Demolition Services in Fairfield
Fairfield is one of Western Sydney’s most active demolition markets. The suburb sits at the intersection of two powerful forces – an aging housing stock built predominantly in the 1960s through to the 1980s, and a sharp rise in land values that has made knockdown-rebuild the most financially sensible option for thousands of property owners across the LGA.
Get It Away is based at 84 Victoria Street, Smithfield – less than 5 minutes from Fairfield CBD. We hold a SafeWork NSW Restricted Demolition Licence (DE2 – AD214489) and have been delivering residential and commercial demolition across Fairfield, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Canley Heights, Bonnyrigg, Wetherill Park, and surrounding suburbs for more than 25 years.
Why Fairfield Property Owners Are Demolishing Now
The bulk of Fairfield’s residential housing stock was built between 1960 and 1985 – a period characterised by fibro and brick veneer construction on standard suburban blocks. Many of these homes have reached the end of their structural and financial lifespan simultaneously. Roofing, electrical, plumbing, and insulation all require replacement, and the cost of bringing them to modern standards often exceeds the cost of starting fresh.
At the same time, land values across Fairfield LGA have risen significantly. Blocks that were worth $400,000 five years ago are now changing hands at $700,000 and above. For owners of aging homes on well-located land, the numbers strongly favour demolition and rebuild over renovation.
Dual-occupancy development is also reshaping Fairfield’s streetscape. Under current Fairfield City Council zoning, a growing number of residential blocks qualify for dual-occupancy – allowing owners to demolish a single home and build two dwellings in its place, either to live in one and rent the other, or to sell both.
The result is a sustained pipeline of demolition projects across Fairfield, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Bonnyrigg, Wetherill Park, Prairiewood, Edensor Park, and St Johns Park – and a consistent demand for a demolition contractor who understands the local market, the council processes, and the housing stock.
Suburbs we serve
What We Do in Fairfield
Every project in Fairfield starts with a free site assessment. Here is what each service involves and where it is most commonly needed across the LGA.
Residential demolition and knockdown-rebuild
Full demolition of existing dwellings for knockdown-rebuild and dual-occupancy development. Our scope covers asbestos identification and licensed removal, utility disconnection coordination with Endeavour Energy, APA Gas, and Sydney Water, full structural demolition including footings and slab, and level site handover ready for your builder.
Most active in: Fairfield, Cabramatta, Bonnyrigg, Canley Vale, Wetherill Park
Asbestos management and removal
Pre-demolition asbestos inspection, licensed removal, EPA-compliant disposal, and hygienist clearance certificate. Any home built before 1987 in Fairfield almost certainly contains asbestos in fibro cladding, eave linings, vinyl floor tiles, or sub-floor materials. We identify and manage all of it before demolition begins – no exceptions.
Applicable to: virtually all pre-1987 homes across Fairfield LGA
Commercial and industrial demolition
Demolition of commercial buildings, retail tenancies, and industrial structures across Wetherill Park, Smithfield, Yennora, and the broader Fairfield commercial precinct. Interior strip-out for tenancy transitions, structural demolition for redevelopment, and site clearance for new commercial builds.
Most active in: Wetherill Park industrial estate, Smithfield commercial precinct, Yennora
Excavation and site preparation
Bulk and detailed excavation for residential and commercial developments. Fairfield’s flat to gently sloping topography and clay-dominant soils require specific compaction methods and drainage controls. Service trenching, building platform preparation, basement garage excavation, and site levelling all delivered to engineering specification.
Most active in: Fairfield, Bonnyrigg, Edensor Park, Wetherill Park
Granny flat and secondary dwelling removal
Fairfield LGA has one of the highest concentrations of granny flats in NSW – many built informally before current approval frameworks and now structurally compromised or non-compliant. We demolish secondary dwellings as standalone projects or as part of a larger site clearance, with asbestos inspection and removal included where required.
Common across: Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Bonnyrigg, Fairfield Heights
Fairfield City Council – What You Need Before Demolition Starts
Fairfield City Council has specific requirements for demolition applications. Getting the pathway right from the start avoids delays that can add weeks to your project.
Complying Development Certificate
The faster pathway for most standard residential demolitions. A CDC is approved by a private certifier rather than Council, typically within 10 to 20 days. To qualify, the property must not be heritage-listed, must not be in a heritage conservation area, and the demolition must not require remediation of contaminated land.
Required documents: demolition specification, asbestos assessment report, evidence of utility disconnection arrangements, notification to adjoining owners.
Development Application
A full DA lodged with Fairfield City Council is required for heritage-listed properties, properties within a heritage conservation area, or where demolition forms part of a larger staged development requiring Council assessment. DA determination typically takes 40 to 90 days.
