Demolition Wellington: send one request with your address, what must come down and a few photos. Independent demolition contractors who take on work in Wellington reply with availability and prices, and you compare them yourself through Demolitions South Africa. Jobs here are often older town houses, agricultural buildings and outbuildings on farms around the town.
Describe your job once to get demolition quotes in Wellington.
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Demolition Prices in Wellington
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 |
| Small plot site clearing | R8,000 to R35,000 |
| Steel structure dismantling | R150 to R400 per m² before scrap credit |
| Single brick garage | R12,000 to R30,000 |
| Pool, partial removal and fill | R25,000 to R60,000 |
| TLB with operator | R650 to R1,000 per hour |
| Asbestos roof sheet removal | R250 to R600 per m² |
| Rubble removal, 6 m³ load | R1,500 to R3,000 per load |
| Travel and machine transport | Quoted per job |
What Affects Demolition in Wellington
- Older houses in town may be over 60 years, so check heritage requirements.
- Farm and agri buildings: sheds, stores and steel structures, often with asbestos roofing.
- Travel: some contractors come from Paarl or Cape Town, which can add mobilisation costs.
- Rubble volumes and the distance to licensed disposal sites affect cartage costs.
Approvals in Wellington
Drakenstein Municipality generally requires building control approval before a building in Wellington is demolished. Check its current requirements before you book a contractor.
- 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.
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Matching depends on the service and on which independent contractors are available near Wellington.
What to Include in Your Request
- Street address or suburb in Wellington.
- 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
Do contractors travel to Wellington?
Many do, from Paarl and Cape Town. Travel and machine transport are usually priced into the quote.
Can farm buildings near Wellington with asbestos roofs be demolished?
Yes, but a registered asbestos contractor must remove the asbestos first under an approved plan of work.
Do I need approval to demolish in Wellington?
In most cases, yes. Apply to Drakenstein Municipality before work starts. Buildings older than 60 years also need a permit from Heritage Western Cape.
How much does demolition cost in Wellington?
As a ballpark, R200 to R450 per m² of floor area for a brick house, excluding VAT, approvals and asbestos. Travel and long access roads can add cost.
Do contractors travel to Wellington?
Some are based nearby and others travel from Cape Town or neighbouring towns. Travel and machine transport are usually priced into the quote.
Are you a demolition company in Wellington?
No. Demolitions South Africa passes your request to independent contractors who work in Wellington. 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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