Asbestos Floor Removal across New Zealand | Safe, Licensed & Compliant
Vinyl, Lino, Bitumen & Underlays – we remove all asbestos flooring products.
Vinyl tiles, lino backing, and jute underlay were once widely used for their durability, insulation, and fire resistance. From the 1950s through the mid-1980s, these materials were commonly installed in residential, educational, and commercial buildings.
If your flooring was laid before 1987, it may contain asbestos -particularly if it includes black adhesive, felt backing, or recycled jute underlay.
While sealed asbestos flooring may pose minimal risk when left undisturbed, deterioration or renovation can release hazardous airborne fibres.
Cracked tiles, water damage, sanding, or insulation upgrades can trigger fibre release, especially in high-moisture areas like bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, and hallways.
Seasonal humidity, temperature fluctuations, and legacy construction practices can accelerate the breakdown of older flooring materials.
Professional assessment and compliant removal are essential to mitigate risk and ensure safe remediation.
Whether you’re upgrading your floors, planning a renovation, or just want peace of mind, we’re here to help you move forward safely and confidently.
Hazard Pro Removals handles certified asbestos testing, removal, and clearance certification.
We operate across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, East Coast, and Central Plateau, and support commercial projects nationwide.
Hazard Pro Removes
Thermoplastic tiles were widely installed in New Zealand homes and commercial buildings before the 1980s – and many contain asbestos fibres embedded directly into the tile matrix.
These tiles are typically square, durable, and found in kitchens, laundries, and hallways, often laid over bitumen adhesives or asbestos-backed underlays.
While considered non-friable when intact, ageing, cracking, or removal can release hazardous fibres into the air and surrounding surfaces.
Vinyl and lino flooring installed in New Zealand homes before the 1980s often contains asbestos in the paper backing or adhesive layers – posing serious health risks when disturbed.
These materials were commonly used in kitchens, laundries, and hallways, and may appear intact while still releasing fibres during renovation, sanding, or uplift.
The asbestos paper backing is especially hazardous, as it becomes friable when aged or damaged, allowing fibres to become airborne and contaminate indoor environments.
💰 Asbestos Floor Removal Cost
From $130 – $180 per m², based on removal area, materials, and site access.
We offer upfront quotes following a site visit and material assessment.
“Got a question or need a quote? Send us a message or call us — we’ll get back to you fast, with answers you can trust.”
ASK a PRO – 0800 429 776
Let our Pros look after your safety & get your space hazard free!
Asbestos flooring products pose serious health risks when disturbed – especially during renovation, demolition, or water damage. Even materials that appear stable may release invisible fibres into the air, leading to long-term illness.
📊 Key Stats
Widespread Use in Pre-1980s Construction
Sheet flooring poses greater risk than tiles
Adhesives may also contain asbestos
Hidden Layers Beneath Modern Flooring
Our Process: Scope → Testing → Removal → Certificate
From booking to certification, we manage third-party assessors, so you don’t have to. Removing hassle as well as hazard!
1. Understand your requirements
We start by understanding your asbestos removal needs – so we can tailor a compliant solution.
2. Site Visit & Material Testing
Suspect materials are assessed on-site and tested in certified labs done by an independent assessor.
3. Class A & Class B Licensed Removal
Our licensed removalists use WorkSafe NZ protocols to handle other asbestos materials safely.
4. Clearance Certification
Independent third-party assessors inspect the site and issue full asbestos clearance certificates.
We operate under New Zealand and international standards that ensure safety, documentation, and trust.
From corporate offices to schools, Hazard Pro Removals delivers asbestos removal tailored to complex projects, including:
Ministry of Education compliance for schools & ECC
Multi-unit developments and commercial refurbishment
Re-roofing asbestos sites with full assessor coordination
We manage everything – from ARCP documentation to independent clearance – delivered with speed, accuracy, and minimal disruption.
Q: What flooring materials contain asbestos?
• Thermoplastic floor tiles (common in pre-1980s homes)
• PVC vinyl tiles and unbacked vinyl flooring
• Asbestos paper-backed vinyl sheets
Q: How does asbestos removal fit into re-roofing?
NZ law prohibits builders and renovators from disturbing asbestos-containing flooring unless licensed.
Hazard Pro handles:
• Consultation → Removal → Clearance → Roofer handover
This protects health, ensures legal compliance, and keeps schedules on track.
🔐 Why Trust Hazard Pro
Local expertise
Clear pricing, compliant documentation
Seamless communication and roofing coordination
Respectful site conduct and fast turnaround times
We remove asbestos from:
Super Six, decramastic, fibre cement, and pipework
Roofing systems, insulation, soffits, lagging
“Got a question or need a quote? Send us a message or call us — we’ll get back to you fast, with answers you can trust.”
ASK a PRO – 0800 429 77
Let our Pros look after your safety & get your space hazard free!
We can scrape 99.99% of ceilings – if Cut & Drop is your “only” option, give us a call for a free consultation & quote!
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