Demolition Northern Suburbs: send one request with your address, what must come down and a few photos. Independent demolition contractors who take on work in Northern Suburbs reply with availability and prices, and you compare them yourself through Demolitions South Africa. The area mixes established family homes, hillside properties and industrial areas.
Describe your job once to get demolition quotes in Northern Suburbs.
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Demolition Services in Northern Suburbs
Demolition Prices in Northern Suburbs
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 |
| Industrial building | R300 to R600 per m² |
| Steel structure dismantling | R150 to R400 per m² before scrap credit |
| Interior strip out | R80 to R300 per m² |
| Concrete slab removal | R150 to R450 per m² |
| Partial demolition | R250 to R700 per m² of affected area |
| Asbestos roof sheet removal | R250 to R600 per m² |
| Rubble removal, 6 m³ load | R1,500 to R3,000 per load |
Approvals in Northern Suburbs
The City of Cape Town generally requires approval before a building in Northern Suburbs is demolished, applied for through its building development management office. Some parts of the city fall in Heritage Protection Overlay Zones with extra requirements.
- Buildings older than 60 years need a permit from Heritage Western Cape under section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act.
- Asbestos must be removed first by a registered asbestos contractor under an approved plan of work.
- Skips on public roads, estates and sectional title schemes may have their own approvals and rules.
See Demolition Permits for the general process.
What to Include in Your Request
- Street address or suburb in Northern Suburbs.
- What must be demolished and what stays.
- Approximate size, storeys and roof type.
- Photos of the structure, access and neighbours.
- Whether the building is older than 60 years.
- Preferred start date and any estate or body corporate rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can one request cover both a home and an industrial unit in Northern Suburbs?
Send a separate request for each job so contractors suited to each can reply.
Which parts of Northern Suburbs can I get quotes for?
Requests are accepted from across Northern Suburbs. Pick your area above for local details, or send a request from this page.
How is my request matched?
With your consent, your request goes to independent contractors suited to the service and location. Matching depends on who is available, so the number of replies can vary.
Do I need approval to demolish in Northern Suburbs?
In most cases, yes. Apply to the City of Cape Town before work starts. Buildings older than 60 years also need a permit from Heritage Western Cape.
How much does demolition cost in Northern Suburbs?
As a ballpark, R200 to R450 per m² of floor area for a brick house, excluding VAT, approvals and asbestos.
Are you a demolition company in Northern Suburbs?
No. Demolitions South Africa passes your request to independent contractors who work in Northern Suburbs. The contractor you choose quotes and does the work.
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Keep it brief. Give your location, the service, the approximate size and a short description. With your consent, your enquiry is passed only to independent contractors suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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