How long does knockdown rebuild demolition take?

The physical demolition of a standard Sydney house is often 2–5 days. The full timeline depends on approvals, service disconnections, asbestos and site access.

Can you work with my builder?

Yes. We regularly work with builders, certifiers and project managers to hand over clean sites ready for construction.

Can you remove asbestos before demolition?

Where asbestos is suspected, we arrange safe removal and clearance documentation through appropriately licensed personnel before demolition proceeds.

Knockdown Rebuild Demolition Sydney

Demolition for Knockdown-Rebuild Projects

Direct Demolition helps homeowners and builders clear old houses so new homes can start without delays. We handle the demolition, asbestos coordination, waste removal, slab removal and clean handover using our own excavators and hook trucks.

What We Handle

Full house knockdown
Garage, shed and outbuilding removal
Asbestos checks/removal coordination where required
Concrete slab and driveway removal
Bulk excavation and site scrape if required
Tipping dockets and handover paperwork where applicable

Builder-Ready Handover

The goal is simple: a clean, safe site ready for your builder, certifier or next trade. We can work to your builder schedule and quote from plans, photos or a site inspection.

Areas Covered

We cover all of Greater Sydney including Blacktown, Parramatta, Penrith, Castle Hill, Liverpool and the Hills District.

Knockdown-Rebuild — Deeper Detail for Builders & Owners

KDR demolition is our most common scope. Most jobs are repeat work for builders and owner-occupiers who want a single accountable crew to drop the house, strip the asbestos, scrape the block and hand it over ready for the slab.

What's Usually In Scope

Service disconnect coordination (you pay utilities direct)
Asbestos survey and licensed removal
Pool demolition, if present
Mechanical demolition of the structure
Slab and footing removal
Driveway, paths and rear hardstand removal
Boundary/retaining wall demolition where in-scope
Site scrape, level and rake-over
Tip dockets and asbestos clearance pack

What's Usually Out of Scope

Service disconnection fees (owner pays utilities direct)
Tree removal (separate arborist quote)
Imported fill (separate civil)
Termite treatment
Pest and weed sprays

Builder Handover Standards

Most Sydney builders want the block ready for a setout: cleared of debris, levelled within reason, with all underground service remnants flagged. We hand back with a single envelope: tip dockets, clearance certificates, photos, signed methodology and a clean site walk-through with the site supervisor.

Typical KDR Pricing

Single-storey brick veneer: $18,000–$30,000 (clean access, no asbestos surprises)
Single-storey fibro (with asbestos): $22,000–$38,000
Two-storey brick veneer: $32,000–$55,000
Add pool removal: $7,000–$18,000
Add asbestos roof removal: $7,000–$15,000 for typical 120–180 m² roof

How To Speed Up the Quote

Send: the site address, floor plan or dimensions, roof and access photos, asbestos report if available, any pool details, and the target start window. We can usually return a fixed written quote within 24 hours.