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Before it's in with the new, you have to organise the "out with the old" part. That's where demolition contractors come into play.
While you may think it's just a case of taking a sledge hammer to your existing kitchen or bathroom - for complete peace of mind it's best to call in the demolition experts. They'll be able to handle larger jobs too, such as ripping down whole buildings and other structures.
We charge demolition contractors a small fee to express interest in your needs, but you are not obligated to choose anyone if the quotes or the businesses aren't to your liking.
This challenging - and potentially dangerous - task costs between $25 and $95 per hour depending on the the size of the job. With an average cost of $61.22 per hour, hiring a demolition expert might be a better option than attempting a DIY. Most prices don't include the removal of rubbish from the site.
Demolition is considered high-risk construction work so things can often go wrong. Common problems include instability of the structure, poor or excessive loading on the floor, glass fragmentation, adverse weather conditions, obstructed site access and the presence of asbestos.
To minimise the risk of something going wrong ensure your demolition expert is licensed and insured.
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While you may have to prepare yourself mentally for the big demolition day (like saying goodbye to your childhood home) there are some other more physical steps that must be taken.

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Rubbish removal is typically the last – and most often overlooked – step of the renovation/building process. You'll be hard pushed trying to find a tradie willing to take their rubbish with them, so alternative arrangements should be made. Many people think they can just chuck a load in the back of the car and head to their nearest tip and don't value what's really involved. It's the job of rubbish removalists to ensure waste is disposed of correctly and efficiently.

Careful, accurate removal and disposal of this poison is absolutely essential and will set you back an average of $65.84 per an hour, with the average asbestos removal job costing $6,245. An asbestos clearance certificate may also be required and normally attracts an additional fee.

A builder's work ranges from getting their hands dirty on the job, to project management including organising tradespeople and the supply of materials. If you're prepared to locate and co-ordinate your own subcontractors you may save on building fees.