A Guide To The Cost of Home And Commercial Demolition Projects
Demolishing a building might seem like a straightforward process, but in reality, it requires plenty of planning and professional knowledge to get the job done. To help you through the process and avoid demolishing your budget, here’s a simple guide to the cost of a demolition project.
How much does a residential demolition cost?
If you’re looking to demolish a residential building, prices in Perth can start from as low as $12,000 and go up to $40,000. The price you’ll pay for a residential or home demolition is dependent on a wide number of factors, which are outlined in more detail below.
How much does a commercial demolition cost?
There are plenty of reasons why you might be considering a commercial demolition, a process that the Focus Demolition team specialise in. Commercial demolitions involve the complete or partial removal of commercial buildings such as hotels, shopping centres and office buildings. The cost of a commercial demolition averages between $75 to $100 per square metre.
What factors can affect the cost of demolition?
There’s a reason why it can be difficult to get a straightforward answer to the question “what is the cost of a demolition?” with a quick Google search. That’s because there are so many factors that professional teams must take into consideration. Here are just a few:
Size of project
As you can imagine, the bigger the size of the property, building or structure that needs demolishing, the higher the price will be. Lots of demolition companies, quote and charge per square metre. This is to account for the time, labour, and equipment it will take to get the job done properly.
Scope of project
Not all demolitions involve the total removal of the building. An example of such a service is an internal strip-out, which prepares the building interior for renovation or restoration while preserving its core structure. Naturally, this affects the total cost of demolition.
Types of materials
Is the building made primarily with timber? Or constructed with heavier materials such as brick or concrete? The types of materials influence the final cost, with the heavier materials costing more to demolish. This is because there is often more time spent and labour required throughout the project.
Hazardous materials
The total cost of demolition will also increase if there are hazardous materials present in the building or structure, or on-site. Examples of hazardous materials can include mould, lead, synthetic mineral fibre (SMF) and asbestos, to name just a few. All these materials must be removed following industry guidelines to ensure everyone is free from harm. Western Australian law mandates that asbestos and asbestos-containing materials only be removed by licensed asbestos professionals. As a result, the cost of demolition does increase with the removal of hazardous materials.
Location of site
If the location of the site requires significant travel time (remote or rural areas), this can incur extra charges. Additionally, if the site is in a busy area, this will affect the total cost due to waste disposal challenges and extra precautions that must be taken by the team to protect pedestrians.
Access to site
Accessibility is a huge factor in the cost of demolition. Even though the building might be in a central location, it may not be easily accessible with demolition equipment and machinery.
How do I choose a demolition contractor?
Some of the key things to look for in a demolition contractor are reliability, professionalism, and experience.
We take great pride in being one of Perth’s most trusted demolition companies. We hold a Class 1 ‘Unrestricted’ Demolition licence (WAD 223) and an ‘Unrestricted’ Asbestos Removal Licence (WA 165), allowing our team to be fully insured and equipped to finish every job to the highest standard.
When you choose a demolition expert like Focus Demolition for your project, you can enjoy peace of mind that the structure is demolished in a safe and stable condition (preventing any unexpected structural collapse).
Services provided by Focus Demolition
We can take care of a huge range of demolition projects in both the Perth metro area and in regional or rural Western Australia.
Our demolition services cover:
- Bridge demolition
- High-rise buildings
- Pinning and propping
- Tilt panels
- Fire-damaged structures
- Façade retention
Additionally, our experienced team can also help out with mine site decommissioning and internal strip-outs for buildings such as warehouses, schools, shopping centres, and hospitals.
If you have any questions or would like to get a demolition quote for your project, get in contact with the team at Focus today.
