Garage Demolition removes freestanding or attached garages, carports and outbuildings, often to make room for an extension or driveway. Use Demolitions South Africa to send one request and contractors suited to the job can reply with prices.
Describe your job once to get garage demolition quotes.
Get Garage Demolition QuotesWhat Garage Demolition Includes
- Removal of the roof, door and walls.
- Demolition of the slab and footings, if agreed.
- Making good where an attached garage meets the house.
- Rubble removal.
- Levelling of the area.
Projects Covered
- Single and double brick garages.
- Precast concrete garages.
- Steel and prefab garages.
- Garages attached to houses.
- Carports and outbuildings.
Scope Options and Exclusions
Scope options
- Remove walls and roof, keep the slab.
- Full removal including slab and footings.
- Remove and salvage the garage door.
- Partial removal of an attached garage.
Usually excluded
- Asbestos roof sheets, which need a registered asbestos contractor.
- Electrical disconnection, which needs an electrician.
- Rebuilding of the house wall, unless agreed.
How It Works
- Assessment. The contractor checks construction, roof type, slab and how the garage connects to the house.
- Quotation. You get a quote for walls, roof, slab and rubble.
- Work. The garage is taken down and the slab broken out if included.
- Clearance. Rubble is removed and the area is left level.
Requests are accepted from all nine provinces. Matching depends on the service and on local contractor availability, so the number of replies can vary.
Garage Demolition Prices
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark ranges, excluding VAT. Your quote depends on the site.
| Work | Ballpark price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single brick garage | R12,000 to R30,000 |
| Double brick garage | R20,000 to R50,000 |
| Precast or prefab garage | R6,000 to R18,000 |
| Slab removal | Add R4,000 to R12,000 |
| Asbestos roof sheets | R250 to R600 per m² extra |
What Affects the Price
- Size and construction.
- Attached or freestanding.
- Roof material.
- Slab and footing removal.
- Access for loading.
- Rubble volume and VAT.
What to Include in Your Request
- Suburb and town.
- Single or double garage, and size.
- Brick, precast or steel.
- Roof type.
- Photos inside and out.
- Whether the slab must come out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need permission to demolish a garage?
Many municipalities treat any building demolition as needing notice or approval. Check before work starts.
Can the garage slab be reused?
If it is sound and suits the new use, often yes, for example as a patio or driveway base.
What if the garage is attached to the house?
The shared wall must be checked so the house stays sound and weathertight after removal.
How long does it take?
A small garage can often be removed quickly once approvals are in place. The contractor will confirm.
Can the old garage door be kept?
Yes. Ask for it to be removed carefully and set aside.
Describe your job once and get the best quote, fast.
Get Garage Demolition QuotesGet the Best Quote, Fast
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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