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Asbestos checkerCould your roof contain asbestos?

Answer two questions about when the house was built and what the roof looks like. It won't replace a test, but it'll tell you whether you need one before anyone works on the roof.

Updated 27 October 2026 · Written by the Find My Roofer team · How we check our facts

If there's any chance it's asbestos

Don't drill, cut, sand, water-blast, paint or walk on it until it's been assessed. Disturbing asbestos cement releases fibres, and removal is a job for a licensed removalist.

What to do next

If the checker says it could be asbestos, the next step is a test by a licensed assessor or a laboratory. Our guide is my roof asbestos? explains what to look for and the rules in your state, and asbestos roof replacement explains what replacing it involves.

Want a roofer to take a look?

Tell us the job and your postcode. We match it with a Find My Roofer certified roofer who specialises in that kind of work, and they call you to quote. Your number goes to them alone.

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