Family-run in Sydney since 1995
About Gabrael House Demolition
Family-run by Zac and Janette, Gabrael helps homeowners and builders with house demolition, non-friable asbestos removal, site preparation and remediation across Sydney, Wollongong and the Southern Highlands.
See our demolition work- 1,000+
- Homes demolished since 1995
- 2×
- National champion, Excavation & Demolition
- 4.7 out of 5
- From 99 Google reviews
Our company
Built by Zac and Janette.
Since 1995.
Gabrael has been run by the same family since 1995. Zac runs the work on site and Janette runs the office, so you deal with the owners from your first call to the handover.
We demolish houses for homeowners and for many of Sydney’s residential builders, across Sydney, Wollongong and the Southern Highlands. Council requirements, access, the neighbours and your builder’s plans all shape how each job is run.
30 years at a glance
- 1995
Gabrael is established in Sydney, run by the same family ever since.
- 2020
Named Best Demolition Site Remediation Specialists – Sydney at the BUILD Recycling & Waste Management Awards.
- 2023
First national title: champion for Excavation & Demolition at the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards.
- 2025
National champion for Excavation & Demolition for the second time.
- Today
Over 1,000 homes demolished, and a 2026 national finalist in two categories.
What we do
Explore our service areasA clear scope before work starts
A free site assessment and a written quote listing the work, the inclusions and any external fees, so you can talk through access, asbestos and your plans before you decide.
Coordination through the job
We coordinate demolition approvals and utility disconnections and work to your builder’s site requirements. The quote sets out who is responsible for what, including any specialist work.
An agreed finish for your site
Debris removal, levelling, compaction or further preparation, as agreed for your project, with the disposal and clearance documents for the work.
Useful materials recovered
We recycle over 85% of demolition materials, sorting concrete, timber and metals on site for licensed recycling facilities. Asbestos waste is handled separately and taken to approved disposal facilities.
Licences & insurance
Check our credentials.
Gabrael holds SafeWork NSW licences for restricted demolition and non-friable asbestos removal. We assess the proposed work against the licence scope before quoting.
Class B non-friable asbestos removal licence
Licence AD211249 · SafeWork NSW
Check the asbestos licenceOur Class B licence covers non-friable asbestos. Friable asbestos is removed by our Class A licensed partner. Read about our non-friable asbestos removal service.
$20M public liability insurance
We also carry workers compensation and professional indemnity cover. Certificates are available on request.
Licensed and accredited
SafeWork NSW licensed
Master Builders NSW member
Conserve approved contractor 2026
Awards & recognition
National recognition
for the work we do.
Our history includes two national champion wins for Excavation & Demolition, alongside recognition for trade services, asbestos abatement and recycling. See the full record and the ceremony video.
Read the 2025 champion story2025 National champion
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards · Excavation & Demolition
Read the 2023 champion story2023 National champion
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards · Excavation & Demolition
Read the 2026 finalist announcement2026 National finalist
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards · Excavation & Demolition
Read the 2026 finalist announcement2026 National finalist
Australian Small Business Champion Awards · Trade Services · Presentation held 1 May 2026
2024 APAC recognition
Top Asbestos Abatement Services Provider · Environmental Business Review
2024 National finalist
Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards · Excavation & Demolition
Read the 2023 award listing2023 Winner
APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Awards · Demolition Contractor of the Year – Sydney
Read the 2022 award listing2022 Winner
APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Awards · Best Demolition Contractor – Sydney
Read the 2020 award listing2020 Winner
BUILD Recycling & Waste Management Awards · Best Demolition Site Remediation Specialists – Sydney
Builders and councils
Trusted across
the building industry.
Gabrael demolishes houses for many of Sydney’s major residential builders. Builders and councils we have worked for include the organisations below.
Planning a knockdown and rebuild? Bring your builder’s plans and site requirements to the assessment so we can agree the handover.
From our customers
Rated 4.7 from
99 Google reviews.
Rating as at September 2026
“Zac and Janette were both amazing to deal with – professional, responsive, and always going above and beyond… The team completed the demolition with great care and efficiency, leaving the site spotless and perfectly prepared for the next stage.”
“Zac, Eddie and Victor went above and beyond expectations.”
“We recently engaged Zac and his team for demolition of our property in Cronulla. Would highly recommend him as everything went smoothly and the professionalism was on point.”
Start with your property
Talk to us about your project.
Tell us what needs removing, what you are keeping and what comes next. We’ll arrange a free site assessment and a written quote for the agreed work.
7am to 7pm, seven days.