What information is needed for a demolition quote?
A postcode, photographs, a clear scope and any available drawings or surveys give a demolition contractor the right starting point.
Read the guideAdvice and guides
Practical information before demolition or strip-out begins
These guides explain the questions that commonly affect scope, access, specialist input and the next step. They are practical starting points, not legal, engineering, planning, ecological or asbestos advice.
Getting a price
What to prepare before requesting a quotation, and what affects the cost.
What affects the cost of garage demolition?
Garage demolition costs depend on the structure, access, materials, waste arrangements and the condition required when the work is complete.
Read the guideHow long does demolition take?
Demolition can be physically quick to execute, but the preparation required before work starts often takes longer than the demolition itself.
Read the guideWhat affects the cost of demolition?
Demolition cost is driven by what is being removed, how it is constructed, how waste leaves the site and what condition is required at handover — not by floor area alone.
Read the guideBefore demolition starts
Regulatory checks, surveys and notifications that should be resolved before work begins.
Demolition and refurbishment asbestos surveys: what to know
Where asbestos could be present, the appropriate survey and professional advice must be obtained before relevant demolition or refurbishment work begins.
Read the guideSection 80 demolition notice: when should you check?
A Section 80 notice under the Building Act 1984 may be required before demolition begins. The requirement and any exemptions depend on the specific work and circumstances.
Read the guideParty wall considerations for demolition work
Demolition or structural work close to a shared boundary may engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The legal position depends on the work and the relationship between the properties.
Read the guideService disconnections before demolition: who does what?
Service isolation responsibilities should be confirmed in writing before demolition, strip-out or structural work begins. Do not assume services are disconnected.
Read the guideBats, birds and demolition: when should ecology be considered?
Not every demolition project needs a bat survey, but the risk depends on the structure, location, evidence and proposed work. Early assessment avoids late programme constraints.
Read the guideDo you need planning permission for demolition?
Planning requirements for demolition vary by property, location, scope and any local constraints. The position should be checked for the individual project before the programme is fixed.
Read the guideWhat happens before demolition work starts?
Before demolition begins, a series of practical and regulatory steps must be completed. Not every project requires every step, but identifying which apply early prevents them from becoming programme risks.
Read the guideStructural & demolition methods
How structural removal, concrete and foundation work is scoped and sequenced.
Structural wall removal: the process and responsibilities
Removing a load-bearing wall requires structural design, temporary support and building-control steps that are separate from the demolition and installation work itself.
Read the guideRemoving concrete slabs and foundations: what affects the scope?
Concrete removal depends on thickness, reinforcement, access, removal method and waste route. The scope should be confirmed before quoting.
Read the guideWhat are opening-up works and why are they needed?
Opening-up exposes concealed existing construction so that a designer or structural engineer can confirm the actual condition before finalising the solution.
Read the guideWhat happens if unexpected construction is found during demolition?
Unexpected conditions should be exposed, identified and assessed before the affected operation continues. A variation should reflect a genuine change from the information and assumptions on which the original scope was priced.
Read the guideStrip-out & retained buildings
Scoping internal strip-out, protecting retained elements and agreeing the handover boundary.
Internal strip-out checklist before refurbishment
A clear strip-out scope protects retained elements and gives the next contractor a useful starting point.
Read the guideSoft strip, strip-out and demolition: what's the difference?
Industry terminology for removal work is used inconsistently. The written scope and agreed handover condition matter more than the label alone.
Read the guideHow is demolition carried out around retained or occupied buildings?
Work beside retained or occupied areas depends on an agreed scope, careful sequencing, protection, access planning and clear responsibilities before work begins.
Read the guideWaste, reuse & handover
Waste routes, material reuse and preparing the site for the next contractor.
Demolition waste disposal: planning the route out
Waste arrangements should be planned around the materials, access route and agreed scope — not assumed after work starts.
Read the guidePreparing a site for the main contractor after demolition
A useful handover starts with agreeing what the next contractor needs: clear areas, retained elements, access, levels and any remaining risks.
Read the guideCommercial property
Strip-out, dilapidations and enabling works for commercial and industrial projects.
CAT A, CAT B, back-to-shell and dilapidations: what do they mean?
Commercial fit-out terms describe different starting and handover conditions. The lease, Schedule of Dilapidations and agreed specification determine the actual strip-out scope.
Read the guideNeed a project-specific answer?
Send the postcode, photographs, scope and any available drawings or surveys. The assessment can then focus on the actual site rather than a generic scenario.
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