Methamphetamine Exposure and Remediation in Housing: What You Need to Know
In recent years, methamphetamine contamination in residential homes has become a growing concern across Australia. What was once a hidden issue has now come to light, with property owners, tenants, real estate professionals, and property managers facing serious health and legal consequences due to meth residue contamination.
At Dunrite Decon, we specialise in the detection, testing, and professional remediation of methamphetamine-contaminated properties, helping to restore homes safely and legally. If you’re concerned about meth exposure in a property you own, manage, or live in—this is what you need to know.
🧪 What Is Methamphetamine Contamination?
When meth is smoked or manufactured inside a property, toxic residue can cling to walls, ceilings, carpets, air conditioning units, and even behind power points. This residue isn’t just unpleasant—it’s hazardous.
Even at low levels, meth contamination can cause serious health issues for those exposed, particularly children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
⚠️ Health Risks of Meth Exposure
Living in a home contaminated by meth can lead to:
Chronic headaches, fatigue, and dizziness
Respiratory issues and eye irritation
Behavioural problems in children
Sleep disturbances and skin rashes
Long-term health complications due to prolonged exposure
The scary part? Most of the time, you can’t smell or see the contamination. It often takes a professional test to reveal the truth.
🏠 How Homes Become Contaminated
Contamination doesn’t just come from meth labs. Even recreational smoking of meth indoors can leave dangerous levels of residue. Many properties become unknowingly contaminated by tenants or previous occupants—leaving new owners or renters to suffer the consequences.
Common scenarios include:
Former rental homes
Abandoned or repossessed properties
Homes purchased without a meth test
Properties where unusual or secretive behaviour was noted
🔎 How to Tell If a Property Might Be Affected
While meth contamination is often invisible, some signs to watch out for include:
Chemical or ammonia-like odours
Yellowish staining on walls or ceilings
Blacked-out windows, covered vents, or excessive security
Residents experiencing unusual health symptoms
History of suspicious or criminal activity at the address
If you suspect meth use or manufacture may have occurred in your property, do not attempt to clean it yourself. You risk spreading contamination and exposing yourself to harm.
✅ Professional Meth Remediation with Dunrite Decon
At Dunrite Decon, we follow strict national guidelines and use specialised equipment to ensure your property is thoroughly decontaminated and safe to live in.
Our certified process includes:
Initial Inspection & Testing – We conduct a NIOSH-compliant meth test to determine contamination levels.
Scope of Work & Clearance Plan – If the property is contaminated, we provide a full remediation plan.
Professional Decontamination – Using industry-approved methods, we clean all affected areas and dispose of contaminated materials.
Post-Remediation Testing – We retest the property to ensure it’s compliant and safe.
Documentation for Sale or Lease – We provide clear reports for peace of mind and legal compliance.
We help protect your investment, health, and reputation—with discretion, speed, and care.
🧼 Why Choose Dunrite Decon?
✔️ Certified meth remediation specialists
✔️ Professional, discreet, and fully insured
✔️ Fast turnaround for landlords and real estate
✔️ Servicing Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast and surrounding QLD areas
✔️ Compliant with Australian guidelines (Australian Clandestine Drug Remediation Guidelines)
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or real estate agent—we’re here to get your property back to safe, clean, and liveable.
📞 Don’t Risk It. Get It Dunrite.
Meth contamination is a silent hazard that can cost you dearly—both in health and in property value. If you suspect a property may be affected, don’t wait. Call the certified experts at Dunrite Decon.
Dunrite Decon — Restoring homes. Protecting lives.
📞 Contact us today to schedule a confidential inspection.