Abscan Building Consultants in Townsville, Queensland | Consultation agency

Abscan Building Consultants

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4721 5244

Address: 59 Bundock Street, Belgian Gardens 4810 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.abscan.com.au

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24.01.2022 Remember - if your home was built before 1990 chances are it contains Asbestos. If you're unsure, give Asbcan a call on 0747215244 and we can come onsite and test, no laboratory analysis required. Be smart, scan before the clean up starts. ... https://www.facebook.com/143046062423628/posts/2114148698646678/

24.01.2022 This news article is shocking and sad. Mesothelioma is incurable, and an awful way to die. It shows that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. One fibre alone can kill. Some people can be pretty blasé about asbestos - oh I have worked with it for years, never affected me or its just a load of hype for the government to introduce more unnecessary legislation to get money out of the little guy. My dad worked with the stuff, and he lived to be 90. All of these thi...ngs are actual quotes from clients of mine over the years, annoyed about the requirements and costs of asbestos legislative requirements for building owners and renovators. The thing is, asbestos doesnt discriminate. Some people can be exposed to fibres and it has little to no effect. Some people can only be exposed once and that exposure leads to asbestosis or worse. I once met a lovely man, who was suffering from asbestosis and had to have his wife tell me what he was saying as he was so breathless he couldnt get the words out. I have read a story about a woman who died in her 30s from fibres she breathed off her fathers work clothes as a child when he hugged her after he got home from construction work in the late 70s. No level of exposure to asbestos is safe. If your home or building was built prior to 1990, have the building material checked before stripping the wall the paint, or knocking holes in the walls for renovations. Be Smart. Scan Before You Start. Its better to be safe than sorry. http://www.news.com.au//n/6ea07aedf315e6ec67475dcaf3ca1b3d

21.01.2022 Having issues with your builder? Not happy with their response? Call Abscan Building Consultants to provide expert advice and reports to help you get the end result you paid for. Call Stephen on 0409 420 430 for a free quote today.

20.01.2022 Hey all HAPPY 2019! We are back and ready to help you with any Building Consultancy queries or issues, from asbestos testing and auditing, building defect issues, or the new QLD Combustible Cladding legislation, we can help you! Give us a call on 0747215244. Our BRAND NEW PHONE SYSTEM is installed and ready to take your calls!

20.01.2022 The Townsville Floods have gone down as the wost Townsville has seen - now it's time to get back on our feet. Do you need help knowing if your home is safe to reoccupy? Or do you require expert advice for your insurance claim? Call Abscan on 47215244 for expert opinion, advice and knowledge.

18.01.2022 Well that's a wrap 2018!!! We have spent our last day having a brand new phone system installed so we won't have any more pesky phone outages in the New Year! Just a reminder that we are now closed for the Holidays and will reopen Monday, January 7 at 8:00am.... Thank you for your ongoing support and business throughout 2018 and we look forward to seeing you in 2019! We can't thank you enough for continuing to support local businesses! Have a safe and happy holidays! Steve, Anita and the Abscan Team.

16.01.2022 To our valued customers and clients, As the COVID-19 virus and its impact continues to evolve on a continual basis, Abscan remains focused on the health and safety of our employees and customers, as well as our community. Were doing everything we can to continue to deliver our services and try to minimise any impact to our clients while ensuring we are doing everything we can to minimize risk during this time, including; ... Immediate stop to all non-essential air travel and attendance to conferences and training sessions. Postponing inspections at any premises where a person is currently in self-isolation. Providing adequate facilities to our staff to enable good hygiene practices Ensuring that our staff comply with the latest quarantine measures Maintaining appropriate social distancing during any meetings and on-site inspections, including the use of additional PPE such as masks, gloves, and glasses. To protect our staff and customers, we are cleaning and disinfecting all work areas and equipment as per suggested government guidelines. Inspectors entering and leaving any buildings for inspections will be wearing additional PPE to ensure your safety, as well as theirs. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, stay focused on keeping our employees healthy, and provide the support you need. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office on 07 47215244.

14.01.2022 Did you know homeowners who manage residential investment properties can claim some tax deductions which may include the following for properties containing Asbestos. ATO Taxation Ruling (2020/2) Deductions for expenditure on environmental protection activities.... A webinar hosted by FAMANZ Did you know that in some cases asbestos testing and removal can now be claimed as a tax deduction? The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency will be speaking at an upcoming webinar about this tax ruling, on the 27th August 2020. The webinar is being hosted by FAMANZ (Faculty of Asbestos Management Australia and New Zealand). In this webinar, presenters Matthew Caruso, Matthews Steer Accountants & Advisors and Stephanie Claydon, Assistant Director at the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, will provide guidance on what you can and cannot claim under this tax ruling. In July 2020, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) finalised the taxation ruling TR 2020/2 for income tax: deductions for expenditure on environmental protection activities. It is applicable to homeowners who manage residential investment properties and includes tax deductions for: 1. testing where asbestos is suspected (even if asbestos is not found) 2. engaging a licenced asbestos removalist to remove and dispose of asbestos (including fences and sheds) 3. replacing removed materials (resulting in a minor degree of alteration and improvement). The widespread promotion of this taxation ruling is important to encourage the safe removal and disposal of asbestos from Australias homes, to prevent exposure to asbestos and eliminate asbestos-related diseases (ARDs). Details: Date: 27 August 2020 Time: 3:30pm AEST | 1:30pm AWST | 5:30pm NZST To find out more and to register, click the button below: Register for the webinar here https://famanz.org//webinar-ato-taxation-ruling-tr2020-2-2/ National Asbestos Awareness Week 23-28 November 2020 A communications contact group has been created for those who wish to receive updates, materials and information relating to National Asbestos Awareness Week. To ensure you receive all agency correspondence on National Asbestos Awareness Week, please click the yellow button below to update your subscription preferences to join the contact group. https://asbestossafety.us3.list-manage.com/profile Update your subscription preferences here

