There are several stages of getting a custom home built at the place of your existing property and the first stage is of course, demolishing the existing structure. Several custom home builders Sydney render this service too of demolishing a structure, but homeowners are always a bit dubious about availing this service. They have several things in mind for example – the cost of the service that they think is really high. The fact is totally different and experts say that the cost depends on several factors like those discussed in this post.
Size and Access
• Yes, you heard it right that the size of the structure to be demolished will play a huge role in determining the overall cost of demolition.
• This is because of the fact that several contractors calculate the cost on per square meter basis.
• Moreover, your site gradient and access for demolition equipment may also have a bearing.
Building Materials
• The next point that custom home builders raise is regarding the building material that your structure is made up of as this will also impact the cost levied by the contractor.
• For example - A timber house is generally cheaper to demolish than brick or concrete, which are heavier materials requiring special machinery.
• Moreover, timber home is lesser expensive to demolish as timber can be salvaged and recycled, which brings down the overall cost of your demolition.
Hazardous Material
• Till around three decades back, there was a trend of using asbestos in the construction process and if your house is that old, it might have asbestos in it.
• If it does, the custom home builders Sydney and contractors will enhance the cost of demolition and this is yet another thing to take note of.
• Experts say that the cost of demolition an asbestos based house will be three times more expensive to remove as compared to normal structures as they require extra special skills.
