ASBESTOS TESTING & SURVEYS IN NEW ZEALAND
In New Zealand, asbestos was a common building material used in roofs, ceilings, vinyl flooring & wall cladding for homes built before the year 2000. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in New Zealand building materials for its strength, durability, and fire resistance.
Asbestos is commonly found in:
Roofing and cladding
Textured ceilings and flooring
Wall linings and insulation
Despite being banned, asbestos remains in thousands of New Zealand homes, schools &
workplaces built before 2000.
When disturbed, asbestos fibres are highly toxic and can cause:
Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining)
Asbestosis (scarring of lung tissue)
Step 1: Site Survey & Assessment
A qualified MYKES surveyor inspects your property, collects samples, and identifies any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), classifying them as friable (Class A) or non-friable (Class B).
Step 2: Tailored Asbestos Management Plan (AMP)
If applicable, we create a clear, site-specific plan detailing your asbestos locations, risks, and management actions, all written in plain language, easy and clear to understand for everyone.
Step 3: Implementation & Review
We’ll advise whether materials should be removed, sealed, or left safely in place. We can also assist with AMP reviews every five years or after any major site changes.
Our Asbestos Survey Process
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Asbestos Regulations & Compliance in New Zealand
If you own or manage a property, professional asbestos testing is essential to protect health and meet compliance requirements.
Under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, property owners and businesses have a legal duty to identify and manage asbestos risks.
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Workplaces & PCBUs – must have an Asbestos Management Plan if asbestos is present
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Landlords & Property Managers – must meet Healthy Homes Standards and provide safe rental properties
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Construction & Demolition Projects – require asbestos surveys before any refurbishment or demolition
Independent Asbestos Testing with MYKES
At MYKES Limited, we provide independent, unbiased asbestos surveys and testing throughout New Zealand. Unlike removal companies, we only test, so our results are impartial and reliable.
All samples are tested by an IANZ-accredited independent laboratory, giving you legally recognised results you can trust.
Our asbestos services include:
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Asbestos sampling & laboratory analysis – confirming the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
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Management Surveys – for safe, ongoing monitoring in occupied buildings
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Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) Surveys – legally required before building work begins
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Clear, easy-to-understand reporting – with practical next steps