Hi guys
We are in the middle of purchasing a propery, just getting all our inspections done. One of the clauses in our O&E was that we were able to have an asbestos inspection done, and if the cost of removing said asbestos was over a certain value, then we could pull out of the sale. The reason for this is because we do want to extend the property we are buying, didn't want to get down the track and discover it was too much to remove asbestos.
Note, we are not wanting an inspection to see if there IS asbestos, rather, how much we are looking at to remove it. I guess a quote, but from the guy we spoke to, they charge us to come and have a look at it to quote.
Now, our building inspection is today. We haven't got the report yet, but when we spoke to him on the phone, he basically said, 'any house built prior to 1987 in Perth will have asbestos in it.' So, the reality is that our house has asbestos, and this will need to be considered when we come to do renos.
At the end of the day, we want this house. We will live in it as is before we start any reno's. Is it worth paying for this asbestos inspection/quote? Or just deal with it when it comes.
What about others who have renovated/extended older homes - they must all have to do deal with the asbestos removal right?
Thanks!
We are in the middle of purchasing a propery, just getting all our inspections done. One of the clauses in our O&E was that we were able to have an asbestos inspection done, and if the cost of removing said asbestos was over a certain value, then we could pull out of the sale. The reason for this is because we do want to extend the property we are buying, didn't want to get down the track and discover it was too much to remove asbestos.
Note, we are not wanting an inspection to see if there IS asbestos, rather, how much we are looking at to remove it. I guess a quote, but from the guy we spoke to, they charge us to come and have a look at it to quote.
Now, our building inspection is today. We haven't got the report yet, but when we spoke to him on the phone, he basically said, 'any house built prior to 1987 in Perth will have asbestos in it.' So, the reality is that our house has asbestos, and this will need to be considered when we come to do renos.
At the end of the day, we want this house. We will live in it as is before we start any reno's. Is it worth paying for this asbestos inspection/quote? Or just deal with it when it comes.
What about others who have renovated/extended older homes - they must all have to do deal with the asbestos removal right?
Thanks!