Most demolition quotes you'll receive are unreliable because the contractor doesn't have enough information about your site. Here's exactly what to send so you get a real, fixed-price quote you can rely on.
The Five Things Every Demolisher Needs
- Property address. So we can check council, access and tip distances.
- House type and approximate floor area. Brick, fibro, weatherboard, timber, double-storey — and rough square metres if you have plans.
- Photos. Front, back, both sides, the roof if you can, and any sheds, pools, garages or retaining walls.
- Access details. Driveway width, overhead wires, shared driveways, neighbouring buildings within 1 metre of the boundary.
- Known hazards. Any asbestos confirmed or suspected, underground tanks, pools, contaminated soil history.
Plans Aren't Required, But They Help
If you have architectural plans, a survey or a Section 10.7 certificate, send them through. They speed up the quote and reduce site visits. If you don't — that's fine, photos and address are enough for us to give you a ballpark within an hour and a fixed price after a free site inspection.
Red Flags in Cheap Quotes
- No mention of asbestos handling or licensed disposal
- No public liability insurance details
- No NSW demolition licence number on the quote
- Verbal only — refuse to put it in writing
- Vague allowances like 'plus disposal at cost'
- No mention of service disconnections or who arranges them
Our fixed quotes are written, include asbestos, list inclusions/exclusions clearly, and reference our NSW Demolition Licence AD214611.
Why a Site Visit Matters
For anything bigger than a small shed, we recommend a free site inspection before locking in the price. We check access, asbestos load, underground services and disposal logistics. The site visit takes 20–30 minutes and turns a ballpark estimate into a fixed written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I get a written quote?
Most quotes are returned within 24 hours of a site inspection. Smaller jobs often within a few hours.
Is the site inspection really free?
Yes — Sydney-wide. No obligation, no callback pressure.
Do you quote on email or do I need to meet in person?
We can give a ballpark by email with photos and address, but the final fixed quote needs a quick site visit.
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Direct Demolition is a licensed Sydney demolition contractor (NSW Demolition Licence AD214611). Contact us or call 0451 117 275 for a free site inspection and fixed written quote.