Warehouse Demolition and Strip-Outs

Warehouses often involve large open spans, concrete hardstand, roller doors, offices/mezzanines, services and mixed waste. Direct Demolition can price warehouse demolition, internal strip-outs, slab removal, excavation and site clearing.

Common Warehouse Works

Full or partial warehouse demolition
Internal office/mezzanine strip-out
Concrete and hardstand removal
Loading dock, driveway and slab removal
Waste loading and disposal
Site clearing before redevelopment

Quote Information Needed

Send address, floor area, photos, plans, roof/wall construction, access/loading details, services status and whether asbestos/hazmat reports exist.

Clean Commercial Handover

We plan the job around access, truck movements, neighbours, business operations and the required handover condition.

Warehouse Demolition — Deeper Detail

Warehouse demolition in Sydney has two distinct flavours: clean steel-frame portal warehouses (relatively quick) and old factory/warehouse mixes (slow, hazmat-heavy). Pricing is per m² of footprint, with steel recovery as a credit on the right jobs.

Typical Warehouse Demolition Workflow

Disconnect all services, including 3-phase power, gas, sprinkler, fire pumps
Strip cladding from walls and roof (asbestos cladding handled separately under licence)
Drop the steel frame using an excavator with shear or grapple
Cut steel into transport lengths, stockpile for scrap pickup
Break slab and footings, remove via tipper rotation
Final scrape, level, dust-down for builder handover

Cost Ranges

Clean steel portal frame (under 1,000 m²): $35–$70/m²
Clean steel portal frame (1,000–3,000 m²): $25–$55/m²
Old brick/asbestos mix: $60–$130/m² depending on asbestos quantities
Concrete tilt-up: add $20–$40/m² for panel handling

Steel Recovery Credits

On larger jobs, clean structural steel can return $200–$420/tonne to scrap recyclers depending on market. We segregate, weigh and sell direct, then credit the agreed portion back against the demolition quote.

Compliance and Notification

SafeWork notification for high-risk demolition (over 6 m or load-bearing)
EPA notifications for asbestos thresholds
Council and certifier sign-off pre and post
Asbestos clearance certificates if any ACM present

Warehouse Demolition Sydney