North Shore service area
House demolition Berowra
House demolition in Berowra, from the free site assessment to a level, cleared block for your builder. Licensed asbestos removal, and a written quote that lists the work and any external fees.
- Restricted demolitionDE2 · AD202697
- Class B asbestosAD211249
- Public liability$20M
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Local knockdowns
Knocking down a house in Berowra
Berowra is about 31 km north of our Ashbury base, in the Hornsby Shire Council area, next to Mount Kuring-Gai, Berowra Heights and Mount Colah.
Complete house demolition
Fibro cottages to double-storey brick, with the slab and footings removed where quoted.
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Asbestos checked first
Bonded asbestos assessed and removed under our Class B licence before the excavator starts.
Asbestos removal
Disconnections and neighbours
Electricity, gas, water and nbn disconnected, and the neighbours told before work starts.
Utility disconnections
Ready for your builder
The handover agreed in writing with your builder before demolition starts.
Knockdown rebuilds
Published prices
House demolition costs in Berowra
- Small house$15,000 – $22,000
Under 150 m², single-storey fibro or weatherboard
Quote for a small house - Medium house$22,000 – $30,000
150–250 m², single-storey brick veneer
Quote for a medium house - Large house$30,000 – $38,000
250–350 m² or double-storey
Quote for a large house - Very large or complex$38,000 – $45,000+
Over 350 m², multi-storey or difficult access
Quote for a complex house
What can affect your quote?
- Floor area and storeysThe published bands step up with size; a double-storey house takes longer to bring down and produces more material.
- Construction typeFibro and weatherboard come down faster than brick veneer, and full brick or concrete takes the longest to sort and remove.
- AsbestosBonded asbestos removal is quoted from the assessment. Friable asbestos is removed by our Class A licensed partner.
- Access and machineryNarrow frontages, battle-axe blocks and steep sites limit the machine we can bring in, which changes the time on site.
- Pools, slabs and retaining wallsStructures beyond the house are priced as their own items so you can see what each one adds.
- Council, certifier and utility feesApproval and disconnection fees are set by others. They are itemised separately in your written quote.
Indicative prices in Australian dollars. Council, certifier and utility fees are itemised in your written quote. Use the price calculator or ask us to assess the property.
Why Gabrael
Twice national champion. Over 1,000 homes since 1995.
Family-run by Zac and Janette for more than 30 years. Named national champion for Excavation & Demolition at the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards in 2023 and again in 2025.
- 1,000+Homes demolished since 1995
- 2×National champion, Excavation & Demolition
- 4.7From 99 Google reviews
The award record
2020WinnerBUILD Recycling & Waste Management AwardsBest Demolition Site Remediation Specialists – Sydney
2022WinnerAPAC Insider Australian Enterprise AwardsBest Demolition Contractor – Sydney
2023National championAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
2023WinnerAPAC Insider Australian Enterprise AwardsDemolition Contractor of the Year – Sydney
2024APAC recognitionTop Asbestos Abatement Services ProviderEnvironmental Business Review
2024National finalistAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
2025National championAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
2026National finalistAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
2026National finalistAustralian Small Business Champion AwardsTrade Services
Licensed and accredited
SafeWork NSW licensed
Master Builders NSW member
Conserve approved contractor 2026
Google reviews
What clients say
Asbestos removal
★★★★★“Zack and team were extremely professional and displayed sound knowledge and understanding in the safe removal and disposal of asbestos…”
G G · Google review, August 2023 Start to finish
★★★★★“From start to finish, the whole process was professional, well organised and completed to a very high standard. … Zac and the demolition team did an outstanding job on site, with great attention to detail and excellent workmanship.”
Kenny · Google review, July 2026 The neighbours
★★★★★“Gabrael House Demolition worked on the property next door to us… They were incredibly respectful of our property, took their time to do things carefully, and made sure to communicate with us whenever there was any potential safety concern.”
Lambros Photios · Google review, November 2025
Builders and councils we have worked for
What we do
Demolition services in Berowra
House demolitionFull house knockdowns, from the site assessment to a level, cleared block your builder can start on.
Site preparation and excavationClearing, excavation, levelling and compaction to the requirements of your next build.
Asbestos removalLicensed asbestos removal: bonded asbestos assessed, removed and disposed of under our Class B licence before demolition starts.
Site remediationContaminated-site assessment, soil removal, disposal and validation, so the block is ready to build on.
Pool removalUnused pools removed, with backfilling and the agreed finish set out in your quote.
Garage, shed and carport demolitionGarages, sheds, carports and their slabs taken down on their own or with the house, with fibro assessed for asbestos first.
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Recent Gabrael jobs
Photos from Gabrael jobs across Sydney.
Council and approvals
Demolition approvals in Berowra
We prepare and lodge the relevant demolition application, checking the planning controls and any heritage requirements for your address.
- Council area
- Hornsby Shire Council
- Postcode
- 2081
- Service region
- North Shore
Heritage, tree and mapping rules for Berowra are answered in the questions below, from the council’s own pages.
Our summary of Hornsby Shire Council’s demolition rulesBefore you start
Berowra demolition FAQs
Prices from our published bands, and council rules for Berowra from the council’s own pages.
More demolition FAQsHow much does house demolition cost in Berowra?
House demolition in Berowra starts from $15,000 for a small house (under 150 m², single-storey fibro or weatherboard) and runs to $45,000 or more for a very large or complex home. Access, suspected asbestos, additional structures and the handover you need shape the quote. Our demolition cost guide lists each category’s inclusions and what is quoted separately.
Do I need council approval to demolish a house in Berowra?
Hornsby Shire Council requires a Waste Management Plan for any development creating demolition or construction waste, aiming to reuse or recycle at least 76%. Demolishing a heritage item or a building in a heritage conservation area needs a Heritage Impact Assessment. Gabrael prepares and lodges the application and confirms whether the work goes ahead as a DA or a CDC once we have checked the planning controls for your address.
Are there heritage rules in the Hornsby Shire Council area?
Hornsby has six heritage conservation areas, with owners’ obligations set out in the council’s development control plan. Demolishing a heritage item or a building in a conservation area needs a Heritage Impact Assessment. We check whether your Berowra address is in a conservation area or individually listed before planning the demolition.
Does flood or bushfire mapping affect a demolition in Berowra?
The NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner certifies Hornsby’s bushfire prone land map. Complying development there needs a Bush Fire Attack Level certificate, and DAs need a bushfire risk assessment or detailed bushfire report.
What if my Berowra house contains asbestos?
Gabrael holds Class B licence AD211249 and removes non-friable asbestos, such as bonded fibro sheeting, before demolition, with approved disposal and clearance documentation. Friable asbestos is removed by our Class A licensed partner. Our asbestos guide explains the steps.
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Start with your property
Ready to clear the block?
Tell us your Berowra address and what you need removed. We’ll arrange a free site assessment and written quote. Plans and photos are welcome if you have them.
7am to 7pm, seven days.