Planning And Costing Your House Demolition

There is no other place that will make you feel safe and secure as your abode. It is a place associated with your most special memories. But over a period of time, you may require changes or additions to your dream house. Or you could we moving to one after locating the right property for yourself and you may need to customize it according to your needs.

But if you wish anything from medium to big changes, it can be painful to execute. There are various aspects that need to be taken into consideration such as financing, local permits and restrictions, locating professionals, deciding between renovation and teardown, warning neighbours and so on. Starting work is possible only with adequate planning and some know-how on how demolition or renovation projects are executed.

The first and foremost is to get the necessary permit from the local government to start with your project. A reputed company like Victoria Wide Demolitions can help you get a demolition license easily without you having to run around. It usually comes for a small cost.

The second is to define the timeframe and your investment. A professional contractor can help you generate a fair estimation of your time and expenses. Taking up extra time to complete a project will only add to the overall cost of your project.

Third is a site plan that you can either chart out yourself or seek professional help. A designer or a contractor will easily strategize on your behalf. What needs to be removed from where, how is it to be removed, and in what order will all be mentioned in the site plan. If there are things that can be restored or adjoining structures are getting affected, it will all be chart out in the beginning.

Cost is one of the biggest factors since there is no upper limit to what you desire. There are some hidden side costs to be considered such as for permits, asbestos and lead paint removal, safety costs, sealing off old tanks, site grading, and utilities removal. 


The major costs will include demolition, excavation, levelling costs but they may vary depending on the location, laws, amount of deconstruction required, and size/type of building.

Usually the best bet is to hire a demolition contractor with expertise to handle things professionally and see them to completion in a timely, smooth and safe manner. Safety is paramount while undertaking projects and a company like VWD will ensure complete satisfaction.

For more info, please reach out to us at (03) 9309 8570.