Free Interactive Tool
WHERE ASBESTOS
HIDES IN
NZ HOMES
If your home was built before 1985, asbestos could be present in multiple areas — many of them hidden. Click any marker on the diagram to learn where it commonly lurks and what the risk level is.
Where It Hides
RISK MAP
Common asbestos hotspots in NZ homes built before 1985. Tap any location to learn what to look for.
Tap any hotspot to learn more
Asbestos is only dangerous when disturbed. If your home was built before 1985, assume it is present until tested.
Risk levels — based on WorkSafe NZ guidelines
Source: WorkSafe NZ — Asbestos: Position and Approach. Risk ratings indicate material type and condition; actual risk depends on disturbance likelihood and quantity present.
THINK YOUR HOME
MIGHT HAVE IT?
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