Service region
House demolition Sutherland Shire
House demolition across the Sutherland Shire, 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 the Sutherland Shire
We demolish houses in all 39 suburbs across the Sutherland Shire. The largest include Cronulla, Miranda and Engadine.
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 the Sutherland Shire
- 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
Cronulla
★★★★★“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.”
Mikayil Makras · Google review, December 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 the Sutherland Shire
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 the Sutherland Shire
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.
Every suburb we cover here is in the Sutherland Shire Council area. The council publishes heritage requirements that affect demolition and flood or bushfire mapping that can change the approval pathway.
Sutherland Shire Council
- Approvals
- Sutherland Shire Council lists building or demolishing a home as a project that can suit a fast-tracked Complying Development Certificate (CDC) from Council or an accredited certifier, if strict standards are met.
- Heritage
- Heritage properties can be checked on the council’s Shire Maps. If a proposal affects a heritage item, Sutherland Shire Council requires a Statement of Heritage Impact from a qualified heritage consultant, and assessment may involve other government departments.
- Trees
- Removing a tree on private land generally needs council permission, though certain species and works are exempt. Pruning a heritage-listed tree needs a heritage minor works notification, and trees in a threatened ecological community need a DA.
- Flood and bushfire
- The council’s Shire Maps let you check a property’s zoning, planning, bushfire prone land and flood prone land layers.
Before you start
Sutherland Shire demolition FAQs
Before a knockdown in the Sutherland Shire: cost, coverage, councils and asbestos.
More demolition FAQsHow much does house demolition cost in the Sutherland Shire?
House demolition in the Sutherland Shire 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 the Sutherland Shire?
Every suburb listed on this page, including Cronulla, Miranda, Engadine and Caringbah. 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 in the Sutherland Shire?
Our Sutherland Shire suburbs are all in the Sutherland Shire Council area. We check its planning controls for your address and prepare and lodge the application.
Do you remove asbestos in the Sutherland Shire?
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 Sutherland Shire 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 the Sutherland Shire
- Alfords Point
- Bangor
- Barden Ridge
- Bonnet Bay
- Bundeena
- Burraneer
- Caringbah
- Caringbah South
- Como
- Cronulla
- Dolans Bay
- Engadine
- Grays Point
- Gymea
- Gymea Bay
- Heathcote
- Illawong
- Jannali
- Kangaroo Point
- Kareela
- Kirrawee
- Kurnell
- Lilli Pilli
- Loftus
- Lucas Heights
- Maianbar
- Menai
- Miranda
- Oyster Bay
- Sutherland
- Sylvania
- Sylvania Waters
- Taren Point
- Waterfall
- Woolooware
- Woronora
- Woronora Heights
- Yarrawarrah
- Yowie Bay
Start with your property
Ready to clear the block?
Tell us your property address in the Sutherland Shire, what you need removed and anything you need to keep. We’ll arrange a free site assessment and written quote.
7am to 7pm, seven days.