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Did You Know That A Large Range Of Products Throughout Your Property May Contain Asbestos?

Please Read Our Blog Post To See If You Need To Get An Asbestos Test Before We Commence Your Job

Please Keep Our Workers And Your Property Safe From Asbestos Exposure!

It Is Mandatory To Do An Asbestos Test If We Are Removing A Product From Your Property That Possibly Contains Asbestos

In our workplace, we hang a “Silica Dust Warning Sign” to let our clients know that it is not safe to enter this working area while we are Concrete Grinding without wearing the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, you can be breathing it in without knowing.

Breathing in silica dust can also cause other serious diseases, such as:

– Lung Cancer

– Kidney Disease

– Autoimmune Disease, such as Scleroderma

Through the COVID-19 epidemic, our employees will continue to work in a safe and healthy environment that includes proper sanitation, hand washing, proper use of facemasks and PPE when appropriate as well as social distancing practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as those mandated by Health Department Order from the NSW Government.

COVID-19: We are still OPEN and are considered an “essential business”

From 16 September 2009, building consultancy work, non-structural flooring work, and mechanical services work is no longer regulated under the Home Building Act in NSW.

This means these types of work are no longer licensed by Fair Trading.

This was in response to the Council of Australian Governments’ commitment to rationalize occupational licensing across Australia to cut red tape.

There are some key differences between Concrete Grinding and Concrete Polishing. The terms can be confusing and the equipment used for both services are the same although the result is different. Here we will examine the difference between Concrete Grinding and Concrete Polishing so that you can be as informed as possible when it comes to your job site and make an informed decision on what service you require.

The Cost of Floor Levelling is
($40 – $65 Per Square Metre)* Including GST

These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many square metres/bags are required
– Access to the site (Stairwell? Lift?)
– What level is the property on?
– The condition of the concrete slab or timber floor
– Minimum Job Size: 50 Square Metres

Are you experiencing unforeseen financial hardship?

Here at Carpet Removal Sydney we understand things can drastically change before your job has been finished and billed for.

We offer payment plans of 1 (one) down payment and 4 (four) re-payments split between 28 days if you are struggling to pay your invoice.

You must contact us to sign the legal payment plan document stating what dates and amounts, you can pay off your debt before proceeding with a payment plan.

The Cost of Concrete Polishing is
($80 – $120 / Per Square Metre)* Including GST

These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– The condition of the concrete slab (And if any repairs are required)
– What service is requested (Honed, Grind and Seal, Polished)
– How many square metres are we Concrete Polishing
– Access to the site (Stairwell? Lift? what level?)
– The size of the job (Small, Medium, Large)

They’re a part of your home, witnessing everything from the pitter-patter of tiny feet to wine spills, or mud.

However, sooner or later, you have to decide when it’s time for your carpet to be replaced.

So to help you evaluate the state of your flooring, we’ve put together our top things to look out for when deciding if it is time to replace your carpet.

No, Ardit, Ardex, Mapei, Sika, Screeds, and ANY other Floor Levelling product CAN NOT be used on top of Magnesite Flooring. Magnesite Flooring must be removed, the concrete must be ground down and all repairs must be done before re-leveling your floor with any new Floor Levelling product to ensure it does not fail.  

Yes, it is possible to level over Floor Tiles. Although it is NEVER recommended to level over Floor Tiles.

Tiles should always be removed first and the subfloor cleaned and prepped before installing a floor levelling agent and a new flooring system.

People who level over floor tiles are simply willing to take a “Gamble” which I never suggest. They attempt to skip the cost of removing the tiles and prepping the floor by levelling over them.

No, a new flooring system cannot be installed on top of Magnesite Flooring. These are just a few of the reasons why it’s never safe to install a new flooring system without removing the Magnesite first:

Covering the issue is not the solution, as MAJOR repairs may be required that could be putting everyone’s safety at risk.

On over 90% of Magnesite Flooring jobs, the customers attempt to install a new Flooring System over the Magnesite Flooring. The flooring system will often fail within 12 months or less.

No, Magnesite Flooring should NEVER be “repaired” or “patch repaired” This is simply delaying the issues that Magnesite Flooring is causing to your property. Repair and Patch Repair jobs should never be performed.

