Residential Demolition · Gold Coast
House Demolition Gold Coast
Complete house demolition for knockdown rebuilds, subdivisions and cleared blocks, from timber Queenslanders and fibro cottages to double-brick and two-storey homes. Asbestos, approvals, disconnections and clean-up handled, with a clear, level site when we leave.
- Gold Coast localHomes, sites and buildings across the Coast
- Written quotesAfter a free site inspection
- Asbestos handledSurvey
- Site left clearRubble out, block level
Why one company
One Company, From Knockdown to Clear Block
Demolishing a home involves far more than an excavator. There's asbestos to test for, approvals to lodge, services to disconnect, neighbours to protect and tonnes of material to remove. We handle every part of it, so you deal with one company and one written quote. It's why homeowners and builders across the Coast use Gold Coast Demolitions for residential demolition, from single cottages to multi-lot sites.
One Point of Contact
One person runs your job from quote to handover, so you always know what's happening next.
Approvals Handled
Building approval, notifications and service disconnections organised for you, so your start date doesn't slip.
Neighbours Protected
Dilapidation photos, dust suppression, site fencing and sensible work hours keep the street onside.
Work Around Your Build
Demolition is timed around your builder's start date, so the block is ready when they are.
Across the Gold Coast
Demolition Near You, Right Across the Coast
Residential demolition in suburbs right across the Gold Coast, from Labrador to Currumbin. Tap a suburb to see more.
What you get
What's Included in Your House Demolition
One written quote covers the whole job, from the first inspection to a clear site. It includes:
- Free site inspection and written quote
- Asbestos survey, licensed removal and clearance certificate
- Building approval and demolition notifications
- Disconnection of power, water, gas and NBN
- Site fencing, dust control and neighbour protection
- Full removal of the home, footings and slab or stumps
- All rubble trucked away, with recycling wherever possible
- A clean, level site, ready for your builder
At Gold Coast Demolitions, asbestos is removed by licensed removalists, as Queensland law requires.
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How we do it
How a Knockdown Works, Step by Step
House demolition is the complete removal of a home, including the roof, walls, floors, footings and the slab or stumps underneath. Every job follows the same order, and the steps before the machinery arrives take the most time.
Free, on siteStep 1: Inspect and Quote
We inspect the property, check access, services and anything else on the block, then send a written quote.
Before work startsStep 2: Asbestos Survey and Removal
Homes built before 1990 are surveyed. Any asbestos is removed by licensed removalists and a clearance certificate is issued.
Before work startsStep 3: Approvals and Disconnections
Building approval, notifications, and disconnection of power, water, gas and NBN are organised and confirmed.
Day 1Step 4: Site Set-Up
Fencing, dilapidation photos of neighbouring homes and dust control set up before anything comes down.
Days 1 to 5Step 5: Demolition
The structure comes down in a planned order, with materials sorted for recycling as we go.
Final dayStep 6: Clear and Hand Over
Footings removed, rubble trucked out and the block left clean and level for your builder.
Every home is different
What Type of Home Are You Knocking Down?
Construction type changes how a home demolition runs, what the house is likely to contain and what can be salvaged.
These are the homes we see most across the Gold Coast.
Timber & Queenslander Homes
Raised timber homes on stumps, common in older Gold Coast suburbs and the hinterland. Hardwood and fittings can often be salvaged, and the stumps come out too.
Salvage timberFibro Cottages
Mid-century fibro homes, many close to the beach. Fibro made before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos, so a survey and licensed removal always come first.
Asbestos checkBrick Veneer Lowset
The classic 1970s and 80s Gold Coast home: timber frame, brick skin and tiled roof on a concrete slab. Brick and tiles are recycled, and the slab is removed.
Most commonDouble Brick & Block
Solid masonry needs heavier machinery and more trucks, and produces more rubble for recycling.
Heavy machineryTwo-Storey Homes
Taller homes need more planning around neighbours, power lines and debris control, and come down from the top.
Top-downGranny Flats & Extensions
Detached granny flats, studios and rear extensions removed on their own, with the main home untouched.
