Asbestos Removal & Hazardous Material Removal

With more than 150 Class A licensed technicians, we are Australia’s largest licensed asbestos removal service provider for industrial and construction projects.

We perform safe and comprehensive asbestos removal work nationwide, and have worked on some of the largest projects ever undertaken in Australia.

We have unrivalled knowledge and experience in industrial and construction projects, which allows us to continually improve our safety and processes.

Safe asbestos removal practices

We have worked with government authorities and regulatory bodies to develop codes of practice and safe asbestos removal procedures.

Our track record exists because of our years of experience, hard work, and maintaining the highest possible safety standards for both our workers and our clients.

Our safety measures include:

Certification and training of all removal technicians
Health checkups every two years of all our asbestos removal contractors
Supervision of works by a trained supervisor
Preparation of an asbestos removal control plan
Displaying safety signage and limiting access to the area
Air monitoring and hazard identification
Choosing wet or dry removal methods, depending on the job requirements
Use of personal protective equipment
Decontamination of asbestos contaminated soil, land, fill and more
Asbestos and hazardous waste containment and disposal

Asbestos removal

McMahon Services is a pioneer in the industry. Since the industries’ inception in the late 1970’s, we have completed over $500 million in asbestos removal, hazardous waste removal and environmental decontamination projects.

Our strong profile and reputation in the industry mean we have worked with authorities, regulatory bodies and government to develop approved codes of practice and safe-work procedures still in use today.

Through ongoing innovation, unparalleled treatment practices, strong compliance, asbestos handling experience, project history, and national reach, our team of trained personnel deliver superior results.

In 2020, the McMahon Services Group of Companies acquired Asurco Roofing and Cladding to expand our capabilities for asbestos roofing and cladding replacement and remediation works. Asurco is a Class A asbestos removal contractor in all states and territories in Australia, completing some of the largest asbestos roofing removal projects undertaken in Australia.

Asbestos removal specialist plant and equipment

McMahon Services has over $25 million of company owned specialist asbestos and hazardous materials removal equipment. Our equipment includes:

Truck-mounted high volume HEPA filtered H-class vacuum system
H-Class industrial vacuums
HEPA filtered air filtration units
HAZMAT hygiene facility
Pesonnel and equipment decontamination units
Positive pressure HEPA filtered air systems for machinery cabins
Floor stripping machines (ride-on and self-propelled)
Floor grinders with HEPA filtration

Asbestos removal services with McMahon Services are effective and efficient thanks to our investment in equipment and training.

Our capability

We perform all aspects of asbestos removal and disposal, including:

- Friable and bonded asbestos
- Removal from roofing, wall sheeting, fences, tiles and other materials
- Asbestos contaminated dust (ACD) removal
- Asbestos surveys, testing and analysis
- Asbestos pipe lagging and re-insulation
- Soil decontamination and environmental remediation
- Domestic projects
- Repair of asbestos-lined walls and roofing
- Safe transport and disposal of asbestos waste
- 24/7 emergency response for spills, fire, wind and water damage
- Commercial and industrial removal of asbestos
- Unlimited demolition license
- Repair or encapsulation of asbestos-lined walls and roofs
- Hazardous waste removal, remediation and disposal including PCBs, mercury, lead, chemicals, hydrocarbons, mould, acid sulphate soils, radioactive waste, hexavalent chromium and biological hazards

Asbestos removal

Our technicians are trained to the highest standards, and we carry the most comprehensive Australian asbestos insurance cover.

This insurance covers us as the asbestos contractors but also provides you with benefits as our client. Our insurance will place both ourselves and you under the Contractor’s Pollution Liability (Asbestos Disease) and Public & Product Liability – Asbestos Removal & Demolition policies.

Industrial asbestos removal

Power stations
Refineries
Chemical plants
Manufacturing plants
Ports and other maritime premises

Commercial asbestos removal

Hospitals
Schools and kindergartens
Universities and colleges
Office buildings
Shopping centres

Our extensive industry experience

We have provided asbestos removal and disposal services for a wide range of projects, including:

Looking for more information?

Do you have asbestos in your building? Contact the expert team at McMahon Services to assist you with safe, cost-effective and innovative removal services and advice.

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