Specialised Services Australia – Expert Asbestos Removal & Demolition

Company Overview

Specialised Services, trading as SA Specialised Services Pty Ltd, is a privately‑held South Australian company headquartered in Edwardstown / Dudley Park, Adelaide. Founded in 1979, the business originally began in graffiti removal and pressure cleaning, expanding services over time. In 2004, it diversified into asbestos removal to meet growing demand in Adelaide and South Australia.

Services and Expertise

Asbestos Removal (Class A & B)

• Holds Unlimited Class A licence for friable and non‑friable asbestos removal.

• Offers safe removal of bonded (Class B) and friable (Class A) asbestos materials, including roof sheets, cladding, vinyl tiles, and insulation products commonly banned in Australia post‑December 2003.

Asbestos Testing & Sampling

• Performs onsite asbestos testing—extracting a sample about the size of a 5c coin and sending it to a laboratory. Provides a written report identifying presence and type of asbestos (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite).

Pick‑Up & Disposal

• Licensed by the EPA (license 51267) and holds EPA‑registered vehicles. Able to pick up and transport asbestos containing materials from residential or commercial locations across Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Demolition Services

• Fully licensed to undertake residential, commercial and industrial Demolition & strip‑outs, including complete or partial demolition.

• Offers manual and mechanical demolition, site clearance, contaminated soil removal, and waste recycling in compliance with silica regulations and WHS legislation.

Contaminated Soil & Hazardous Substances

• Certified to safely manage contaminated soil, mould, lead, PCB decontamination, meth testing and removal.

Accreditations & Safety Standards

• Operates under ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 9001 (Quality) certifications, verified by SAI Global.

• Department of Infrastructure & Transport (DIT) pre‑qualified.

• Holds builder’s licence BLD 310574 for demolition works.

• Provides public liability insurance up to AUD 20 million.

• Staff are police‑cleared and DCSI‑screened for vulnerable‑person safety, enabling them to work in schools, public housing and government sites.

Operational Footprint & Location

• Operates primarily in Adelaide and throughout regional South Australia, with offices at Edwardstown (2 Delaine Avenue) and Dudley Park (Unit 2, 88 Exeter Terrace).

• Services both urban Adelaide suburbs and broader South Australian regional areas.

Ideal Clients & Industries

• Homeowners seeking asbestos testing, removal, fencing replacement or renovation strip‑outs.

• Builders and contractors requiring safe asbestos removal and demolition services.

• Insurance companies and restoration firms managing asbestos‑contaminated disaster or fire sites.

• Government departments and agencies handling public‑sector infrastructure, educational or public housing projects.

• Commercial and industrial clients requiring site clearances, contaminated soil management or partial/full demolition works.

Latest Business Statistics & Profile Details

• Founded: Since 1979, with asbestos operations commencing in 2004

• Company size: Estimated 11–50 employees, per the LinkedIn profile

• Client longevity: Some original clients (insurance companies, government entities, homeowners) remain engaged decades later, illustrating strong retention

Why Choose Specialised Services?

• Extensive experience of 45+ years in the industry, specialising in hazardous‑material removal and demolition.

• Full licencing and certifications, including Class A asbestos removal, EPA transport licence, builder’s licence, ISO approvals, and public liability cover.

• Safety‑first culture, with rigorous WHS procedures, police‑cleared staff, and compliance to Codes of Practice.

• Broad service range, from domestic testing to large‑scale commercial/industrial demolition and environmental remediation.

• Strong local footprint across Adelaide and regional South Australia, with responsive and reliable service.