A group of residents from ground zero of the territory's loose fill asbestos crisis have spoken to the Sunday Canberra Times about their concerns over the scheme and it is critical they are listened to.

It would be a conversation residents are having all over Canberra as the affected homes are knocked down – particularly when there are a cluster of Mr Fluffy residences.

Residents are quite right to flag concerns with the government over what they believe is a disregard for the correct work procedures around the removal of the houses' contents.

If the houses have been deemed unsafe due to the presence of loose-fill fibres it is alarming that sledgehammers are being used and soft furnishings removed with no protection in place.

The ACT Asbestos Taskforce has gone to great lengths to demonstrate the demolitions will be safe, but this incident prompts the question of whether it can control each individual work site.

A report out this week showed the significant mental anguish that Mr Fluffy victims have suffered throughout the past few years.

The confidential survey by the Australian National University found victims suffered extreme levels of anxiety with some manifesting physical illness as a result of the stress.

This survey was done last July and it stands to reason those affected have continued to feel anxiety and stress as the houses have come down and blocks sold.

It is important the affected home owners are now not further stressed by unsafe practices during demolition of homes.

It is also imperative that anxiety does not spread in the community surrounding the homes.

It is the ACT government's responsibility to ensure demolitions are done in a safe manner and that communication is clear around protocols so that residents are confident in the process.