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About The House

4.9(111 reviews)
Kariong, NSW

About this business

About The House provides asbestos testing, asbestos removal and demolition services across Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle, offering sample drop-offs, site inspections and independent clearance certificates. The company emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance by working with registered hygienists and following SafeWork NSW requirements to deliver fast, reliable testing and professionally managed removals.

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Servicing Kariong and surrounding locations.

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  • Linda Allen

    5 May 2023

    When we found asbestos linings inside our house as we were about to renovate we had no hesitation in calling in John and his team after previously using them. Again, they were outstanding - constant (...

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    When we found asbestos linings inside our house as we were about to renovate we had no hesitation in calling in John and his team after previously using them. Again, they were outstanding - constant (daily) communication, they were able to complete the job quickly so we minimised any delays with our tradespeople and the whole team were friendly and efficient. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone that needs asbestos removed whether it be a big or small job.

  • Nathan L

    27 Aug 2019

    Last week, we had About The House come and remove all the asbestos fibro eaves and gables from our house, and they were absolutely fantastic - we can’t recommend them highly enough. Polite, friendly,...

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    Last week, we had About The House come and remove all the asbestos fibro eaves and gables from our house, and they were absolutely fantastic - we can’t recommend them highly enough. Polite, friendly, highly competent, absolutely professional and amazing attention to detail. They were very thorough and careful in all their preparations and safety measures, not cutting corners just to make things easier or quicker. They also really listened to and addressed our particular requirements. We were especially concerned to make sure our vegetable gardens were protected against any possibility of contamination and they happily implemented extra protective measures and took great care not to damage any of our plants. They made extra time available when it was needed and went above and beyond basic removal to ensure we ended up with a completely asbestos free result, even managing to remove sheets of asbestos that were sandwiched and compressed between heavy wooden beams and brick work. That even impressed the inspector! This was so much better than our previous experience with asbestos removal. We’re recommending them to everybody. Thanks so much, About The House!

  • Beecroft Bathrooms

    3 Apr 2024

    I have been using About The House for bathroom demolition and asbestos removal for years. I have always been happy with the professional service and never had any issues. The sites are left extremely...

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    I have been using About The House for bathroom demolition and asbestos removal for years. I have always been happy with the professional service and never had any issues. The sites are left extremely clean ready for the next stage of work. I can confidently recommend them.

  • Phillip Lalchere

    6 Sept 2023

    From our initial phone call to getting a quote, then carrying out the job, we found About The House to be a really professional company who act promptly, courteously and get the job done efficiently....

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    From our initial phone call to getting a quote, then carrying out the job, we found About The House to be a really professional company who act promptly, courteously and get the job done efficiently. Even though more asbestos was found than was first anticipated they didn’t hesitate to include the extra with the demolition and removal of the asbestos in an adjoining room. We would have no hesitation in recommending About The House to friends and neighbours.

  • Frances Hedges

    30 Sept 2021

    Super happy we chose About The House to test and remove the asbestos in our house. They have excellent customer service and were very efficient with the removal process. The areas they worked in were...

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    Super happy we chose About The House to test and remove the asbestos in our house. They have excellent customer service and were very efficient with the removal process. The areas they worked in were left clean and tidy and they also sent courtesy letters to our neighbours. Very professional and would recommend to anyone I know!

  • Peter Lawson

    22 Sept 2018

    I highly recommend About the House. We contacted a few asbestos companies and they were the only ones who bothered to reply. John came around on a Sunday and took the time to look around our property...

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    I highly recommend About the House. We contacted a few asbestos companies and they were the only ones who bothered to reply. John came around on a Sunday and took the time to look around our property identifying what needed removing. We found him patient, honest and committed to providing a good service. Office staff are also easy to deal with and very helpful. Job was done efficiently and expertly with certifications etc. They even provided temp fencing because we had a pool fence removed. We went with About the house based on previous reviews. We wanted someone who takes pride in their work and puts a priority on safety. We were very happy with them and we would highly recommend them.

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Do builders charge call-out fees?
Call‑out fees are common and typically cover travel and an initial inspection or assessment. This fee is usually separate from hourly labour and materials, and after‑hours or weekend attendance often attracts higher rates. Ask whether a call‑out or minimum charge applies when requesting quotes.
Do builders need a licence in Australia?
Yes. Building work generally needs to be carried out by a licensed builder in every state and territory, and NSW builders are regulated by NSW Fair Trading. Builders should be able to provide their state builder/contractor licence number and show appropriate insurances and ABN/GST registration. In Victoria, domestic building insurance is required above a state threshold for certain contracts.
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What areas does About The House service?
About The House services Sydney, Central Coast, and Newcastle and surrounds. Contact them to confirm service areas.

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