Demolition in
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Yes, your local council require a demolition permit. In some cases, if you are renovating your demolition is part of your building permit.

Freestanding class 10 buildings (sheds, patios etc) under 40m2 may be exempt from requiring a permit.

The Australian Standard for house demolition Perth is AS 2601. This Standard covers the safety requirements for the demolition of structures, including both residential and commercial buildings. All demolition companies Perth should be familiar with this standard

The cost of house demolition Perth can vary depending on several factors, such as the type and size of the house, the accessibility of the property, and any special requirements that may need to be met. As a general rule, demolishing an average-sized house in Perth costs between $10,000 and $35,000. However, the cost may be higher if the house is large or inaccessible.

If your home is heritage listed, you will need to contact your local council to see what you can and can’t do.

A demolition process can take 3-4 weeks from receiving all your paperwork, this allows time for supply abolishment’s, rodent baiting, cut and seal and permit etc to be received. Once a permit is received, we will arrange the manual strip out/asbestos removal which can be 1-2 days than the mechanical demolition which can vary in time as depends on size of house and amount of work required. A small house can take as little as one day to demolish, while a larger house or commercial property may take as long as two weeks.

The house will be demolished once all the necessary permits have been obtained from the council. The house demolition contractors Perth will then schedule a date and time for the demolition to begin.

Depending on your local council a verge bond may be payable during the demolition process. This bond is to cover any damage to council infrastructure during the demolition process.

Asbestos located at the time of quoting is included in your house demolition quote.

If asbestos is located while stripping out that was unforeseen, we will contact you to get instructions.

Partial demolition is when only part of the house is demolished. This is typically done when the house is being renovated or extended.

The first step of house demolition Perth is engaging a licensed and insured demolition contractor. Once you have received and accepted your quote you will need to close your service accounts (Gas and Power). Your demolition contractor will then arrange disconnections, rodent baiting, sewer cut and seal or septic emptying and decommissioning if applicable. Advise your demolition contractor of any special instructions regarding your demolition project such as; vegetation to remain, bore or pools to remain etc.
Once all the necessary permits have been obtained from council the house demolition contractor will be in touch to schedule a date and time for the demolition to proceed.

If your house has a septic tank or leach drain, you demolition contractor will need to arrange for these to be emptied and decommissioned. The cost of eliminating these will vary depending on the size and complexity of the system. During the raking process of the demolition any septic tanks and leach drains will be removed from the ground.

The first step is to engage a licensed asbestos removalist, like Bellaluca, to remove all asbestos from the house. This complex and complicated process must be carried out by a qualified professional. Once the asbestos has been removed, the home will be ready for demolition services Perth to start.

Restrictions for house demolition vary from council to council. However, most house demolition companies Perth adhere to the following noise restrictions:

- No house demolition is to take place between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am

- No house demolition is to take place on Sundays or public holidays

- All house demolition must be carried out in a safe and efficient manner

If you have any further questions about house demolition Perth, you should contact your local council.