
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## Arrange asbestos soil testing

Licensed testing, excavation and clearance certification for contaminated land across Brisbane, Gold Coast and SEQ.

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