Garage Demolition Sydney - Licensed, Fast & Fixed Price
If your old garage is standing between you and your next project, we can clear it quickly, safely and at a fixed price. Get It Away has delivered garage demolitions across Sydney for over 25 years, helping homeowners, builders and property managers reclaim space for granny flats, extensions, pools and new builds. We handle everything from council approvals to asbestos removal and site cleanup, so you can move forward without delays.
If your project extends to the main dwelling, check out our house demolition service for a complete knockdown package.
Garage Demolition Sydney
Why Homeowners choose us for Garage Demolition
What we include as standard:
- Fixed-price quotes with nothing hidden
- SafeWork NSW licensed, AD214489
- Accredited asbestos removal where required
- Council approvals and neighbour notifications managed for you
- Over 90% recycling rate on demolition waste
- Emergency response within 24 hours for unsafe structures
Removing a garage involves more than it looks. Structures across Sydney often sit close to neighbouring homes, contain asbestos sheeting, fall within heritage zones, or require specialist equipment for tight access.
We manage every complexity from the first call to handover. We hold SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence AD214489, are fully accredited asbestos removalists, and carry public liability and workers compensation insurance.
We match our machinery to your site. Compact equipment for inner-city laneways. Heavier gear for brick and concrete on larger suburban blocks.
Garage Demolition Sydney
How much Garage Demolition costs in Sydney?
Most residential garage demolitions cost between $3,500 and $8,000. The price is fixed and all-inclusive, covering council approvals, labour, waste disposal and site cleanup.
What affects your price:
Structure type. Timber is the most affordable. Brick, double brick and concrete cost more due to machinery and labour.
Size. A single-car garage costs less than a double. Larger structures need more time and disposal runs.
Access. Narrow laneways, slopes or fenced-in sites add cost. Compact machinery is required in many inner-city locations.
Asbestos. Fibro garages built before 1990 almost always contain asbestos sheeting. Licensed removal adds compliance steps.
Slab removal. Full slab removal or break-up for road base. Discussed and priced clearly at your site visit.
Attached or detached. A garage sharing a wall with your home needs more planning than a freestanding structure.
Every quote is itemised and locked before we start.
If overhanging trees affect access or safety, our tree removal service clears the way before demolition begins.
Garage Demolition Sydney
How Long Garage Demolition Takes
- Small detached timber garage: within 48 hours
- Single brick or fibro garage: 1 to 2 days
- Double garage or concrete structure: 2 to 4 days
- Garage with asbestos: slightly longer due to safety requirements
- Emergency work on an unsafe structure: within 24 hours of approval
Council approval takes 2 to 3 weeks. We submit paperwork immediately on acceptance and follow up directly with council officers.
Garage Demolition Sydney
Every Type of Garage We Remove
Timber Frame Garages
The most straightforward to remove. Most single timber jobs are done within 48 hours with maximum material recycling.
Brick and Double Brick Garages
Common across the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Northern Beaches. Heavier machinery, careful sequencing, safe results on tight blocks.
Concrete and Steel Garages
Hydraulic cutting equipment, precise weight management and on-site slab processing. Block handed over level and ready.
Fibro and Asbestos Garages
Fibro garages built before 1990 almost always contain asbestos. Get It Away is fully licensed for identification, removal, transport and disposal to EPA-approved facilities. A pre-demolition survey is conducted before any physical work starts.
Attached Garages
A structural assessment is completed before any work begins. Load-bearing elements are identified, your home is protected throughout and the separation is managed carefully.
Detached Garages
Fastest and most cost-effective to remove. Our compact machinery handles laneways and sloping blocks without disrupting neighbours.
Garage Demolition Sydney
Clearing Your Garage for a Granny Flat
Removing a garage for a granny flat is one of our most common jobs. Under the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, secondary dwellings are permitted on most residential lots across Greater Sydney.
We handle demolition, slab removal where required, site levelling and council approvals. We coordinate our programme with your builder so construction starts without delays.
If trees affect access or the new footprint, our tree removal service can clear the way first.
Our Step by Step Garage Removal Process
Site Assessment
We inspect your garage, review access and check for hazardous materials.Clear, Fixed Price Quote
You receive an itemised proposal within 24 hours, covering all required work.