The FULL Magnesite Flooring Removal process should be followed to ensure that your Floor Levelling agent correctly bonds to your concrete. Patch Repair jobs will also often fail and crack within a short period of time.

From start to finish, the process generally takes 4 – 6 days for Magnesite Flooring Removal, Concrete Grinding, Disposal of all Waste, Concrete Cancer Inspections, and Floor Levelling. If Concrete Cancer is found on-site this will increase how long the job will take.

1) Magnesite Flooring Removal will generally be completed in ONE DAY

2) Concrete Grinding will generally be completed in ONE DAY

3) Floor Levelling will generally be completed in ONE – TWO DAYS

4) Concrete Cancer Inspections will generally be completed in ONE DAY

5) Concrete Cancer Repairs + Concrete Crack Repairs will generally be completed in ONE – SEVEN DAYS

6) Installation of Your New Flooring System (This is up to your installation team)

In this blog post, we will explain and show what Magnesite Flooring looks like

Does Magnesite Contain Silica Dust And Is It Dangerous When Exposed Or Disturbed?

Throughout this blog post, we will explain everything you need to know!

Since Magnesite is water-soluble, that means that it will always return to its previous state if it is exposed to enough water. So, what does this mean for homeowners?

The major issue with Magnesite Flooring is that it can cause Concrete Cancer if it is affected by water ingress. 

The corrosion causes two issues. First, the steel in the concrete will begin to expand, causing the concrete slab and Magnesite Flooring to crack, bubble, and deliminate and, in turn, the Magnesite Flooring to crack or pop out. Secondly, the concrete slab will lose its structural integrity over time which could lead to the collapse of the slab.

Yes, the unfortunate reality is that often a carpet has been steam cleaned, dozens if not hundreds of times, over the last 30 – 80 years that your Magnesite Flooring has been installed (Depending on the age of the building).

The most common reason for getting the carpet steam cleaned was due to tenants having rented the property, and/or for general “deep cleaning” purposes, as carpet traps various particles over time, even with regular vacuuming and spot cleaning.

Yes, in buildings near the ocean, chlorides from salt water can enter the concrete, even after it is built, and corrode the steel. Due to this being closer to the ocean will rapidly increase how fast your Magnesite Flooring has caused Concrete Cancer throughout your unit.

Yes, Magnesite is considered dangerous to the structure and your health, Magnesite Flooring is made of a chemical named Magnesium Oxychloride, which may contain ASBESTOS material. (It can be extremely dangerous to your long-term health to remove if you don’t take the proper precautions while doing it).

Because it is a structural issue, ignoring it is not an option.

“If you leave it for too long, the bars simply get eaten away, and then structural strengthening has to be undertaken, adding very significantly to the remedial cost,” Mr Marosszeky said. “If you let it go, it can cost more than $1000 per square meter to remediate the problem, so stay alert and get help as soon as you detect any issues.” The cost rapidly increases the longer the Magnesite is installed.

older apartments needed to be aware of the problem. “It’s a looming problem that’s coming towards us at a fast rate at the moment,” he said. There were thousands of buildings built in that era with Magnesite Flooring. This could potentially eclipse the cladding issue.

But because it’s hidden and slow to manifest, it’s not getting a lot of attention.” One of the Magnesite Floor-related jobs in Sydney involved a 64-apartment building where all units were affected Signs of Magnesite Floor damage include cracked tiles, flooring systems failing, and floors that bulge over rusting steel bars.

Magnesite Flooring was a “Floor Levelling” product used from the 1920s – 1980s

It has been commonly used in homes built in the 20s-80s. Just like many other asbestos-containing building materials, it was a useful chemical for a range of materials but unfortunately, time has developed it into a health hazard, as well as a hazard to the building structure as it can cause Concrete Cancer.

Older buildings especially apartments & unit blocks across Sydney that were built between the 1920s all the way up until the 1990s are more than likely to have Magnesite Flooring.

The carpet in your home puts up with a lot during its lifetime, With good maintenance, it can handle general wear and tear.

While none of us can avoid accidental spills and stains forever, you can lessen the effect they have on your carpet.

To avoid a carpet cleaning nightmare, here are the most common mistakes to avoid when cleaning carpets, to avoid any further damage.