Asbestos Removal Contractor in Perth WA
Boretech Contracting safely removes and disposes of non-friable asbestos across Perth metro and regional Western Australia, with licensing also extending to New South Wales and South Australia. With more than 50 years of combined industry experience, our crews regularly remove asbestos cement pits, conduits, fibro sheeting, and other bonded asbestos materials encountered on telecommunications, utility, civil, and infrastructure projects.
Asbestos removal has been part of our work since the NBN rollout, where we replaced thousands of legacy asbestos Telstra pits across WA. That experience means our crews understand how to safely manage asbestos in active construction environments, with every removal completed under site-specific control plans by trained and licensed personnel.
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What Is Non-Friable Asbestos Removal?
Non-friable asbestos, also called bonded asbestos, is asbestos held firmly within a solid material such as asbestos cement so the fibres are not readily released while it stays intact. It is the most common form found across older infrastructure: asbestos cement pits, pipes, conduit, fibro sheeting, and similar products. Removing it safely means controlling the work so fibres are not disturbed into the air, containing and labelling the waste, disposing of it at a licensed facility, and confirming the area is clean before normal use resumes.
Boretech removes non-friable asbestos across the situations utility and civil work throws up, including:
- Asbestos cement telecommunications pits, conduit, and surrounds
- Bonded asbestos uncovered during trenching, excavation, and pit works
- Fibro sheeting and asbestos cement products on civil and commercial sites
- Asbestos contaminated material encountered along service alignments
- Removal followed by full surface reinstatement under one contract
Why Clients Choose Boretech for Asbestos Removal in Perth WA
Boretech has been removing bonded asbestos since the company’s earliest utility work, and treats it as a core capability rather than a bolt-on. Our crews handle asbestos as part of the wider civil scope, which is exactly where it tends to appear.
Licensed Across WA, NSW, and SA
Boretech holds a Restricted (non-friable) Asbestos Removal Licence and removes bonded asbestos across three states. For clients running infrastructure or utility programmes that cross borders, that means one contractor can manage the asbestos scope consistently rather than engaging separate removalists in each jurisdiction.
- Restricted (Class B, non-friable) Asbestos Removal Licence WR2407
- Licensed to remove non-friable asbestos in WA, NSW, and SA
- Consistent removal and documentation standard across all three states
- Work delivered under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and the equivalent state frameworks
Utility and Telecommunications Asbestos Specialists
Removing an old asbestos cement Telstra pit in a live footpath is a different job to a backyard fibro shed, and it is the job Boretech built its business on. Our crews understand the pits, conduit, and surrounds that carry bonded asbestos across utility networks, and how to remove them without disrupting the live services around them.
- Telstra and NBN asbestos pit removal experience from the rollout onward
- Removal of asbestos cement conduit and surrounds along service alignments
- Confined space and live service awareness built into every pit removal
- Asbestos managed as part of the civil scope, not a separate mobilisation
Removal and Reinstatement Under One Contract
A removed asbestos pit in the middle of a footpath or driveway is only half a finished job. Boretech reinstates the surface once the clearance is signed off, so the client gets the area handed back complete rather than chasing a separate contractor to make good.
- Concrete footpath reinstatement
- Concrete driveway reinstatement
- Bitumen roadway reinstatement
- Brick paving reinstatement
Trained Crews and Company-Owned Plant
Boretech’s field personnel hold the Remove Non-Friable Asbestos competency and are enrolled in ongoing training, and the company brings its own excavation, vacuum, and support plant from its Balcatta and Kalgoorlie bases rather than relying on hire availability.
- All field crews hold the Remove Non-Friable Asbestos ticket
- Company-owned excavators and vacuum trucks for controlled removal and service exposure
- Over 200 items of plant maintained in-house across two bases
- Kalgoorlie regional base for faster mobilisation into Goldfields and Mid West work
WA Removal, Disposal, and Clearance Standards
Asbestos removal in WA is tightly regulated, and Boretech delivers each job to those requirements: notification before work begins, controlled removal, labelled waste to a licensed facility, and a clearance inspection before the area returns to use.
- Compliant with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and WHS (General) Regulations 2022
- WorkSafe notification completed before licensed removal commences
- Asbestos waste labelled, transported, and disposed of at a licensed facility
- Clearance inspection by a competent person before the area is reoccupied
How Boretech Manages Asbestos Removal Projects
Boretech applies the same controlled process to every removal, whether the scope is a single asbestos cement pit in a residential verge or asbestos contaminated material uncovered across a civil alignment.
Site Assessment and Asbestos Identification
Before removal begins, the team confirms what is being dealt with. Suspected material is identified by a competent person or assumed to be asbestos where its status cannot be confirmed, and the asbestos register and any available site records are reviewed. The type, location, and quantity of bonded asbestos are established so the removal can be scoped, notified, and resourced correctly rather than discovered mid-job.