We advise on the correct pathway during your free site assessment and manage the application on your behalf regardless of which route applies.
Three things Fairfield City Council always requires
Asbestos assessment
A licensed inspection confirming the presence or absence of asbestos-containing materials, with a management plan if ACMs are present. Required before any application can be lodged.
SafeWork NSW notification
Mandatory at least 5 business days before any demolition involving asbestos above 10m2 or any loadbearing structure above 6 metres. We lodge this on your behalf.
Utility disconnections
Endeavour Energy, APA Gas, and Sydney Water must all be formally disconnected before demolition commences. We coordinate all three and obtain the required certificates.
Project Insight
Dual-Occupancy Site Preparation – Cabramatta
A 3-bedroom fibro home on a 607m2 R2 block in Cabramatta was referred to us ahead of a dual-occupancy knockdown-rebuild. Pre-demolition inspection identified asbestos in external fibro cladding, internal wall linings, eave panels, and vinyl floor tiles throughout the dwelling.
We prepared the asbestos management plan required for the CDC application, coordinated all utility disconnections with Endeavour Energy, APA Gas, and Sydney Water, and lodged the SafeWork NSW notification. Licensed asbestos removal was completed over two days, with a hygienist clearance certificate issued before demolition commenced.
Structural demolition including footings and slab was completed on day 3. The site was graded, levelled, and handed over to the builder with a full compliance documentation package on day 4.
Scope: Asbestos removal + full demolition + site clearance | Timeline: 4 working days | Location: Cabramatta, Fairfield LGA
Scope summary
Asbestos inspection and management plan
CDC application support
Utility disconnection coordination
SafeWork NSW notification
Licensed asbestos removal and clearance cert
Full structural demolition and slab removal
Level site handover with compliance pack
Why Fairfield Property Owners Choose Get It Away
There are several demolition contractors working across Western Sydney. Here is what makes Get It Away the choice for Fairfield projects specifically.
Genuinely local – 5 minutes from Fairfield CBD
Our Smithfield office at 84 Victoria Street is less than 5 minutes from Fairfield station. We are not dispatching crews from a distant location – our teams are already in the suburb.
25 years delivering in Fairfield LGA
We know Fairfield City Council’s requirements, the local certifiers, the access constraints on Fairfield’s streets, and the soil conditions across the LGA. This experience translates directly into fewer delays and fewer surprises on your project.
Licensed for every scope we carry out
SafeWork NSW Restricted Demolition Licence DE2, No. AD214489, valid until November 2029. Fully insured with public liability and workers compensation. ABN 69 145 254 119.
Fixed price – no variation claims
Your quote is your price. Labour, equipment, asbestos management, waste disposal, and site cleanup are all included. We do not issue variation claims for scope items identified during our initial site assessment.
Full permit and compliance management
We handle council applications, SafeWork NSW notifications, utility disconnection coordination, and asbestos clearance certificates. You do not need to chase paperwork across multiple agencies – we manage it all as part of the project.
Our Location
Our Smithfield Office Serves Fairfield
Get It Away operates from 84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164. Smithfield and Fairfield share a boundary – our office is within the Fairfield LGA itself, making us one of the few demolition contractors genuinely based in the area we serve.
From Smithfield, our teams reach Fairfield CBD in under 5 minutes, Cabramatta in 8 minutes, Wetherill Park in 6 minutes, and Bonnyrigg in 12 minutes. There are no travel premiums, no early morning drive-ins from the North Shore, and no crews arriving late because of cross-city traffic.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations
📍 84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164
Smithfield office – less than 5 min from Fairfield CBD
Also serving nearby areas from our Smithfield office
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Demolition and excavation across Liverpool, Casula, Prestons, and the Aerotropolis corridor
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Licensed asbestos removal, knockdown-rebuilds, and sandstone excavation across the Shire
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Residential and commercial demolition across the Greater Macarthur Growth Area
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Urban demolition, basement excavation, and heritage-sensitive works in Sydney’s second CBD
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Pool removal, large-block clearing, and Aerotropolis precinct site preparation across Penrith
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Large block clearing, dual-occupancy demolition, and acreage site preparation across Castle Hill and surrounds
Start Your Fairfield Project Today
From fibro home demolitions in Cabramatta to warehouse clearances in Wetherill Park, Get It Away delivers Fairfield projects with local knowledge, the right licences, and fixed pricing you can rely on. Contact us today for your free site assessment and quote.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations | ABN: 69 145 254 119 | SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence: DE2 – AD214489
84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164 | info@getitaway.com.au