Permits, asbestos, timelines, costs. Straight answers from a 22-year Melbourne demolition specialist.
A standard single-storey residential demolition in Melbourne typically ranges from $15,000 to $25,000. Costs are driven by access, building size, materials (asbestos, brick, double brick), and the level of make-good required. We provide free written quotes within 24 hours.
Three ways:
We respond within 24 hours and can arrange a site visit within 2-3 business days.
The site is fully cleared, slab broken (if specified), services capped, fences removed, and ground levelled to natural surface or specified RL. Your builder can start excavation or footings the next working day — no surprises.
Yes. In Victoria most demolitions require a Building Permit under the Building Act 1993, plus council Report and Consent for any building over 5 metres. We handle the entire permit process as part of our service.
Yes. Heritage overlay demolition requires a planning permit in addition to building permit, with specific conditions around timing, retention, and salvage. We have experience navigating heritage approvals across Hawthorn, Kew, Carlton, Fitzroy, and other heritage suburbs.
Standard residential building permit: 2-3 weeks from application to issue. Add 2-4 weeks for council Report and Consent. Heritage overlay can add 4-12 weeks. We submit and track everything on your behalf.
We arrange a licensed asbestos survey before demolition. Any identified asbestos is removed by a Class A or B licensed removalist (depending on type) under WorkSafe Victoria oversight, before demolition begins. This is included in our quotes.
Yes.
Documentation is provided to your builder or owner-builder on request.
Every job has a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), site induction for all workers, hazard register, and daily toolbox talks. We work to the WorkSafe Victoria Compliance Code for demolition.
Most residential demolitions take 3-7 working days on site once permits are issued. Larger or asbestos-contaminated jobs can take longer. The permit and pre-demolition phase usually adds 2-6 weeks depending on council.
Yes. We regularly work in inner-city locations beside cafes, shops, and offices. Out-of-hours scheduling, dust suppression, hoarding, and traffic management are planned upfront to keep neighbours operating.
Yes — it is included in every quote. All materials are sorted and recycled where possible, with the site left swept and ready for the next trade. We also handle any required hardstand or temporary fencing.
Site updates, before-and-afters, and the gear we run — straight from our crews.