Notification and Removal Control Plan
Where the work meets the licensed removal thresholds, WorkSafe is notified before removal begins within the required notice period. A site-specific Safe Work Method Statement and asbestos removal control plan are prepared, covering the removal method, control zones, decontamination, waste handling, and the clearance and reinstatement steps that follow.
Site Setup and Containment
The work area is set up to keep fibres contained and people out. Control zones and signage are established, decontamination arrangements are put in place, and the crew is fitted with the correct respiratory protection and disposable PPE. Where the removal sits in a road reserve or live footpath, traffic management and public access controls are set up before any material is disturbed.
Controlled Removal
Bonded asbestos is removed using controlled, low-disturbance methods that keep the material intact and suppress fibre release, avoiding the high-speed power tools and abrasive techniques that break it up. Pits, conduit, sheeting, and contaminated material are removed whole wherever possible, wrapped, and sealed. Boretech’s own excavation and vacuum plant is used where mechanical assistance is needed, operated to keep the material contained throughout.
Clearance, Waste Disposal, and Documentation
Once removal is complete, the area is cleaned to remove visible residue and a clearance inspection is carried out by a competent person before it returns to use. Asbestos waste is double-wrapped, labelled, transported, and disposed of at a licensed facility, with disposal documentation retained. The clearance and waste records are provided to the client as part of close-out.
Reinstatement and Demobilisation
With clearance signed off, Boretech reinstates the surface to its original condition, whether that is concrete footpath, concrete driveway, bitumen roadway, or brick paving. The site is left clean, the documentation is handed over, and the scope is signed off before the crew demobilises.
Industries We Support
Telecoms Infrastructure
Boretech has been removing bonded asbestos from telecommunications networks since the NBN rollout, including asbestos cement pits, conduits, and associated infrastructure. Our crews safely remove legacy asbestos materials while protecting surrounding live network assets and preparing sites for new telecommunications installations.
Civil & Infrastructure Projects
Asbestos is often uncovered during excavation, trenching, and service installation works. Boretech works alongside civil contractors to provide licensed asbestos removal as part of the broader project scope, helping keep works moving without unnecessary delays when bonded asbestos is encountered.
Government & Public Assets
Councils, government agencies, and asset managers rely on Boretech to remove asbestos-containing materials from road reserves, public infrastructure, and community assets. We manage removal, disposal, reinstatement, traffic management, and permit requirements to ensure works are completed safely and compliantly.
Commercial & Industrial Developments
From redevelopment sites to industrial facilities, Boretech removes non-friable asbestos from structures, buried materials, and contaminated areas before construction begins. Our team provides compliant removal and clearance documentation, allowing the next stage of development to proceed with confidence.
Licences, Accreditations and Safety
Licences and Registrations
- EC Licence: 14748
- WorkSafe Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence: WR2407
- ABN: 68 623 214 497
- ACN: 623 214 497
- Compliant with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
Safety and Compliance
- All field personnel trained in SWMS compliance and service strike prevention
- DBYD referral and on-site utility locating completed before mobilisation on every project
- NDD used to positively expose services before any mechanical works commence
- Experienced under live traffic management plans, road reserve permits, and environmental management plans
- WorkSafe Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence WR2407 held for ACM encountered during excavation
Recent Projects
Kenwick Rail Upgrade Communications Crossing, Perth WA
We delivered HDD installation works as part of the Kenwick Rail Upgrade, constructing a major communications crossing beneath the rail corridor. The project included the installation of a 630mm HDPE sleeve and multiple telecommunications conduits through challenging ground conditions, including reactive clay, sand, and a high water table. The crossing remains one of the largest communications sleeve installations completed by Boretech within the Perth metropolitan area.
Telstra Network Conduit and Lead-In Works, WA
Boretech delivered Telstra network conduit and property lead-in works across WA, installing the pits, conduit, and connections required to extend the network, with service location and non-destructive digging used throughout to protect the live infrastructure already in the ground.
Fulton Hogan Intercity Fibre Network (ICF), Perth WA
We delivered specialised horizontal drilling works for Fulton Hogan’s Intercity Fibre Network through John Forrest National Park, installing 1km of 110mm communications conduit along the heritage walkway trail. With the existing duct through the 1895 rail tunnel no longer fit for purpose, we helped deliver an alternative fibre route around the tunnel, working through solid granite, heritage-sensitive land, public trail interfaces, summer heat, and fire ban restrictions to complete the works two weeks ahead of schedule with zero LTIs.
Locations We Serve Across WA and Australia
Boretech operates from our Balcatta workshop and Perth office, with a regional base in Kalgoorlie supporting faster mobilisation into the Goldfields and regional WA.
