Asbestos in Soil
Asbestos in Soil Assessments Across Regional Victoria
Soil Asbestos Is a Serious and Often Overlooked Risk
Asbestos-containing materials do not always stay put. Over time, demolished buildings, illegal dumping, weathered sheeting and disrupted fill material can introduce asbestos fibres into the soil beneath a property. Once in the ground, this contamination is not visible to the naked eye and poses a serious health risk to anyone who disturbs the soil through gardening, earthworks or construction.
Asbestos in soil is regulated under the EPA framework in Victoria. If you are also concerned about asbestos within the building structure itself, our residential asbestos inspections and Division 5 audits cover above-ground materials separately.
Our Asbestos in Soil Services
Our team of licensed asbestos assessors and qualified environmental scientists provides comprehensive soil investigation services. All samples are analysed through our asbestos testing process at a NATA-accredited laboratory. Where contamination is confirmed, we provide EPA-compliant remediation advice and can issue a clearance assessment following soil remediation. For fire or flood affected sites where soil disturbance is a concern, see our fire and flood damaged property assessment service.
- Site investigation and visual survey for suspected soil contamination
- Systematic soil sampling using recognised protocols
- NATA-accredited laboratory analysis of all soil samples
- Risk assessment and contamination mapping
- Written reports meeting EPA Victoria requirements
- Expert remediation and disposal advice in line with EPA guidelines
- Clearance assessments following soil remediation works
Asbestos in soil is regulated under the EPA framework in Victoria. If you are also concerned about asbestos within the building structure itself, our residential asbestos inspections and Division 5 audits cover above-ground materials separately.
When Is a Soil Assessment Required?
- On sites where buildings containing asbestos have been demolished or damaged
- Where illegal dumping of building materials or fill is suspected
- During due diligence for property purchase or development
- When asbestos sheeting is found deteriorating in garden areas
- As part of EPA contaminated land assessment requirements
- Before any earthworks, landscaping or subdivision on affected sites
Covering Bendigo, Mildura and the Broader Region
From residential blocks in Bendigo to rural properties in the Sunraysia region, ProCheck Services handles asbestos in soil assessments for landowners, developers, councils and environmental consultants across regional Victoria. Contact us for a no-obligation quote.
