Direct Demolition is a Sydney family-owned demolition contractor and we knock down residential houses across Concord regularly. We own our excavators and hook trucks, hold NSW Demolition Licence AD214611 and Asbestos Class B AD214613, and carry $20M public liability. If you're planning a knockdown-rebuild, dual-occ subdivision or full clearance in Concord, this page tells you exactly what to expect.
Why Concord for Residential Demolition
Concord is a prime inner-west knockdown-rebuild market — Federation and inter-war cottages on 450-700m² blocks around Concord, Concord West, Cabarita and Mortlake. Strong land values make knockdown-rebuild and duplex redevelopment common.
How the Job Runs in Concord
Every Concord job follows the same disciplined process so there are no surprises for you, your builder or the neighbours:
- Free site inspection — usually within 1–2 business days of your call.
- Fixed written quote — within 48 hours, scoped line by line.
- Council / certifier documentation — we help you line up CDC or DA through your certifier, plus the SafeWork NSW asbestos notification (5+ working days).
- Service disconnections — power, gas, water and sewer sorted before any demolition.
- Site setup — temporary fencing (via sister company Direct Site Hire), portable toilet, silt fencing, dust control, tree protection.
- Soft-strip — internal fit-out out first for recycling and material recovery.
- Asbestos removal — licensed removal of bonded asbestos, disposal at approved facility (Bingo Eastern Creek), clearance available.
- Structural demolition — down with the excavator, materials sorted at the truck.
- Slab removal (if scoped) — footings and slab to your builder's required level.
- Site handover — clean, level pad, all rubbish removed, demolition certificate emailed.
Council & Approvals in Concord
City of Canada Bay Council — CDC pathway for standard residential demos. Heritage overlays apply in parts of Concord, Cabarita and Mortlake — check before assuming CDC. Tree preservation enforced. We're not certifiers, but we work with every private certifier in Sydney and can point you to one that's fast and reasonable on Concord jobs.
Indicative Pricing — Concord (Residential Demolition, 2026)
Honest 2026 price ranges we quote from every week in Concord:
- Small single-storey (<150m²): $19,000 – $24,000
- Standard single-storey (150–250m²): ${lo2},000 – ${hi2},000
- Double-storey (200–350m²): ${lo3},000 – ${hi3},000
- Bonded asbestos removal (standard fibro): $5,000 – $12,000
- Slab & footings removal: $5,000 – $12,000
- Pool removal (in-ground): $8,000 – $18,000
All prices inc GST unless noted. Includes debris removal, tipping and relevant certificates. Free written quote after site inspection.
Why Book Direct Demolition for Concord
- Family owned — you deal with the operator, not a call centre
- Own equipment — 3 excavators, 2 hook trucks, no subcontractor markup
- Licensed & insured — NSW Demolition AD214611, Asbestos B AD214613, $20M PL
- Fast — free site visit in 1–2 business days, written quote in 48 hours
- Concord local knowledge — we work in the City of Canada Bay LGA regularly
- Height limit: standard residential and commercial up to 15m; taller structures referred to specialist partners
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does house demolition cost in Concord?
Standard single-storey knockdowns in Concord typically run $22,000–$45,000 inc GST including debris removal and the demolition certificate. Add $3,000–$12,000 if bonded asbestos is present, and $5,000–$12,000 if the slab must be removed. Every Concord site is different — book a free site inspection for a fixed written quote.
How long does a demolition take in Concord?
A standard single-storey knockdown in Concord runs 5–10 working days on site. Double-storey is 10–15. Timing includes SafeWork NSW asbestos notification (5+ working days) and neighbour notifications where the council requires them.
Do you handle asbestos removal in Concord?
Yes. We hold Asbestos Class B licence AD214613 and remove bonded asbestos in-house across Concord — assessment, licensed removal, SafeWork-approved disposal and clearance. Class A friable work is coordinated with licensed partners.
Do I need council approval to demolish in Concord?
Most Concord demolitions run via a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) issued by a private certifier — typically 2–3 weeks turnaround. Heritage-listed or conservation-area properties need a full DA through the local council. We can point you to certifiers that turn CDCs fast.
Are you licensed and insured for Concord work?
NSW Demolition Licence AD214611, Asbestos Class B AD214613, $20M public liability, workers compensation and plant insurance. Certificates on request.
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