14.01.2022 This is bloody CRAZY! They are literally playing with death, and if they saw how terrible and painful Mesothelioma is, or any asbestos related illness is for that matter, they wouldnt be laughing or doing what they are doing. Remember there is NO safe exposure to asbestos - one fibre can literally kill. Wittenoom has been removed from maps for a reason - the Blue Sky Mine is no place for tourists. https://www.9news.com.au//wittenoom-gorge-asbestos-mine-ab

14.01.2022 This is why Asbestos is in so many buildings, and so MUCH of it - back in the day it really was considered the "magic material" - strong, fire proof, readily available and cheap. The hands in this advert are holding PURE asbestos - as somebody working in this industry it both makes us laugh and cringe knowing the ramifications this deadly material poses. Just amazing to us today! But when people ask why it was used to extensively throughout buildings - this is why. It really was considered and marketed as the magic building material!

13.01.2022 New Home or Unit being constructed? Find out the Importance of a Handover inspection report.... https://abscan.com.au/the-importance-of-a-handover-inspect/

12.01.2022 Be Smart - scan before you start. If you are concerned that debris or damaged building materials in or around your home contain asbestos, contact Abscan and we can test onsite, no laboratory analysis required, provided the material is not in tiny pieces. If the debris is too small to scan, we have methods of collecting particles to test at a laboratory so you will know EXACTLY if it's safe to clean up, fix or remove. Better to be safe than sorry! Questions? Call us on 0747215244 we will more than happy to help!

12.01.2022 Meet our friendly staff!!! Kara Heikkinen is our managers personal assistant and Abscans chief building report consultant. If you have a question about building defect inspections, pre-purchase inspections, dilapidation reports, body corporate inspections and requirements, shes your girl! Kara has been with Abscan for over 6 years, and always has our office laughing, all while collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure that our clients needs and deadlines are met.

11.01.2022 Hey all!! We are open but on super skeleton staff (while trying to juggle a 5 year old with Cabin Fever - hope school goes back soon!) So if we don't answer the phone please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible!!!

11.01.2022 Do you require a storm damage assessment.... https://abscan.com.au/do-you-require-an-insurance-storm-da/

10.01.2022 Gaining a Building Dispute Report? what you should know.... For more information click on the link below https://abscan.com.au/gaining-a-building-dispute-report-wh/

09.01.2022 This just blows my mind just how such a deadly material was used, worked with or incorporated in everyday lives... I wonder how many people died in their early 30's that had never built or renovated anything?!

09.01.2022 All you need to know about Asbestos Containing Materials Legislation in Qld. https://abscan.com.au/all-you-need-to-know-about-asbestos-/

09.01.2022 How interesting is THIS!? Imagine the implications and how different our country would be if this continent was still there - it's right on an earthquake line and imagine the related building requirements? Whatever would have been, Abscan would certainly have been ready to tackle the any building issues this raised! #worldchanges #historyisamazing #buildingcodesnightmare http://www.smh.com.au//meet-zealandia-the-underwater-conti

08.01.2022 Building Defect Inspection Reports what you should know...... https://abscan.com.au/building-defect-inspection-reports/

05.01.2022 Want to renovate your house? Was it built prior to 1990? Be smart - scan before you start! Many houses built prior to 1990 contain asbestos - and asbestos kills! Contact Abscan to identify any areas in your home prior to starting. Abscan can identify asbestos materials onsite with our electronic asbestos gun, no laboratory analysis required. Call us today for a free quote!

03.01.2022 AAAAAAAAND we're back FOR 2018! Been a busy start to the new year but it's GREAT to see local businesses up and running, busy just like us and needing our services so they can continue theirs! Still plenty of bookings available so if you need A building and pest inspection completed for that new dream house you've just purchased or if you are finally starting those renos you've been putting off for 10 years and need to know if the walls (or ceilings or floors or eaves or vinyl...you get the point) are asbestos, give us a call on 07 4721 5244! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2018 IS GOING TO BE GREAT!

03.01.2022 Hey all!! Due to the MASSIVE storm on Wednesday in which a lightning strike hit something outside our office - our phones are down and we are still trying to get it fixed. Emails are now up and running, and messenger on this page will come straight to us. We hope to get it fixed as soon as possible. Email [email protected] or [email protected]. ... We will post on here when our phones are back up and running. Thanks for your understanding!!

01.01.2022 Meet our friendly staff!!! Kara Heikkinen is our manager’s personal assistant and Abscan’s chief building report consultant. If you have a question about building defect inspections, pre-purchase inspections, dilapidation reports, body corporate inspections and requirements, she’s your girl! Kara has been with Abscan for over 6 years, and always has our office laughing, all while collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure that our client’s needs and deadlines are met.