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What to include for the most accurate demolition quote

Demolition pricing in Melbourne comes down to a handful of variables. The more detail you give in the form above, the closer the contractor quotes will be to the final invoice — and the less chance of a variation later. If you are unsure about any field, give your best estimate and note it in the description; the demolisher will confirm on site.

Details that move the price

• Building size and storeys. Floor area, single or double storey, and whether there is a basement, garage, shed or carport to come down at the same time.
• Construction materials. Weatherboard, brick veneer, double brick and concrete each take different machinery and produce different volumes of waste to tip.
• Asbestos. Homes built before the late 1980s often contain asbestos sheeting, eaves or fencing. Licensed removal is a separate line item and must be disposed of at an EPA Victoria approved facility.
• Site access. Narrow inner-city streets, laneway access, overhead powerlines, steep blocks and neighbouring party walls all add time, traffic management and smaller equipment.
• Scope after the knock-down. Slab removal, tree and vegetation clearing, fence removal, backfill and a level, ready-to-build site are often quoted separately — say so if you need them.
• Timeline and permits. Whether your council permit and Report and Consent are already in hand, and how soon you need the site cleared for your builder.

Typical Melbourne price ranges

As a guide, a single-storey house demolition in Melbourne generally lands between $15,000 and $40,000, garages and sheds between $2,000 and $8,000, and in-ground pool removal between $6,000 and $15,000. Asbestos removal, difficult access and full site clearance sit on top of those figures. Comparing three quotes side by side is the simplest way to see whether a price is fair for your block.