Cost Calculator

Demolition Cost Calculator.

Please find our demolition cost calculator for New South Whales below. It can not consider all variables, so please use it as a guide.

There is also a Cost Calculator available for Victorian House demolition estimates.

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Location is a significant factor with heavy machinery coming and going to remove waste and recyclables. Due to this, costs can add up quickly from fuel and downtime.
Larger houses cost more money to demolish. House size is what all the other costs use as a base. If you are unsure of the size of the house Google Earth has a great measuring tool.
The wall structure and footings are the main elements of the building, and some are easier and cheaper to demolish. Be careful when looking at wall cladding, as many properties have cladding over another material (often asbestos). For newer builds, also be wary of waffle pod slabs. They are one of the highest potential hidden demolition cost. The demolition cost calculator should only act as a guide for unexpected elements such as this. To minimise your risk get a quote from a professional (preferably us) before making taking the next steps in your project of purchase.
Tile roofs take more time than tin and can slow the workflow down. Slate can also be tricky, but some slate roofs may have value in salvage and get some money off the total costs.
Typically, older houses cost more money to pull down. They are often made using heavier materials and tend to have more internal walls, though this can vary greatly. Some buildings may also have heritage overlays. Heritage overlays mean you can not perform a demolition or only a Partial demolition.
Asbestos is the most common hazardous material affecting demolition. It can be challenging to know if your property contains asbestos. An audit and test may be the only way to determine if the property contains asbestos.
This question gives you a rough idea of the costs for yard removal; some of the wording is vague by design. Yard clearing can vary wildly; overgrown yards with many garden beds, trees, and concrete occasionally cost more than the demolition cost of the dwelling.
Vehicle access is a significant factor in a house demolition cost. Tight access means small machinery. Small machinery means added time. More time means more cost. Things to look out for access are low power lines, street width, and driveway width.
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How the cost calculator works.

To determine house demolition cost, we have tried to include all the significant variables commonly occurring during demolition in New South Whales. We can not include all variables. So please only use this tool as a guide some options are hard to examine without an expert. so please use this as a guide and contact us before making a majoir decision.

Location

Location is a significant factor with heavy machinery coming and going to remove waste and recyclables. Due to this, remote areas tend to be more expensive for demolition works, and costs can add up quickly from fuel and downtime.

House Size

Larger houses cost more money to demolish. House size is easy to measure using Google Earth. If your house is double-storey, select that as an option in the main foundation section.

Roof Material

Tile roofs are generally more expensive to demolish than tin roofs; often, roofs will have a mix of both, which is a viable option.

Wall structure & Footings

The wall structure and footings are the main elements of the building, and some are easier and cheaper to demolish. Be careful when looking at wall cladding, as many properties have cladding over another material (unfortunately, asbestos is often used). For newer builds, also be wary of waffle pod slabs. They are one of the highest potential hidden demolition costs. The demolition cost calculator should only act as a guide for unexpected elements such as this. To minimise your risk, get a quote from a professional (preferably us) before taking the next steps in your project of purchase.

Year built

Typically, older houses cost more money to pull down. They are often made using heavier materials like hoarse hair plasta and tend to have more internal walls, though this can vary greatly. Some buildings may also have heritage overlays. Heritage overlays mean you can not perform a demolition or only a Partial demolition.

Does it contain asbestos?

Asbestos is the most common hazardous material affecting demolition. It can be challenging to know if your property contains asbestos. An audit and test may be the only way to determine if the property contains asbestos. But most houses pre 1980 will have some asbestos, usually in the eaves and wet areas.

What’s in your yard?

This question gives you a rough idea of the costs for yard removal; some of the wording is vague by design. Yard clearing can vary wildly; overgrown yards with many garden beds, trees, and concrete occasionally cost more than the demolition cost of the dwelling. If you are not sure which option is best, we suggest getting an estimate with 'yard to stay' selected to get the base cost of the demolition first.

Vehicle access

Vehicle access is a significant factor in a house demolition cost. With time being a major factor in costs, if you can get bigger equipment on site, the cost will be significantly less.

Some of the Things this calculator does not attempt to take into account are:

Partial demolitions

Partial demolitions are when some of the buildings are to stay. To work out this cost, you will need to contact a demolition contractor and provide the building plans to get the price. This tool is primarily designed for knockdown rebuilds and those looking to buy and trying to get a feel for demolition costs.

Permits and protection works

Demolitions typically require a Demolition permit (see quick guide for Geelong demolition permits here) and an asset protection permit, depending on the council. Depending on the buildings around the property and the demolition location, you may even require public protection works, adding to your demolition cost.

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The Cost calculator takes 12 questions into account, and demolition contractors take in 100s. Please don't use this tool alone to get a cost estimate.

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Your demolition contractor should give clarity on these factors. But sometimes, even they will need to refer to the local council and licensed surveyors for what is required.