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If you’re planning to demolish an older home, it’s important to consider what’s hidden behind the walls — and possibly beneath the ground.
Homes built or renovated before 2000 often contain asbestos in ceiling coatings, wall linings, flooring, insulation, or exterior cladding. Before any demolition can begin, these materials must be professionally identified and removed.
AR Plus is a licensed asbestos removal contractor offering complete demolition services for residential buildings containing asbestos. We manage the process from start to site clearance — so you can move forward safely and legally.
We offer end-to-end asbestos removal and demolition coordination for houses, baches, small units, and outbuildings. Whether you're preparing for a new build or clearing unsafe structures, we tailor our service to your property.
Our service includes:
If you're working with a builder, we’ll coordinate timing to keep your project moving smoothly.
While health risks are often the first concern when thinking about Asbestos, there are also the legal and liability issues to consider. This is why a thorough test is recommended before demolition.
Asbestos becomes highly dangerous when broken or crushed — exactly what happens during demolition. Fibres can become airborne, contaminate the soil, and pose a serious risk to people nearby.
By law, asbestos must be removed by a licensed professional before demolition of a structure can occur.

WorkSafe requires identification, removal, and proper documentation before the house can legally be taken down.
Failure to do so can lead to:
During older demolitions, not all asbestos was properly disposed of in bins. Many properties were left with fragments buried in the ground, especially beneath homes, around building edges, or in old fill material. If asbestos is found inside the home, there is a real chance that some has made its way into the surrounding soil.
Visit our Asbestos Site Clearing page to learn more about how we test, clear, and certify safe land.
We also provide residential demolition for homes without asbestos. If your property has already been tested or built after asbestos use was phased out, we can still help with straightforward house removal, site clearing, and waste disposal.
Visit our Non-Asbestos House Demolition page for more details.
Residential demolition involving asbestos comes with a unique set of challenges — from working in tight spaces to managing safety around neighbouring homes. We help you take the next step, without cutting corners or creating future problems.
AR Plus brings the right balance of care, capability, and communication to get the job done properly.
We help you take the next step, without cutting corners or creating future problems.
Yes. It’s a legal requirement in New Zealand to remove asbestos before any demolition begins. It must be handled by a licensed contractor like AR Plus.
We can arrange asbestos testing before demolition. If asbestos is found, we’ll outline your options and provide a plan for safe removal.
Most residential demolitions with asbestos take several days to a week, depending on size and contamination. We’ll provide a detailed timeline with your quote.
Not if handled correctly. We use dust control, containment, and clearance procedures to ensure there’s no risk to surrounding homes. We’ll also advise if advance notice is needed.
Yes. We manage both asbestos removal and demolition, so you don’t need to juggle multiple contractors. We work with you or your builder to coordinate the process.
Yes — especially if the home was previously renovated, fire-damaged, or poorly demolished. We recommend soil testing as part of your site preparation. AR Plus can test and clear the land as needed.
Planning to knock down an older home? Start with a safe plan. Contact us for an asbestos demolition quote or pre-demolition assessment — and let’s make sure your site is ready for what comes next.
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