Industrial Demolition removes factories, warehouses, plants and other industrial structures, often with heavy machinery and steel recovery. Use Demolitions South Africa to send one request and industrial demolition contractors can reply with prices for your site.
Describe your job once to get industrial demolition quotes.
Get Industrial Demolition QuotesWhat Industrial Demolition Includes
- Dismantling of steel frames, cladding and roof sheeting.
- Demolition of brick and concrete buildings.
- Breaking of floor slabs, plinths and machine bases.
- Separation and removal of scrap steel.
- Rubble removal and site clearance.
Projects Covered
- Factories and workshops.
- Warehouses and distribution centres.
- Processing plants and mills.
- Tanks, silos, towers and gantries (after assessment).
- Industrial yards and storage areas.
Scope Options and Exclusions
Scope options
- Full site demolition.
- Demolition of one building or bay.
- Removal of slabs and foundations, or leaving them in place.
- Scrap credit offset against the quote, agreed in writing.
Usually excluded
- Decontamination of chemical or process residues, unless specified.
- Asbestos removal, unless the contractor is registered for it.
- Disconnection of high-voltage supplies, which needs the supplier.
How It Works
- Assessment. The contractor reviews the structures, plant, residues, access and asbestos survey.
- Quotation. The quote lists scope, method, scrap credit and exclusions.
- Work. Plant and cladding come off first, then the frames, then slabs and bases if included.
- Clearance. Scrap and rubble are removed and the site is handed back as agreed.
Requests are accepted from all nine provinces. Matching depends on the service and on local contractor availability, so the number of replies can vary.
Industrial Demolition Prices
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark ranges, excluding VAT. Your quote depends on the site.
| Work | Ballpark price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Steel-framed warehouse | R300 to R450 per m² before scrap credit |
| Reinforced concrete industrial building | R400 to R600 per m² |
| Floor slab removal | R150 to R400 per m² |
| Machine bases and plinths | R1,200 to R3,000 per m³ |
| Scrap steel credit | Varies with scrap prices, agreed in writing |
What Affects the Price
- Structure type, height and tonnage of steel.
- Process residues and hazardous materials.
- Thickness and reinforcement of slabs and bases.
- Access for cranes and high-reach machines.
- Current scrap prices.
- Programme and VAT.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address.
- Number, size and type of buildings.
- Drawings or a site plan.
- Asbestos survey and details of any residues.
- Whether slabs and bases must be removed.
- Target handover date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can scrap steel reduce the price?
Yes. Many contractors offer a credit for steel they recover. Agree how it is valued and shown on the quote.
Do floor slabs have to come out?
Only if the next use needs it. Leaving a sound slab can save time and money.
What about chemical residues?
They must be identified and dealt with by suitable specialists before or during demolition. Give the contractor any information you have.
Is an asbestos survey needed?
For older industrial buildings it is strongly advised before quotes are finalised, so removal can be planned.
Can parts of a factory stay in operation?
Sometimes. The contractor plans exclusion zones and access so other areas can keep working safely.
Describe your job once and get the best quote, fast.
Get Industrial 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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