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Demolition contractors based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales616demolition contractors based here
- Victoria321demolition contractors based here
- Queensland295demolition contractors based here
- Western Australia116demolition contractors based here
- South Australia73demolition contractors based here
- Australian Capital Territory24demolition contractors based here
- Tasmania20demolition contractors based here
- Northern Territory12demolition contractors based here
Every region in Australia
All 87 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are demolition contractors based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Inner South West Sydney53
- Greater Parramatta48
- Sydney CBD & Inner South33
- South West Sydney25
- Inner West Sydney24
- Outer South West Sydney17
- Greater Blacktown14
- Blue Mountains & Outer West12
- Northern Beaches12
- Sutherland Shire12
- North Sydney & Hornsby11
- Ryde & Epping8
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury6
- Eastern Suburbs6
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
18 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Tasmania
Northern Territory
2 regions
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Auburn
10 providers
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8 providers
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8 providers
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Sydney
7 providers
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Licences, contracts and deposits for demolition work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Demolition licence | Demolisher registration | Demolition work licence | Building work contractor's licence | Demolition licence | Builder licence (Demolisher class) | No licence needed | Builder licence with demolition endorsement |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Depends on the work1 | Any job value2 | Depends on the work3 | Any job value4 | Depends on the work5 | Depends on the work6 | Never | Any job value7 |
| Check the registerThe official public register | SafeWork NSW register | Building and Plumbing Commission register | Workplace Health and Safety Queensland register | Consumer and Business Services register | WorkSafe WA (Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Consumer Affairs Tasmania register | Not listed | Access Canberra — ACT Construction Occupations Registrar register |
| Written contractRequired above | Varies by work891011 | Over $10,00012 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | Does not apply13 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Varies by work14151011 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%16 | Up to 6.5%17 | Does not apply13 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Varies by work18191011 | Over $20,00012 | Does not apply | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | From $12,000 · minimum cover $200,000 |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | Varies by work20211011 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,00012 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply13 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: Larger demolition jobs need a licence, such as structures at least 6 metres high. Work with explosives also needs one.
- 2VIC · Licence needed from: Reblocking, restumping and moving a home need this registration too.
- 3QLD · Licence needed from: Hand demolition of a house, garage or carport needs no licence. Using an excavator or other machinery does.
- 4SA · Licence needed from: You need no licence to demolish your own home, unless you build to sell or rent.
- 5WA · Licence needed from: Demolishing a structure 2 metres or higher needs a licence, unless it is a single storey house. Low fences and walls need none.
- 6TAS · Licence needed from: Demolishing a small structure an owner could build as low-risk work needs no licence. Other demolition needs a licensed builder or demolisher.
- 7ACT · Licence needed from: Demolition needs a licensed builder whose licence carries the demolition endorsement.
- 8NSW · Written contract: Demolition in a contract with other building work Applies only in some cases.
- 9NSW · Written contract: Demolition under its own contract Doesn't apply to this work.
- 10NSW · A contract only for demolition does not get these protections.
- 11NSW · A contract that also includes other building work gets these protections.
- 12VIC · You get these protections for demolishing or removing a home, not other buildings.
- 13TAS · A contract just for demolition does not get these protections. Demolition within a bigger building contract does.
- 14NSW · Deposit cap: Demolition in a contract with other building work Applies only in some cases.
- 15NSW · Deposit cap: Demolition under its own contract Doesn't apply to this work.
- 16SA · Deposit cap: Does not apply to a contract just for demolition, only to demolition within a bigger building contract.
- 17WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 18NSW · Warranty insurance: Demolition in a contract with other building work Applies only in some cases.
- 19NSW · Warranty insurance: Demolition under its own contract Doesn't apply to this work.
- 20NSW · Cooling-off: Demolition in a contract with other building work Applies only in some cases.
- 21NSW · Cooling-off: Demolition under its own contract Doesn't apply to this work.
NSW Sources: service.nsw.gov.au, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025, safework.nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989, nsw.gov.au. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, bpc.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: worksafe.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: worksafe.wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: Building Regulations 1993, Building Act 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: planning.act.gov.au, accesscanberra.act.gov.au, Building (General) Regulation 2008. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What demolition costs
Across Australia, demolition typically runs $897 – $2,657 for bathroom stripout, and $1,007 – $2,657 for kitchen stripout.
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