Demolition Costs depend on what is coming down, how it is built, how easy the site is to work on and how much rubble must leave. The table gives ballpark prices for common jobs. For a real price on your project, send one request through Demolitions South Africa.
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Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark ranges, excluding VAT. Your quote depends on the site.
| Work | Ballpark price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| House demolition, single-storey | R200 to R320 per m² |
| House demolition, double-storey | R280 to R400 per m² |
| Commercial building | R300 to R800 per m² |
| Industrial building | R300 to R600 per m² |
| Partial demolition | R250 to R700 per m² of affected area |
| Interior strip out | R80 to R300 per m² |
| Internal brick wall | R250 to R600 per m² of wall |
| Concrete slab removal | R150 to R450 per m² |
| Swimming pool, partial removal and fill | R25,000 to R60,000 |
| Single brick garage | R12,000 to R30,000 |
| Roof removal | R80 to R300 per m² of roof |
| Rubble removal, 6 m³ load | R1,500 to R3,000 per load |
| Asbestos removal (extra) | R200 to R500 per m² on top |
What Affects the Price
- Structure size and materials.
- Access and neighbouring structures.
- Full versus partial removal.
- Slab and foundation removal.
- Equipment and labour.
- Waste volumes and disposal.
- Hazardous materials such as asbestos.
- Professional assessments and approvals.
- Potential salvage credits.
- Whether VAT is included.
Typical Extras
- Municipal demolition application and fees, which vary by municipality.
- Heritage assessment for structures older than 60 years.
- Asbestos survey, removal, air monitoring and clearance.
- Engineer input for partial demolition, propping or deep excavation.
- Disconnection of services by the municipality or supplier.
Checking Your Quotes
- Get quotes for the same scope: what comes down, what stays and to what level.
- Check the number of rubble loads and where they go.
- Check exclusions, especially asbestos, slabs and permits.
- Check whether salvage credits are shown.
- Check whether prices include VAT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does demolition cost per m²?
As a ballpark, R200 to R450 per m² for a brick house and R300 to R800 per m² for commercial buildings, excluding VAT, permits and asbestos.
Is rubble removal included?
Often, but not always. Check how many loads are included.
Why do quotes differ so much?
Contractors price access, rubble, salvage and risk differently. Compare quotes for the same written scope.
Does salvage lower the price?
It can. Steel, bricks and fittings may earn a credit, agreed in writing.
Is VAT included?
Not always. Ask for prices with VAT shown separately.
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