Site Clearing Sydney

Site Clearing Before Building

Direct Demolition clears Sydney sites after demolition, before excavation or ahead of new building work. We remove demolition waste, light vegetation, old sheds, slabs, rubble and mixed material so the next trade can start.

What We Clear

Demolition rubble and debris
Old sheds, garages and outbuildings
Concrete slabs, paths and driveways
Green waste and light vegetation
Mixed rubbish from renovation or strip-out works
Soil/spoil loading and removal

Best For

Knockdown-rebuilds, duplex sites, pool builds, extensions, commercial make-goods and builder early works.

Clean Handover

We aim to leave the site clear, accessible and ready for the builder, certifier, excavator or next trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle tree removal as part of site clearing?

Yes, for non-protected trees. Protected trees need a council permit which we can advise on.

What's the difference between site clearing and bulk excavation?

Site clearing removes vegetation, debris and surface structures. Bulk excavation removes soil to a specified level for foundations or basements.

Site Clearing — Deeper Detail

Site clearing typically follows demolition or precedes a new build / civil package. The job is loose: trees, stumps, vegetation, fill, rubbish, old infrastructure remnants. We price by tipper movements and machine hours.

What Site Clearing Usually Covers

Vegetation, slash and mulch removal
Stump and root-ball extraction
Loose rubbish, dumped fill, derelict materials
Old fence lines and posts
Sleepers, retaining walls, footings
Final level scrape with excavator bucket

Typical Pricing

Residential block (under 700 m²): $3,500–$8,500 depending on volume
Larger block (700–2,000 m²): $8,000–$22,000
Heavy fill / dumped waste: add tipper movements at $850–$1,400 each

What's Often Out of Scope

Arborist works on trees over 4m (separate quote)
Imported fill
Earthworks compaction
Survey setouts