Service region
House demolition St George
House demolition across St George, 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 St George
We demolish houses in all 39 suburbs across St George, covering 3 council areas. The largest include Hurstville, Bexley and Kogarah.
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 St George
- 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
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 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
Builders and councils we have worked for
What we do
Demolition services in St George
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 St George
We prepare and lodge the relevant demolition application. Council boundaries do not always follow our service areas, so we check the council, 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.
Our St George service area spans three council areas: Georges River Council, Bayside Council and Canterbury Bankstown Council. All three councils publish heritage requirements that affect demolition and flood or bushfire mapping that can change the approval pathway. Georges River Council and Canterbury Bankstown Council name specific conservation areas.
Georges River Council24 of our suburbs in this region
- Approvals
- Georges River Council says minor work may be exempt or approved as a CDC; otherwise a DA is lodged on the NSW Planning Portal. Applications must address demolition methods and explain how demolition waste will be reused, recycled or disposed of.
- Heritage
- The council has three heritage conservation areas (Penshurst, O’Brien’s Estate and Kogarah South) and over 300 heritage items. Work on a heritage item or in a conservation area needs a Statement of Heritage Impact, though minor works that don’t affect heritage significance may be exempt. Named conservation areas include Penshurst, O’Brien’s Estate, Kogarah South.
- Trees
- Check the council’s Tree Management Policy for exempt works and species. Removing a tree on a heritage item needs a DA, and in a conservation area usually does too, unless the council is satisfied the tree is a risk to life or property.
- Flood and bushfire
- Bushfire prone land is mapped in the Peakhurst, Mortdale and Hurstville wards, where development must meet Planning for Bushfire Protection and include a Bushfire Assessment Report. Applicants must also show designs won’t adversely affect flooding on other land.
Bayside Council19 of our suburbs in this region
- Approvals
- Bayside Council describes three pathways: exempt development, fast-track complying development, or a DA. Its examples list minor demolition as exempt development and demolishing a building as complying development.
- Heritage
- A DA is needed for building work on listed heritage buildings or properties in heritage conservation areas. Some minor works are excepted, but they can’t start until the council confirms in writing that consent isn’t required.
- Trees
- Bayside Council requires a permit before you prune or remove a tree on your property, and assesses each request individually.
- Flood and bushfire
- Flood-affected applicants need Flood Advice from the council, and new development must not raise the water level or hazard on neighbouring properties. Other constraints include acid sulfate soils, contaminated sites and Sydney Airport height limits.
Canterbury Bankstown Council4 of our suburbs in this region
- Approvals
- Canterbury Bankstown Council lists demolishing a building as development that needs council approval, with DAs lodged through the NSW Planning Portal. Unauthorised work can bring on-the-spot fines from $3,000 for individuals and $6,000 for companies.
- Heritage
- The council names the Ashbury Heritage Conservation Area (most of Ashbury and part of Croydon Park) and six conservation areas in Hurlstone Park. Changing a heritage-listed property needs development consent, though minor works and maintenance may not if written council advice is obtained first.
- Trees
- Trees over 5 metres that aren’t on the exempt species list need permission for most work; trees within 3 metres of the main house wall are exempt. Approved removals must be replaced 3:1 within 28 days, and work must be done by an AQF Level 3 arborist.
- Flood and bushfire
- The council’s planning controls manage flood risk on flood prone land, using high, medium and low risk precincts mapped by the Georges River floodplain study. Since July 2021, councils must also consider development impacts in low flood risk areas.
Before you start
St George demolition FAQs
Before a knockdown in St George: cost, coverage, councils and asbestos.
More demolition FAQsHow much does house demolition cost in St George?
House demolition in St George 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 in St George?
Every suburb listed on this page, including Hurstville, Bexley, Kogarah and Rockdale. Send us the property address so we can assess access, the structures to be removed and your builder’s handover requirements.
Which councils approve demolition in St George?
Our St George suburbs fall in Georges River Council (24 suburbs), Bayside Council (19 suburbs) and Canterbury Bankstown Council (4 suburbs). Each council sets its own requirements, so we check the planning controls for your address and prepare and lodge the application.
Do you remove asbestos in St George?
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 St George service area
We cover every suburb listed here. Choose your suburb for its local council rules, or send us the property address.
Largest suburbs in St George
- Allawah
- Arncliffe
- Banksia
- Bardwell Park
- Bardwell Valley
- Beverley Park
- Beverly Hills
- Bexley
- Bexley North
- Blakehurst
- Brighton-Le-Sands
- Carss Park
- Carlton
- Connells Point
- Dolls Point
- Forest Grove
- Hurstville
- Hurstville Grove
- Kingsgrove
- Kogarah
- Kogarah Bay
- Kyle Bay
- Lugarno
- Monterey
- Mortdale
- Narwee
- Oatley
- Peakhurst
- Peakhurst Heights
- Penshurst
- Ramsgate
- Ramsgate Beach
- Riverwood
- Rockdale
- Sandringham
- Sans Souci
- South Hurstville
- Turrella
- Wolli Creek
Start with your property
Ready to clear the block?
Tell us your property address in St George, what you need removed and anything you need to keep. We’ll arrange a free site assessment and written quote.
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