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House Demolition Checklist
A useful house demolition checklist covers property details, access, services, asbestos risk, waste, concrete, timing and the handover condition.
Short answer
House Demolition Checklist: The short answer
A useful house demolition checklist covers property details, access, services, asbestos risk, waste, concrete, timing and the handover condition.
Table of contents
What this guide covers
- Short answer
- Step-by-step guide
- Common mistakes
- Related services and quote next step
Steps
Step-by-step guide
Write down the address, suburb and property type.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Collect photos of the house, driveway, street and structures.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Note services, neighbours, fences, trees and access issues.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Flag known or suspected asbestos.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Decide whether slab, concrete or rubble must be removed.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Mistakes
Common mistakes to avoid
Leaving photos out of the enquiry.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Not mentioning asbestos concerns.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Forgetting garages, sheds or fences.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Not defining builder-ready handover.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Related services
Plan the next step
Quotes
Ready to discuss the site?
Send the address, property type, photos if available, access notes, timing and whether asbestos is known or suspected.