Asbestos removal is one of the most regulated, high-risk trades in Australia – and the top 20% operators look nothing like the rest
Asbestos removal is one of the most regulated, high-risk trades in Australia — and the top 20% operators look nothing like the rest.
Their numbers tell the story:
- Revenue: $1m–$1.4m
- COGS: 20–25%
- Wages: 25–35%
- Net profit: 15–20%
- Avg job size: $3k–$8k
- Conversion rate: 55–70%
What sets the best apart? Tight quoting, tight compliance, and ruthless control over margins.
- They track job costs properly.
- They price risk correctly.
- They keep project variance under 5%.
- And they run their business with data, not guesswork.
This is where accountants make the biggest difference, by giving clients clear top 20% benchmarks and the systems to reach them.
Benchmarking isn’t reporting. It’s a transformation.
— Darren Gleeson
CEO, TaxFitness
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