Commercial Asbestos Inspections
What is Commercial Asbestos Inspection?
A commercial asbestos inspection is your first step toward a safe, compliant, and worry-free workplace. Whether you manage offices, warehouses, factories, or retail spaces, identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is essential to protect staff, tenants, and visitors.
At Jim’s Building Inspections, our commercial asbestos inspections combine expert visual assessments, laboratory testing, and detailed reporting to give you the full picture of any asbestos risk. Our goal is simple: make sure your property is safe, compliant, and backed by professional documentation.
If you’re buying, leasing, or managing a commercial property, a commercial asbestos inspection ensures you know exactly what’s hidden behind walls, ceilings, and flooring—so you can make informed, confident decisions.
Why do you need an Asbestos Management Plan?
An asbestos management plan keeps your property safe, compliant, and ready for inspections or renovations. With a proper plan, you can:
- Maintain a complete asbestos register.
- Identify ACMs and assess their condition.
- Implement safe removal or containment strategies.
- Protect employees, visitors, and tenants.
- Stay compliant with workplace safety regulations.
Having a documented plan alongside a commercial asbestos inspection ensures you’re always prepared
What do our Commercial Asbestos Testing Report include?
When you engage Jim’s for commercial asbestos testing, you receive a detailed, actionable report that covers every critical aspect of asbestos management. Our commercial asbestos report includes:
- Identification of all asbestos-containing materials: Our inspectors locate and document all suspected ACMs.
- Condition assessments: Evaluate the integrity and potential risk of each ACM.
- Sample analysis: Where necessary, we perform asbestos testing to confirm the presence of hazardous materials.
- Lab reports and results: All samples are tested in accredited laboratories, with results included in your asbestos report for commercial property.
- Risk and control recommendations: Guidance for safe handling, monitoring, or removal.
- Asbestos removal control plan: A step-by-step strategy for remediation, if needed.
- Comprehensive documentation: Includes floor plans, photos, and locations of ACMs to assist with ongoing management.
Benefits of Asbestos Removal Control Plan
An asbestos removal control plan, combined with a robust asbestos register and management plan, provides a full lifecycle approach to commercial asbestos safety, from identification and testing to long-term monitoring and remediation.
Implementing a structured asbestos removal control plan after your commercial asbestos inspection offers multiple benefits:
- Workplace safety: Protect employees, tenants, and visitors from asbestos exposure.
- Regulatory compliance: Meet all legal obligations and demonstrate due diligence.
- Risk mitigation: Identify high-risk areas and prioritize remediation before problems escalate.
- Cost savings: Plan removal or containment efficiently, avoiding emergency expenses.
- Peace of mind: Confidence that your property is documented, safe, and managed according to industry best practices.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a commercial asbestos inspection?
Our inspections include visual identification, sampling, condition assessment, lab analysis, risk evaluation, and preparation of an asbestos register and management plan.
Why is an asbestos register important for commercial properties?
An asbestos register documents all identified ACMs, their locations, and risks. It ensures compliance with WHS regulations and helps manage ongoing safety.
How often should a commercial asbestos management plan be updated?
It is recommended to review and update the asbestos register and management plan at least annually or after any building works or renovations.
How do I get an asbestos report for my commercial property?
Simply book a commercial asbestos inspection with Jim’s. We perform the inspection, testing, and prepare a detailed asbestos report for commercial property.
What are the legal requirements for asbestos testing in commercial buildings?
Business owners must maintain an asbestos register, implement an asbestos management plan, and ensure all ACMs are managed safely according to WHS regulations.
Can we help prepare an asbestos register and management plan for your business?
Yes. Jim’s provides a complete service including preparation of asbestos registers, management plans, and ongoing inspection support.
How long does a commercial asbestos inspection take?
Inspections typically take 1–2 days depending on the size of the property, complexity of ACMs, and required sampling.
What happens if asbestos is found during commercial asbestos testing?
We provide a clear asbestos removal control plan with recommendations for safe management, removal, or containment, ensuring compliance and workplace safety.
Why choose Jim’s professional commercial asbestos inspection services?
Our qualified inspectors provide reliable, independent assessments, thorough commercial asbestos testing, and detailed reports to keep your property compliant, safe, and protected.