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Demolition

Safe, efficient removal of existing structures and materials — strip outs, partial demolitions and site preparation completed to strict safety requirements.

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Service Overview

Demolition done properly.

Demolition is the trade that sets the tone for the entire build. A messy, uncontrolled strip-out costs you time, damages what should have been kept, and leaves your carpenters and trades starting a build from a bad site. A careful, structured demolition is the opposite — it saves what's worth saving, exposes hidden issues early, and hands over a clean site ready to build on.

We handle internal strip-outs, partial structural demolition, and site preparation across Sydney. That includes soft strips for kitchen and bathroom renovations, full internal gut-outs for whole-home renovations, removal of walls and structural elements, and clearing sites ahead of extensions, additions and new builds.

Internal soft strips

Partial structural demolition

Load-bearing wall removals with propping

Site clearance and prep

Safe waste removal and recycling

Hazard identification and management

Demolition in Sydney by Platinum Carpentry Group

Why this service matters

Demolition determines what your project team is actually working with. Every wall that comes down reveals framing, plumbing, wiring and structural condition — and the earlier that's known, the fewer variations hit your budget later.

When homeowners and builders need it

Homeowners engage a demolition team at the start of a renovation, before an extension goes ahead, when converting a garage or shed to habitable use, or ahead of a knock-down rebuild. Builders bring us in for internal soft strips before other trades roll on.

Where this service is used

RenovationsExtensionsKnock-down rebuildsAdditionsDuplexesResidential developmentsGranny flats

Choosing a contractor

Common mistakes we help clients avoid.

Pulling out load-bearing walls without engineering sign-off.
Cutting live services because plumbing and electrical weren't isolated first.
Skipping asbestos testing on any home built before 1990.
Working from the wrong direction — top-down and out-to-in is safer and cleaner.
Not protecting the parts of the home that are staying.

Why experience matters

The benefits of hiring experienced carpenters.

Structural elements identified and protected before demolition begins.
Services correctly isolated and capped by licensed trades.
Waste sorted, recycled and removed to licensed facilities.
A clean, safe, buildable site handed to the next trade.

Our Approach

How Platinum Carpentry Group completes this service.

We start with a site walk-through, identify structural elements, existing services and any hazardous materials. We coordinate asbestos testing and licensed removal where required. Services are isolated by our electrical and plumbing partners before anything is cut. Demolition works top-down, room-by-room, with dust and access controlled. Waste is sorted into recyclables and bins are turned over quickly so the site stays workable.

Demolition differs from every other trade because it's a reverse process — you're taking apart what someone built. Doing that safely and cleanly requires an understanding of how houses are put together in the first place, which is why we approach it as builders, not just labourers.

Materials, methods and workmanship

Licensed asbestos removal via accredited partners
Dust protection with plastic, zip walls and negative-air setups where needed
Propping of structural openings before load-bearing walls come out
Recycling of timber, metal, brick and concrete where possible
Bobcat and small excavator access for external site clearing

Featured Projects

Recent demolition work across Sydney.

Demolition

LVL beam install and propping

Demolition

Wall strip-out and stud removal

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Vaulted ceiling with temporary propping

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Platinum Carpentry Group for demolition.

Builders doing demolition, not the other way around

We understand what's structural, what's cosmetic and what's worth saving.

Full site protection

Neighbouring surfaces, retained walls, floors and joinery protected before we start swinging.

Coordinated service isolation

Plumbing and electrical isolated by licensed partners so nothing is cut live.

Fast, tidy hand-over

Bins turned over daily so the site is ready for framing the moment the strip is finished.

Our Process

A clear, organised process from enquiry to completion.

Initial enquiry

Send through what needs to come out and any plans for what's going back in.

Site inspection

We walk the property, identify hazards, structural elements and services.

Quotation

Fixed price with waste, bins, protection and hazardous material handling all itemised.

Planning

Services isolated, protection installed, bins ordered and access confirmed.

Demolition

Controlled strip-out top-down and out-to-in, with dust and neighbour management.

Quality inspection

Site walked to confirm structure is intact, waste is gone and hazards are cleared.

Hand-over

Clean, safe site handed to the framing crew or the next trade in the program.

Common Problems We Solve

Genuine issues clients bring to us — and how we solve them.

Hidden asbestos

We test before we cut and use licensed removalists — no surprises three days in.

Load-bearing walls thought to be non-structural

We prop and confirm structure before any wall comes out.

Damaged services on the far side of a wall

Careful hand demolition around known service runs rather than swinging into the unknown.

Neighbour complaints

We notify, manage noise windows and keep the site clean at the boundary.

Professional Standards

Benefits of Professional Carpentry.

Professional demolition protects your budget by exposing issues early, protects your program by handing over a build-ready site, and protects your family, neighbours and workers with proper hazard control. In Sydney, where many homes contain asbestos and lead paint, professional demolition isn't optional — it's a WHS and legal requirement.

Our team is fully licensed in NSW (Licence 295229C), insured, and delivers every project to the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards. Structural integrity, weatherproofing and compliance aren't extras — they're the baseline we work to on every Sydney site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about demolition.

How long does a residential strip-out take?

A single kitchen or bathroom strip-out usually takes one to two days. A whole-home soft strip on a three-bedroom home runs three to five days depending on how much comes out — flooring, joinery, ceilings, linings and services all add time. A full structural demolition of a small extension or garage typically takes a week once bins, propping and safety setup are included. Knock-down rebuilds are handled by full-demolition contractors we can recommend. Every quote includes a program so you know what to expect day by day.

Do I need council approval for demolition?

Internal soft strips generally don't need approval, but any external demolition, removal of a wall, or full structural demolition usually requires either Complying Development approval or a DA depending on your council, the size of the works and any heritage or overlay considerations. If asbestos is present, the removal itself is separately regulated under NSW WHS and SafeWork requirements. We can talk you through what's likely to be required based on the scope, and coordinate with your certifier or draftsperson before we start.

How do you handle asbestos?

Any home built before 1990 in Sydney is likely to contain some asbestos — in eaves, wall sheeting, vinyl backing, fences or bathroom linings. We arrange an accredited hygienist to inspect and test where needed, and we engage licensed asbestos removalists to safely remove and dispose of any material to a licensed facility, with the appropriate documentation. We never cut, drill, sand or disturb suspected material without testing it first. You're given the clearance certificate at the end so there's a paper trail for your records and any future buyer.

Can demolition be done while we still live upstairs or next door?

Yes — a lot of our work is on renovations where the family is still in the house. We isolate the demolition zone with plastic sheeting, zip walls, and where needed negative-air fans to keep dust out of the living areas. Services are isolated cleanly so power and water stay on to the rest of the home. We work within reasonable noise hours, notify neighbours before starting, and keep the site tidy every evening. If a specific room needs to stay in use overnight, we sequence the work so it's watertight and safe before we knock off each day.

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