What Should You Look for When Hiring a Demolition Contractor?

Demolition is one of those jobs where the cheapest quote can become the most expensive mistake. Here's what to check before you hire anyone to knock down or strip out your property.

Licence and insurance

Demolition contractors in Victoria must hold the appropriate demolition licence class for the work, and asbestos removal requires its own licence. Ask for confirmation that the company is licensed and insured for the specific work you're hiring them to do — a legitimate contractor will answer directly.

A written, itemised quote

Insist on a written quote that lists what's included: permits and consents, service disconnections, asbestos assessment and removal, disposal and tipping fees, and final site clean-up. Vague quotes hide variations that appear later.

Who actually does the work

Ask whether the company's own team carries out the demolition or whether it's passed to subcontractors you've never met. Knowing who is on your site — and who is accountable — matters.

Questions worth asking

How will you handle asbestos if it's found? What's your process if the scope changes? How do you protect neighbouring properties? Can you provide a clearance certificate for asbestos removal? A professional contractor welcomes these questions.

Talk to our team

NextSite Demolition is licensed and insured for demolition and asbestos removal, and our own team does the work. Get a free, no-obligation quote and ask us anything on this list.