Southern Highlands service area
House demolition Exeter
House demolition in Exeter, 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 Exeter
Exeter is about 108 km south-west of our Ashbury base, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council area, next to Werai, Bundanoon and Sutton Forest.
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 Exeter
- 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
Ready for the build
★★★★★“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.”
Priscilla Samia · Google review, November 2024 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
Builders and councils we have worked for
What we do
Demolition services in Exeter
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
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Council and approvals
Demolition approvals in Exeter
We prepare and lodge the relevant demolition application, checking the planning controls and any heritage requirements for your address.
- Council area
- Wingecarribee Shire Council
- Postcode
- 2579
- Service region
- Southern Highlands
Heritage, tree and mapping rules for Exeter are answered in the questions below, from the council’s own pages.
Our summary of Wingecarribee Shire Council’s demolition rulesBefore you start
Exeter demolition FAQs
Prices from our published bands, and council rules for Exeter from the council’s own pages.
More demolition FAQsHow much does house demolition cost in Exeter?
House demolition in Exeter 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 Exeter?
Wingecarribee Shire Council lists demolition among development that may be approved as complying development, a fast-track CDC from the council or an accredited certifier when the development standards are met. Development that isn’t exempt or complying needs a DA, lodged through the NSW Planning Portal. 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 Wingecarribee Shire Council area?
Wingecarribee Shire Council requires consent for all demolition of any building on a heritage site and strongly discourages demolishing heritage items and period buildings in conservation areas. Complying development isn’t available for locally listed heritage items, and if demolition is approved the council would require a photographic and written archival record of the building first. We check whether your Exeter address is in a conservation area or individually listed before planning the demolition.
Can I remove trees on a Exeter block?
Wingecarribee Shire Council requires a permit to prune or remove trees that are heritage listed or in a heritage conservation area, mapped for biodiversity, habitat for threatened species, or required to be kept by a development consent. Removing 10 or more trees needs a DA, and penalties apply if the procedure isn’t followed.
Does flood or bushfire mapping affect a demolition in Exeter?
Wingecarribee’s Bush Fire Prone Land Map, certified by the NSW Rural Fire Service, took effect on 15 July 2025 and adds a medium-risk category that includes grasslands. Complying development isn’t allowed on BAL-40 or flame zone land, and on lower-risk bushfire prone land it needs a BAL certificate from an accredited consultant.
What if my Exeter 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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Tell us your Exeter 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.
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