Garage, shed and carport demolition
Garage, shed and carport demolition in Sydney
Take down a garage, shed or carport without the guesswork. We check for asbestos, confirm the approval pathway and remove the structure, slab and footings as agreed.
Quoted after a free site assessment
Written quote for the scope agreed on site. No obligation.
- Restricted demolition DE2Licence AD202697
- Class B non-friable asbestosLicence AD211249
- $20M public liabilityWorkers compensation and professional indemnity
What we do
Small structures, done properly.
These are quick jobs when they are planned, and slow ones when asbestos or approvals are discovered halfway through. The site assessment settles both before a price is given.
Garages and workshops
Brick, block, timber or fibro, with or without the slab.
Sheds and carports
Steel, timber and fibro sheds; freestanding or attached carports.
Slabs, footings and driveways
Broken out and removed with the structure, or left in place.
Approval. Small sheds and carports can be exempt development; larger structures may need a CDC or DA. See the approval question.
Pricing
How we price this work.
Garage, shed and carport demolition is quoted after a free site assessment. A small steel shed and a fibro garage with a slab are very different jobs, so we do not publish a single price for them.
What sets the price
- Size and construction of the structure
- Asbestos sheeting to remove first
- Slab, footings and driveway removal
- Access for a small machine or hand demolition
Asbestos is the factor most likely to change the price of a small job; access is the next. Quotes are in Australian dollars, with no obligation.
The process
From assessment to a clear corner of the block.
Assess and test
Structure, slab and access checked; suspected fibro tested by a NATA laboratory.
Confirm the pathway
Whether it is exempt, complying or needs a DA, confirmed before work.
Asbestos, then demolition
Asbestos removed and cleared first, then the structure taken down.
Clear and hand over
Materials recycled, the area left level, records provided.
Small job, same care
Often booked with a house demolition or pool removal so one crew and one disposal run cover it all; attached structures are separated so the house is left sound.
Trusted by
Builders, clients and Google reviews.
The builders and council shown here are clients Gabrael has carried out demolition for. The reviews are quoted from Google.
Serving Sydney since 1995, and Australian Trades Small Business Champion in 2023 and 2025. We recycle over 85% of demolition materials. Read about our recognition
Demolition contractor to Sydney builders and clients, including
“I had a monster house on a 1000m2 block. The cleanest demolition work I’ve experienced. Straightforward and no nonsense”
“Zac, Eddie and Victor went above and beyond expectations”
See the work
On site with Gabrael.
Our own crew and machinery on the job. See the full gallery
Site fencing and signage 
Access into the work site 
Site cleared within the boundary fencing 
Excavator and crew at work
Before you start
Garage, shed and carport demolition FAQs.
The questions we are asked most before this work.
More demolition FAQsHow much does garage or shed demolition cost?
It is quoted after a free site assessment. The price depends on the size and construction, whether asbestos sheeting needs licensed removal first, whether the slab and footings come out, access for machinery and how the materials are disposed of. Small steel sheds are at the low end; fibro garages with slabs cost more because of the asbestos and concrete.
Do I need approval to demolish a garage, shed or carport?
It depends. Demolition of some small structures can be exempt development in NSW when the conditions in the State policy are met; other work needs a complying development certificate or a development application. The property’s zoning, heritage status and the structure itself all matter, and your council or a registered certifier confirms which pathway applies.
Does my fibro garage contain asbestos?
Many older fibro garages do, but the sheeting must be tested to know. We arrange sampling through a NATA-accredited laboratory. If the material is bonded, non-friable asbestos, it is removed within our Class B licence with clearance and disposal documentation before the structure is demolished.
Can you remove the concrete slab as well?
Yes. The slab, strip footings and any driveway section can be broken out and removed with the structure. Some owners keep the slab for a new shed or parking, so we ask rather than assume, and the quote says which applies.
How long does it take?
Most garage, shed and carport demolitions take a day or two on site, with asbestos removal and clearance adding to that where sheeting tests positive. Testing and any approval confirmation happen before the crew arrives.
Can you do it at the same time as the house?
Yes, and it is usually the most economical way. Outbuildings, pools, slabs and driveways need to be listed in the site assessment so they are included in the quote; a house demolition price does not automatically cover every structure on the block.
What if there is no side access?
A garage at the back of a block with no side access can be taken down by hand and carried out, or a smaller machine may be used through a temporary opening in a fence with the neighbour’s agreement. The assessment identifies the practical option and the quote reflects it.
Free site assessment
Arrange a free site assessment.
Send the property address, photos of the structure and its access, and tell us whether the slab is to go or stay. If you have an asbestos report or an approval already, include it.
1300 329 6007am to 7pm, seven days.
Licensed DE2 · Class B asbestos · $20M insured · ★ 4.7 from 99 Google reviews