Main home stays
How it compares
Full vs Partial Demolition vs Strip-Out
Not every project needs the whole home gone. Here's how the three options compare.
| Feature | Full demolition | Partial demolition | Strip-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| What comes down | The whole home, including footings and slab | Part of the structure, such as a rear section or extension | Internal fixtures, fittings and non-structural walls |
| Best for | Knockdown rebuilds, subdivisions, clearing a block | Extensions and major renovations | Kitchen, bathroom and whole-home renovations |
| Approvals | Required | Usually required | Depends on the work |
| Asbestos check | Whole home, if built before 1990 | Affected areas | Affected areas |
| Time on site | Typically 3 to 7 days | Varies with scope | Varies with scope |
| You're left with | A clear, level block | The retained structure, ready for your builder | The building shell, ready to renovate |
Full demolition
- What comes down
- The whole home, including footings and slab
- Best for
- Knockdown rebuilds, subdivisions, clearing a block
- Approvals
- Required
- Asbestos check
- Whole home, if built before 1990
- Time on site
- Typically 3 to 7 days
- You're left with
- A clear, level block
Partial demolition
- What comes down
- Part of the structure, such as a rear section or extension
- Best for
- Extensions and major renovations
- Approvals
- Usually required
- Asbestos check
- Affected areas
- Time on site
- Varies with scope
- You're left with
- The retained structure, ready for your builder
Strip-out
- What comes down
- Internal fixtures, fittings and non-structural walls
- Best for
- Kitchen, bathroom and whole-home renovations
- Approvals
- Depends on the work
- Asbestos check
- Affected areas
- Time on site
- Varies with scope
- You're left with
- The building shell, ready to renovate
More than the house
Residential Demolition, From Whole Homes to Pools
Full Knockdowns
The whole home, footings and all, for a completely clear block.
Knockdown Rebuilds
Timed around your builder's start date, so the block is ready when they are.
Partial Demolition
Rear sections, extensions and rooms removed where the rest of the home stays.
Granny Flats & Studios
Detached structures removed without touching the main home.
Garages, Sheds & Carports
Old outbuildings removed, including fibro structures checked for asbestos first.
Pool Removal
Old pools broken up and filled, or fully removed, with compaction and paperwork handled.
Pricing
House Demolition Cost
on the Gold Coast
Every property is different, so an accurate price comes from a site inspection, not a calculator. These are the six things that move the cost of demolishing a home.
After a free inspection you get a written quote that covers all of it.
What affects your price
Size
More floor area and a second storey mean more material to remove and more truckloads.
Construction type
Timber comes down faster than double brick; masonry needs heavier machinery and produces more rubble.
Asbestos
The amount and type found in the survey affects removal time and disposal costs.
Site access
Narrow driveways, steep blocks or limited room for trucks add time and may need smaller machinery.
What else is on the block
Pools, sheds, driveways, retaining walls and trees add to the scope.
Slab and footings
A thick slab or deep footings take longer to remove than timber stumps.
Across the Gold Coast
Home Demolition, Planned for Gold Coast Conditions
Gold Coast Demolitions works right across the Coast, and local conditions shape how every job is planned.
Coastal homes weather differently. Salt air corrodes steel, fixings and roof sheeting, so older beachside homes are checked for weakened structure before work starts.
Sandy soils and high water tables. Near the beach and canals, footings and slabs are removed carefully, and holes are backfilled and compacted so the block is stable for your new build.
Wet-season weather. Summer storms can stop work and soak asbestos-affected areas, so jobs are scheduled around the forecast.
Demolition Questions, Answered
It depends on the size and construction of the home, whether asbestos is present, access, and what else is on the block, such as pools, sheds or driveways. After a free site inspection we give you a written quote covering approvals, surveys, demolition, waste disposal and site clearance.
Most homes are knocked down and cleared in 3 to 7 days on site. Before that, allow a few weeks for the asbestos survey, approvals and service disconnections. You get a clear timeline with your quote.
Most residential demolitions need building approval, and some older homes in character areas may also need council approval. Gold Coast Demolitions checks what applies to your property and organises it for you.
If it was built before 1990, yes. Queensland law requires asbestos to be identified before demolition, and any found must be removed by licensed removalists. We arrange the survey, removal and clearance certificate.
We organise disconnection of all services as part of the job and confirm everything is off and capped before work starts.
Yes. The slab, footings or stumps are removed as part of a full knockdown, along with old pipes and tanks found on site, unless you've asked us to leave something in place.
We photograph neighbouring properties before work starts, fence the site, use water sprays to keep dust down and debris netting where needed, and work within permitted hours.
Often, yes. Let us know what you'd like to keep, such as doors, fixtures, hardwood or bricks, and we'll set it aside where it's safe to.
Yes. Partial demolition for extensions and renovations is possible where the remaining structure is sound, with the right approvals, which we arrange.
Yes. Pools, sheds, garages, granny flats and driveways can all be removed in the same job, so the whole block is cleared at once.
Planning the next step
Services That Go With a Knockdown
Most residential demolition jobs lead straight into one of these.
Ready when you are
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Tell us the address and what's on the block. We'll inspect the site and send a written quote. No pressure and no obligation.
Get a Free Quote- Free site inspection
- Written quotes
- Asbestos handled
- Full site clean-up
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- Free site inspection
- Written quotes
- Asbestos handled
- Full site clean-up
- Gold Coast local