Licensed Asbestos Roof Removal Hobart & Southern Tasmania

Asbestos roofing requires a licensed professional. Just Roofing Tasmania handles safe, compliant removal across all of Tasmania.

If your home was built before 1990, there's a real chance your roof contains asbestos.


That's not a scare tactic, it's a fact of Australian building history. Asbestos-containing materials were used widely in roofing right through the 1980s. The important thing to know: contained, undisturbed asbestos is not an immediate emergency. The danger comes when it deteriorates, cracks, or is disturbed which is exactly what happens to an ageing roof over time.

Roofers working on a large corrugated metal roof under a blue sky

Why Licensed Removal Is Not Optional

Asbestos removal in Tasmania is a strictly regulated activity. It cannot legally be carried out by an unlicensed contractor or by a homeowner. Just Roofing Tasmania holds a current Tasmanian asbestos removal licence and carries out all removals in full compliance with Safe Work Australia guidelines.

One Team for Removal and Replacement

When most asbestos removalists finish, your roof is gone and you're left to coordinate a separate roofing contractor. Because Just Roofing Tasmania is a full roofing company, we handle both in a single project. Your asbestos comes off and your new Colorbond roof goes on, same team, same week.


See the before and after by sliding the arrow.

Weathered old wooden house with gray roof and lattice fence in a sparse yard
Old wooden house with a green roof and lattice fence, surrounded by trees in daylight
Old weathered wooden cabin with scaffolding and ladder in a wooded area

Does My Roof Contain Asbestos?

  • Your home was built or renovated between the 1950s and late 1980s
  • The roof is corrugated or flat sheeting that doesn't look like modern metal or tile
  • Sheets appear grey-white, cement-like, weathered, or crumbling at the edges
  • The roof has never been replaced since the home was built


Visual inspection alone cannot confirm asbestos — only testing can. If any of the above apply, call us and we'll help you determine next steps safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: How do I know if my roof contains asbestos?

    A: If your home was built before 1990 and has corrugated or flat cement sheeting, there is a real possibility it contains asbestos. Visual inspection alone cannot confirm it — only testing can. Call us and we'll advise on next steps.

  • Q: Is it legal to remove asbestos roofing yourself in Tasmania?

    A: No. Asbestos removal in Tasmania must be carried out by a licensed contractor. Just Roofing Tasmania holds a current Tasmanian asbestos removal licence.

  • Q: Can you replace the roof after asbestos removal?

    A: Yes. We handle removal and replacement in a single project. Your asbestos comes off and your new Colorbond roof goes on in the same day.

  • Q: How long does asbestos roof removal take?

    A: Most residential removals take 1 to 2 days. Combined with new roof installation, the total project is typically 3 to 5 days.

  • Q: Do you service all of Tasmania for asbestos removal?

    A: Yes. We carry out licensed asbestos roof removal across Hobart and all of Tasmania, including regional areas.

  • Q: Is undisturbed asbestos dangerous?

    A: Intact, undisturbed asbestos is not an immediate danger. The risk increases when it deteriorates, cracks, or is disturbed. An ageing roof naturally does this over time.

Need asbestos roofing removed safely? Call 0419 400 484 for professional removal in Hobart.