Super Six is a corrugated asbestos cement roofing product widely used across New Zealand from the 1940s to the 1980s, especially on homes, sheds, and commercial buildings.

Made with bonded chrysotile asbestos, these sheets were valued for their fire resistance and durability – but over time, weathering, cracks, and DIY repairs can release dangerous airborne fibres. Unsealed Super Six roofs are particularly vulnerable to rain and wind exposure, contaminating gutters, ceiling cavities, and surrounding soil.

If your roof is showing signs of age, Hazard Pro Removals offers certified inspections and safe removal, fully aligned with WorkSafe NZ and ISO standards.

Decramastic tiles are pressed metal roofing sheets coated with bitumen and stone chips, widely used across NZ homes before the 1980s — and many contain asbestos in the original coating.

While they were marketed for durability and weather resistance, ageing tiles can crack, delaminate, or shed their coating, releasing asbestos fibres into the air. Foot traffic, pressure washing, or DIY repairs can disturb the surface and pose serious health risks.

If your roof shows signs of wear, it’s time to book a certified asbestos inspection – because what’s overhead shouldn’t be a hazard

Soffits and gable ends in homes built before the mid-1980s across New Zealand often contain bonded asbestos cement sheeting, installed to resist moisture, fire, and rot.

While these materials were once considered practical, they can release hazardous fibres when cut, cracked, or weathered — especially during renovations or roof replacements. Ageing soffits and gable panels are a hidden risk in older homes, garages, and sheds.

Hazard Pro Removals provides certified inspections and safe removal, fully aligned with WorkSafe NZ regulations and ISO 45001 standards.

Asbestos insulation was historically used around hot water pipes, boilers, and ceiling cavities in NZ buildings constructed before the 1980s — often appearing as white, grey, or fibrous material.

While prized for its heat resistance and fireproofing, this insulation can release hazardous fibres when aged, damaged, or disturbed during renovations. Pipe lagging, sprayed coatings, and insulating boards may still be present in older homes, schools, and commercial properties, posing serious health risks if not professionally assessed.

Hazard Pro Removals delivers fully licensed asbestos assessment and removal services, backed by rigorous safety protocols and aligned with New Zealand’s regulatory and international standards.

Disturbance of non-friable asbestos releases invisible fibres, leading to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

📊 Key Stats for Waikato Homes

1 in 3 properties built pre-1990 may contain asbestos

1970s – ’80s peak installation years

Many homes from the 1940s – 60s contain asbestos-based roofing materials

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 roof materials contain asbestos?
• Pressed decramastic tiles, Super Six sheets
• Soffits, gable ends, lagging, pipe insulation
• Cement-based panels in roof cavities and exterior

Q: How does asbestos removal fit into re-roofing?
NZ law prohibits roofers from disturbing asbestos unless licensed.
Hazard Pro handles:
• Consultation → Removal → Clearance → Roofer handover
This protects health, ensures legal compliance, and keeps schedules on track.