Council Approvals
We prepare and submit the relevant documents based on your council’s requirements.
Safe Demolition
Licensed operators complete the demolition using methods suited to your site.
Recycling and Cleanup
Materials are sorted and recycled where possible before the site is cleared and levelled.
Asbestos Removal from Garages
Asbestos-cement sheeting was widely used in Sydney garages built between the 1940s and 1990. Disturbing it without proper controls is a serious health risk and a legal breach under NSW law.
Our licensed process:
- Pre-demolition survey by an accredited assessor
- Wet suppression throughout removal to prevent fibre release
- Materials double-bagged and labelled to Australian Standards
- Transport to an EPA-approved facility with full documentation
- Air monitoring where required
- Clearance certificate issued on completion
Unsure if your garage contains asbestos? We include a survey as part of your quote.
Recent Projects
Double Brick Garage, Balmain
A 2.5 metre wide rear laneway ruled out standard excavator access. Using compact machinery and sequenced deconstruction, we completed the double brick garage demolition and slab removal in two days. Neighbouring terraces unaffected. On time, on budget.
Fibro Garage for a Granny Flat, Parramatta
Pre-demolition survey confirmed asbestos in walls and eaves. Licensed removal under wet suppression conditions. EPA-approved disposal certificate issued on completion. Site levelled and handed over to the builder on programme.
Attached Garage, Vaucluse
Structural assessment completed before work began. Existing home protected throughout. Tony managed the project on site and delivered on time and on budget.
Garage Demolition Sydney
Council Approvals Handled for You
Most garage demolitions require council approval, including attached garages, larger structures and properties in heritage areas. Neighbour notifications are required in most cases under NSW law.
We prepare documents, submit applications, issue notifications and liaise with council officers. Approvals take 2 to 3 weeks. Work begins immediately once clearance is received.
Councils we regularly work with include City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Inner West, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Camden, Canterbury-Bankstown and Sutherland Shire.
What Clients Say
Read more reviews here – Smithfield Office & Rose Bay Office
“The access was difficult but the team completed the works on time and left the site in a very clean state. Communication was great and pricing was fair.”
Waterview Landscapes
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“Professional, reliable and easy to communicate with. Completed on time, to a high standard. Pricing was transparent and the site was left clean and tidy.”
Ashraful I.
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“On time, on budget. Very nice people and know what they are talking about. The best company I have used.”
Oscar O., Vaucluse
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“Rami and the team are very professional and always honest. They answered every question promptly.”
Milad F.
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Garage Demolition Sydney
Licensed, Experienced and Based in Sydney
Get It Away is led by founder Rami Farah, who brings over 25 years of demolition experience to every project. Harry, Tony and Saad manage jobs from assessment to final handover. We operate from offices in Smithfield, Rose Bay and Lidcombe.
GET IT AWAY DEMOLITION & EXCAVATIONS PTY LTD
SafeWork NSW Demolition License: AD214489
Public Liability Insurance: $20M (Specialized for Demolition & Excavation)
Workers Compensation: Fully insured for all on-site personnel.
We Cover All of Greater Sydney
We complete jobs across the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills District, Western Sydney and the south including Sutherland Shire, St George and Bayside. Tight inner-city laneway or open suburban block, our team and fleet are ready.Responsible Waste Handling
Concrete is crushed for road base. Metals go to local scrap facilities. Timber is repurposed where possible. Over 90% of demolition waste is diverted from landfill on every job, meeting council sustainability requirements.Garage Demolition Sydney
Request Your Garage Demolition Quote
If you are planning to remove an old garage, our licensed team provides a safe, well coordinated and cost-effective service across Sydney. We manage approvals, demolition and waste handling so your project begins without delays. Once the garage is cleared, we can carry out site levelling and excavation to level the area for a new structure or landscaping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most residential garage demolitions in Sydney cost between $3,500 and $8,000, fixed and all-inclusive. This covers council approvals, labour, waste disposal and site cleanup with no surprise charges on the day. Timber garages sit at the lower end while brick, concrete or asbestos structures cost more due to machinery and compliance requirements. Figures reviewed May 2026 and updated annually.