Ceiling lining: asbestos (hazard)
The ceiling lining is a material that can contain asbestos.
Hazard86 reports.
What this means for you
A safety matter. We treat these first.
This material can contain asbestos. Do not sand, drill or remove it. Ask an appropriately licensed assessor to test it.
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How it compares
Number 13 of 13 on this part, by reports.
- Ceiling lining: cracking2,094 reports
- Ceiling lining: paint deterioration1,530 reports
- Ceiling lining: marks or staining1,460 reports
- Ceiling lining: wear1,015 reports
- Ceiling lining: poor workmanship812 reports
- Ceiling lining: loose733 reports
- Ceiling lining: damage721 reports
- Ceiling lining: moisture423 reports
- Ceiling lining: incomplete328 reports
- Ceiling lining: mould (hazard)314 reports
- Ceiling lining: settlement or subsidence223 reports
- Ceiling lining: trip or fall (hazard)185 reports
- Ceiling lining: asbestos (hazard)This page86 reports
Where inspectors have recorded it
- Balga8 reports
What to do
- Do not disturb it or start repairs until an experienced inspector has looked at it.
- Keep children and pets away from it until you know more.
- Ask your inspector to check it by name.