Licensed work class
Full house demolition
A full knockdown removes the dwelling, slab or piers, paths and ancillary structures down to natural ground. In NSW the physical work sits under SafeWork's demolition licensing framework, with the licence class determined by factors such as building height and structural form. Method matters as much as machinery: neighbouring structures, retained trees, fences and in-ground services all survive or suffer based on how the sequence is planned.
Scope
What this covers
Mechanical demolition of the dwelling, garage, sheds and outbuildings
Slab, footing and pier removal to agreed depth
Protection measures for boundary fences, retained trees and adjoining structures
Separation of materials on site for recycling: concrete, brick, steel and timber streams
Final levelling and a documented handover of the cleared block
Timing
When it's needed
Dwellings past economic repair, fire- or storm-damaged houses deemed unsafe, and properties purchased for redevelopment where the existing structure has no further use. Development consents and complying development certificates commonly specify demolition conditions (hours, dust, sediment control) that the method statement must reflect.
Never enter a demolition site, cross exclusion fencing or disturb stockpiled material, partially demolished structures are unstable and dust may contain hazardous fibres. If you suspect disturbed asbestos or see unsafe work practices, keep clear and report it to SafeWork NSW.
Quote variables
What shapes the scope
Building construction type: brick veneer, double brick, fibro-clad and timber-framed houses break and load very differently
Machine and truck access, which decides whether excavators work from the driveway or the street under traffic control
Depth of removal specified for footings, slabs and in-ground tanks or pools
Consent conditions covering hours, sediment control, dust suppression and tree protection
Demolition work in NSW is licensed by SafeWork NSW in classes reflecting the scale and risk of the work, and asbestos removal requires its own Class A or Class B licence depending on the material. Ask any demolition provider for their licence class and number, confirm it matches the scope of your job, and verify it through SafeWork's public verification channels before signing anything.
Demolition scopes
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