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Gabrael House Demolition
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House demolition Northern Beaches

House demolition across the Northern Beaches, 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.

House demolition from$15,000
Call 1300 329 600 4.7 from 99 Google reviews
  • Restricted demolitionDE2 · AD202697
  • Class B asbestosAD211249
  • Public liability$20M

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Local knockdowns

Knocking down a house on the Northern Beaches

We demolish houses in all 46 suburbs on the Northern Beaches. The largest include Dee Why, Manly and Frenchs Forest.

  • Excavator working through timber and masonry from a house structure

    Complete house demolition

    Fibro cottages to double-storey brick, with the slab and footings removed where quoted.

    See the prices
  • Gabrael crew in protective suits beside Gabrael asbestos warning signs

    Asbestos checked first

    Bonded asbestos assessed and removed under our Class B licence before the excavator starts.

    Asbestos removal
  • Wide view of a residential work site behind blue mesh fencing

    Disconnections and neighbours

    Electricity, gas, water and nbn disconnected, and the neighbours told before work starts.

    Utility disconnections
  • Wide residential site with machinery tracks across the cleared ground

    Ready for your builder

    The handover agreed in writing with your builder before demolition starts.

    Knockdown rebuilds

Published prices

House demolition costs on the Northern Beaches

Full cost guide
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.

The award record

  1. 2020WinnerBUILD Recycling & Waste Management AwardsBest Demolition Site Remediation Specialists – Sydney
  2. 2022WinnerAPAC Insider Australian Enterprise AwardsBest Demolition Contractor – Sydney
  3. 2023National championAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
  4. 2023WinnerAPAC Insider Australian Enterprise AwardsDemolition Contractor of the Year – Sydney
  5. 2024APAC recognitionTop Asbestos Abatement Services ProviderEnvironmental Business Review
  6. 2024National finalistAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
  7. 2025National championAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
  8. 2026National finalistAustralian Trades Small Business Champion AwardsExcavation & Demolition
  9. 2026National finalistAustralian Small Business Champion AwardsTrade Services

Licensed and accredited

  • SafeWork NSW licensed
  • Master Builders NSW member
  • Conserve approved contractor 2026
All awards and recognition

Google reviews

What clients say

4.799 Google reviews, September 2026
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  • 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

  • A large block

    ★★★★★
    “I had a monster house on a 1000m2 block. The cleanest demolition work I’ve experienced. Straightforward and no nonsense.”
    Braxton Shamon · Google review, September 2025

  • 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

Builders and councils we have worked for

  • Allcastle Homes
  • Ansa Homes
  • Bellriver Homes
  • Champion Homes
  • Clarendon Homes
  • Kurmond Homes
  • Lloyds Building
  • Metricon Homes
  • Rawson Homes
  • Wincrest Homes
  • Wisdom Homes
  • Canterbury Bankstown Council
Builders: send your plans and start date

What we do

Demolition services on the Northern Beaches

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Recent Gabrael jobs

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Excavator above a Gabrael truck behind temporary site fencing
Excavator working behind the fence
Two crew members beside broken masonry and machinery on a residential site
Crew working within the site
Fenced access to a residential work site between neighbouring buildings
Access between neighbouring buildings
Excavator working through demolition material beside residential buildings
Demolition in progress beside neighbouring homes

Council and approvals

Demolition approvals on the Northern Beaches

We prepare and lodge the relevant demolition application, checking the planning controls and any heritage requirements for your address.

If you already have approval for a new home, check whether it includes demolition. The council or certifier confirms the DA or CDC pathway and conditions. Your quote identifies responsibilities and external fees.

Check your property in the NSW Planning Portal Read the demolition permit guide

Every suburb we cover here is in the Northern Beaches Council area. The council publishes heritage requirements that affect demolition and flood or bushfire mapping that can change the approval pathway.

Northern Beaches Council

Approvals
Northern Beaches Council requires a Waste Management Plan with any application that includes demolition or construction. Its DA process includes a 14 to 28 day public exhibition period.
Heritage
Buildings can’t be demolished without council consent. Owners of heritage items can develop but not demolish a listed building, need a DA with a Statement of Heritage Impact for changes, and demolition proposals usually go to the Local Planning Panel.
Trees
Trees under 5 metres, exempt species, dead trees and trees within 2 metres of a building need no permit, but heritage trees, threatened species or habitat, and trees a consent requires to be kept need approval. Permits last 12 months, and tree removal won’t be approved for CDCs.
Flood and bushfire
Mapped bushfire prone land carries extra planning controls, and building work there must meet Planning for Bushfire Protection (2019) and AS 3959. Applications on BAL-FZ land, or that don’t meet the performance criteria, go to the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Our summary of Northern Beaches Council’s demolition rules

Licensed asbestos removal

Asbestos removal on the Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches homes built or renovated before 1990 can contain bonded asbestos in fibro cladding, eaves, wet areas and roof sheeting. Our Class B licence (AD211249) covers this non-friable material: we have it tested, remove it under the right controls, take it to a facility licensed to accept it and arrange independent clearance. Friable asbestos is removed by our Class A licensed partner.

We remove asbestos across the Northern Beaches Council area, on its own or before a demolition or renovation. Removal starts from $1,500 for a bathroom, laundry or eaves.

Asbestos removal and prices Read the asbestos guide

Before you start

Northern Beaches demolition FAQs

Before a knockdown on the Northern Beaches: cost, coverage, councils and asbestos.

More demolition FAQs

How much does house demolition cost on the Northern Beaches?

House demolition on the Northern Beaches 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.

Which suburbs do you cover on the Northern Beaches?

Every suburb listed on this page, including Dee Why, Manly, Frenchs Forest and Mona Vale. Send us the property address so we can assess access, the structures to be removed and your builder’s handover requirements.

Which council approves demolition on the Northern Beaches?

Our Northern Beaches suburbs are all in the Northern Beaches Council area. We check its planning controls for your address and prepare and lodge the application.

Do you remove asbestos on the Northern Beaches?

Yes. 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.

Do you handle partial demolition and strip-outs?

Yes. As well as full knockdowns, we remove part of a house for an extension and strip out interiors, protecting the structure that stays. Tell us what is staying at the free site assessment. See house demolition for the options.

Are you licensed and insured?

Gabrael holds restricted demolition licence AD202697 (DE2), Class B non-friable asbestos removal licence AD211249, and $20M public liability insurance. We have served Sydney since 1995 and won the Australian Trades Small Business Champion award in 2023 and 2025. Certificates are available on request.

Suburbs we cover

Our Northern Beaches service area

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We cover every suburb listed here. Choose your suburb for its local council rules, or send us the property address.

Largest suburbs on the Northern Beaches

Start with your property

Ready to clear the block?

Tell us your property address on the Northern Beaches, what you need removed and anything you need to keep. We’ll arrange a free site assessment and written quote.

1300 329 600

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