Steel Structure Demolition, or steel dismantling, takes down steel buildings, sheds, frames and towers and manages the recovered material. Through Demolitions South Africa you send one request and steel dismantling contractors can reply with prices.
Describe your job once to get steel structure demolition quotes.
Get Steel Dismantling QuotesWhat Steel Structure Demolition Includes
- Removal of roof sheeting, cladding and gutters.
- Unbolting or cutting of steel members.
- Lowering of members with cranes or machines.
- Sorting and removal of scrap steel.
- Removal of base plates and bolts, if agreed.
Projects Covered
- Steel warehouses, sheds and workshops.
- Carports, canopies and shade structures.
- Mezzanines, gantries and platforms.
- Towers, masts and conveyors (after assessment).
- Farm and industrial steel buildings.
Scope Options and Exclusions
Scope options
- Dismantle for reuse, keeping members intact.
- Cut and scrap.
- Remove the steel only, leaving the slab.
- Scrap credit offset against the price.
Usually excluded
- Asbestos cladding, unless the contractor is registered for it.
- Slab and footing removal, unless quoted.
- Re-erection of the structure elsewhere.
How It Works
- Assessment. The contractor checks span, height, connections, cladding type and crane access.
- Quotation. The quote shows method, crane needs and scrap credit.
- Work. Sheeting comes off first, then members are lowered in a planned order.
- Clearance. Scrap and waste are removed and the site is left clear.
Requests are accepted from all nine provinces. Matching depends on the service and on local contractor availability, so the number of replies can vary.
Steel Structure Demolition Prices
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark ranges, excluding VAT. Your quote depends on the site.
| Work | Ballpark price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Steel building dismantling | R150 to R400 per m² before scrap credit |
| Roof sheeting and cladding removal | R40 to R120 per m² |
| Crane hire | R8,000 to R25,000 per day |
| Scrap steel credit | Varies with scrap prices, agreed in writing |
What Affects the Price
- Size, height and tonnage of steel.
- Bolted or welded connections.
- Cladding type, including possible asbestos.
- Crane and machine access.
- Scrap price at the time.
- VAT.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address.
- Structure type, length, width and height.
- Photos showing frames and connections.
- Cladding and roof material.
- Whether you want the steel kept or scrapped.
- Target date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a steel building be taken down for reuse?
Yes, if members are unbolted rather than cut. This is slower and usually costs more in labour.
Who owns the scrap steel?
The owner, unless you agree otherwise. Agree in writing whether scrap goes to the contractor as a credit.
Is a crane needed?
For larger spans and heights, usually. Small sheds can often be dismantled with a TLB or by hand.
What if the cladding is asbestos?
A registered asbestos contractor must remove it first.
Is the slab removed too?
Only if quoted. Many owners keep a sound slab for reuse.
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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