Demolition Salvage is the careful recovery of reusable or recyclable materials before or during demolition. Ownership of salvage and any credit off your price must be agreed in writing. Use Demolitions South Africa to send one request and contractors who offer salvage can reply with prices.
Describe your job once to get demolition salvage quotes.
Get Salvage QuotesWhat Demolition Salvage Includes
- Listing items and materials with salvage value.
- Careful removal of selected items.
- Sorting of steel, copper, aluminium and timber.
- Cleaning and stacking of bricks where agreed.
- A written record of what was recovered and any credit.
Projects Covered
- Bricks, pavers and roof tiles.
- Steel, copper and aluminium.
- Timber trusses, beams and floors.
- Doors, windows and fittings.
- Stone, slate and decorative features.
Scope Options and Exclusions
Scope options
- You keep selected items.
- The contractor keeps salvage in exchange for a credit.
- Salvage sold separately.
- Recycling of mixed materials.
Usually excluded
- Salvage of asbestos-containing materials.
- Guarantees of resale value.
- Items you have not agreed to release.
How It Works
- Assessment. The contractor identifies what can be recovered and its likely value.
- Quotation. The quote shows ownership, any credit and how value is calculated.
- Work. Salvage is removed before or during demolition.
- Clearance. Recovered items are removed or handed over, and the rest is disposed of.
Requests are accepted from all nine provinces. Matching depends on the service and on local contractor availability, so the number of replies can vary.
Demolition Salvage Prices
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark ranges, excluding VAT. Your quote depends on the site.
| Work | Ballpark price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Reclaimed clay bricks | Credit varies with condition and demand |
| Scrap steel | Credit varies with scrap prices |
| Copper and aluminium | Credit varies with scrap prices |
| Careful removal of fittings | Quoted per item or per day |
| Salvage credit on a house demolition | Often R2,000 to R20,000 off the quote |
What Affects the Price
- Type and condition of materials.
- Labour to recover them.
- Current scrap and second-hand prices.
- Ownership terms.
- Transport.
- VAT.
What to Include in Your Request
- Location.
- What you want to keep.
- Materials you think have value.
- Photos of fittings and features.
- Whether you prefer items or a credit.
- Demolition date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the salvage?
The owner, unless you agree in writing that the contractor keeps it.
How is a salvage credit worked out?
Usually on scrap or resale value less the extra labour. Ask for it to be shown on the quote.
Does salvage slow the job?
Careful recovery takes longer. Balance the credit against the time.
Can I sell items myself?
Yes. Remove or mark them before work starts.
Can asbestos materials be salvaged?
No. They must be removed and disposed of under the regulations.
Describe your job once and get the best quote, fast.
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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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