Perth Metropolitan Areas
- Balcatta
- Joondalup
- Osborne Park
- Morley
- Ellenbrook
- Midland
- Malaga
- Cannington
- Rockingham
- Armadale
- Fremantle
- Canning Vale
- Cockburn
- Mandurah
- Stirling
- Wanneroo
- Bassendean
- Bayswater
- Belmont
- Victoria Park
- Subiaco
- Nedlands
- Claremont
- Cottesloe
- Karrinyup
- Scarborough
- Inglewood
- Mount Lawley
- Mirrabooka
- Nollamara
- Bentley
- Thornlie
- Gosnells
- Maddington
- Kenwick
- Wangara
- Landsdale
- Dianella
- Yokine
- Innaloo
Regional and Goldfields WA
- Kalgoorlie
- Geraldton
- Esperance
- Albany
- Karratha
- Port Hedland
- Dampier
- Newman
- Broome
- Tom Price
- Carnarvon
- Exmouth
- Merredin
- Narrogin
- Northam
- York
South West WA
- Bunbury
- Busselton
- Margaret River
- Collie
- Harvey
- Capel
- Dunsborough
- Manjimup
- Bridgetown
Interstate
- Adelaide SA
- Sydney NSW
Frequently Asked Questions About Telecommunications Works in Perth WA
Boretech is a licensed asbestos removalist specialising in the removal of non friable asbestos, also known as bonded asbestos. Our asbestos removal services cover asbestos cement pits, conduits, pipes, fibro sheeting, and other bonded asbestos materials commonly found on civil, utility, telecommunications, commercial, and residential projects. We hold a Class B asbestos removal licence, which permits us to safely remove asbestos and manage associated asbestos waste in accordance with safety legislation.
Non friable asbestos contains asbestos fibres bonded within a solid material, making it lower risk when left undisturbed. Friable asbestos can be easily crumbled and releases airborne fibres more readily, creating greater health risks from inhaling asbestos fibres. Friable asbestos removal requires a Class A asbestos removal licence, while bonded asbestos removal is carried out by a Class B licensed asbestos removal contractor such as Boretech.
Many older telecommunications pits and conduits were manufactured using asbestos materials. When upgrades, repairs, or renovations are carried out, disturbing these materials can release asbestos fibres and create health risks for employees, contractors, tradespeople, and the public. As an experienced asbestos removal company, Boretech safely removes these assets using strict safety procedures, protective clothing, and specialised equipment before disposing of the asbestos waste at a permitted landfill.
Yes. Boretech completes both the asbestos removal work and site reinstatement, providing a complete service from start to finish. Once asbestos materials have been removed, disposed of, and clearance requirements completed, we restore footpaths, driveways, road surfaces, and surrounding property areas to the required standard. This ensures the project is completed efficiently under a single contractor.
All asbestos removal work is carried out by trained and licensed professionals who hold the required competencies for non friable asbestos removal. Boretech holds a current Class B asbestos removal licence, and our crews receive ongoing industry training to ensure they comply with current safety legislation, approved removal methods, and asbestos waste handling requirements.
Yes. Licensed asbestos removal work must comply with state-based notification requirements and safety legislation. As part of our asbestos removal services, Boretech manages all required notifications, documentation, inspections, and compliance requirements. This helps ensure the removal work is completed safely and in accordance with regulatory obligations.
All asbestos waste is carefully managed from removal through to disposal. Materials are securely wrapped or double bagged where required, clearly labelled, and transported by approved methods to facilities permitted to accept asbestos waste. Boretech retains disposal records and documentation to provide a complete audit trail for the project.
Yes. Following licensed asbestos removal, a clearance inspection is completed to determine that the area is free from visible asbestos residue. Where required, an asbestos clearance certificate is issued before the site is returned to normal use. This process helps protect workers, residents, employees, and future site users from potential asbestos exposure.
Yes. Boretech holds the required asbestos removal licence to deliver non friable asbestos removal services in Western Australia, New South Wales (NSW), and South Australia. This allows businesses, utilities, and infrastructure contractors to engage a single asbestos removal contractor across multiple states while maintaining consistent safety and compliance standards.
If asbestos is discovered unexpectedly during a project, work should stop immediately until the material can be assessed. Boretech can inspect the site, determine the type of asbestos present, establish the level of risk, and implement the appropriate removal method. Because our team includes licensed asbestos removalists, we can quickly manage the removal, disposal, clearance, and reinstatement process to minimise disruption while protecting health and safety.
Ready to Remove Asbestos Safely and Compliantly?
Boretech Contracting has the licences, trained crews, and plant to remove non-friable asbestos and reinstate the site afterward, across Perth metro, regional WA, SA, and NSW. From a single asbestos cement pit in a residential verge to contaminated material across a civil alignment, our crews are ready to mobilise.
Contact us today to discuss your project scope and receive a no-obligation quote.
For project and job enquiries: estimating@boretechcontracting.com.au (08) 6377 7682
Vac truck hire enquiries: vactruck@boretechcontracting.com.au
Workshop and office: 5 Kenhelm St, Balcatta WA 6021
Regional office: 96 Egan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Licences: EC 14748 | WorkSafe Asbestos WR2407 | ABN 68 623 214 497
