Fence: asbestos (hazard)
The fence is a material that can contain asbestos.
Hazard843 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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An experienced inspector can check it on site and tell you what it means for the property.
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How it compares
Number 3 of 16 on this part, by reports.
- Fence: condition that can lead to damage1,197 reports
- Fence: damage904 reports
- Fence: asbestos (hazard)This page843 reports
- Fence: wear713 reports
- Fence: obstructed (limit)514 reports
- Fence: paint deterioration440 reports
- Fence: decay or rot373 reports
- Fence: cracking303 reports
- Fence: rust292 reports
- Fence: settlement or subsidence270 reports
- Fence: poor workmanship250 reports
- Fence: trip or fall (hazard)158 reports
- Fence: incomplete123 reports
- Fence: termite damage117 reports
- Fence: debris33 reports
- Fence: missing28 reports
Where inspectors have recorded it
- Scarborough21 reports
- Morley18 reports
- Bayswater16 reports
- Tuart Hill15 reports
- Maylands14 reports
- Thornlie14 reports
- Dianella13 reports
- Padbury13 reports
- Clarkson11 reports
- Greenwood11 reports
- Mount Hawthorn11 reports
- Rockingham11 reports
- Stirling11 reports
- Willetton11 reports
- Armadale10 reports
- Duncraig10 reports
- Heathridge10 reports
- Ballajura9 reports
- Bedford9 reports
- Doubleview9 reports
- Balga8 reports
- Beechboro8 reports
- East Victoria Park8 reports
- Innaloo8 reports
- Kingsley8 reports
- Quinns Rocks8 reports
- Balcatta7 reports
- Beldon7 reports
- Girrawheen7 reports
- Hillarys7 reports
- Huntingdale7 reports
- Karrinyup7 reports
- Kelmscott7 reports
- Leeming7 reports
- Maddington7 reports
- Marangaroo7 reports
- Nollamara7 reports
- Noranda7 reports
- Wanneroo7 reports
- Belmont6 reports
- Cannington6 reports
- Carlisle6 reports
- Craigie6 reports
- Forrestfield6 reports
- Leederville6 reports
- North Perth6 reports
- St James6 reports
- West Leederville6 reports
- Carine5 reports
- Como5 reports
- Ferndale5 reports
- Midvale5 reports
- Mullaloo5 reports
- Nedlands5 reports
- Orelia5 reports
- Parkwood5 reports
- Rivervale5 reports
- Safety Bay5 reports
- South Perth5 reports
- Warnbro5 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.