Demolition & Excavation Contractors Inner West Sydney
The Inner West has one of the most varied built environments in Sydney – Victorian terraces, Edwardian cottages, interwar bungalows, post-war warehouse conversions, and 1960s to 80s infill housing all within close proximity. Demolition here is rarely straightforward. Heritage Conservation Areas are extensive, blocks are often narrow and tightly bounded by neighbours, and the Inner West Council is one of the most active heritage councils in NSW.
With a Lidcombe office at 20 Cambridge St, Lidcombe NSW 2141, our crews reach Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, and Balmain in 10 to 15 minutes. We hold a SafeWork NSW Restricted Demolition Licence (DE2 – AD214489) and deliver house demolition, heritage partial demolition, warehouse strip-out, asbestos removal, and excavation across the Inner West Council area and surrounding LGAs.
What Gets Demolished in the Inner West
The Inner West’s demolition work spans a wider range of building types than almost any other part of Sydney. Each type brings its own compliance requirements, access challenges, and scope considerations.
Inner West Council – One of Sydney’s Most Active Heritage Councils
Inner West Council administers one of the largest and most complex heritage frameworks in NSW. The Inner West LEP 2022 lists hundreds of individual heritage items and covers extensive Heritage Conservation Areas across Balmain, Leichhardt, Annandale, and Marrickville. Understanding what applies to your specific property before lodging any application is essential.
Even non-listed structures can require a DA if they are within a Heritage Conservation Area or if demolition may affect the heritage significance of an adjacent listed item. This is one of the most common reasons Inner West demolition projects stall – the wrong approval pathway is chosen at the outset. We identify the correct pathway during your free site assessment.
When CDC Applies
A Complying Development Certificate applies to standard residential demolitions on properties that are not heritage-listed and not within a Heritage Conservation Area. CDC is approved by a private certifier – typically 10 to 20 days. Asbestos assessment, utility disconnection evidence, and adjoining owner notification are required.
Applicable in: parts of Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Ashfield, Tempe, Sydenham outside HCAs
When DA Is Required
A full Development Application with Inner West Council is required for: heritage-listed properties, properties within Heritage Conservation Areas, and demolition of non-contributory buildings within a Heritage Conservation Area where Council policy requires assessment. DA timeframes are 60 to 120 days for heritage-affected applications.
Applicable in: Balmain, Leichhardt, Annandale, much of Newtown and parts of Marrickville
SafeWork NSW, utility disconnections, and asbestos
Regardless of the approval pathway, all Inner West demolition projects involving asbestos above 10m2 require a SafeWork NSW notification lodged at least 5 business days before works begin. Utility disconnections with Ausgrid, Jemena Gas, and Sydney Water must be completed before demolition commences. We manage all of these on your behalf.
Project Insight
Heritage Partial Demolition and Rear Extension Removal – Marrickville
A 1920s bungalow in Marrickville with a non-heritage rear extension and a detached garage was referred to us ahead of a renovation that required both structures to be removed. The property was within a Heritage Conservation Area but the bungalow itself was not listed – the rear extension and garage were identified as non-contributory structures, requiring a DA with Inner West Council rather than a CDC.
We prepared the DA application documentation including heritage impact assessment, asbestos report, and neighbour notification. Asbestos was identified in the fibro garage cladding and was removed by licensed contractors before demolition commenced. The rear extension was demolished with care to avoid any impact on the original bungalow’s heritage fabric, and the garage was fully demolished and removed.
The rear yard was cleared and levelled, and the site was handed over with all compliance documentation including the asbestos clearance certificate and DA conditions compliance report.
Scope: DA support + asbestos removal + partial demolition of rear extension and garage | Location: Marrickville, Inner West Council
Areas we cover
Our Location
Lidcombe Office – Minutes from the Inner West
Get It Away operates from 20 Cambridge St, Lidcombe NSW 2141. Our Lidcombe office is 10 to 15 minutes from Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, and Balmain via the Parramatta Road corridor. We are familiar with Inner West Council’s heritage framework, local certifiers, and the access challenges that come with demolition on Inner West streets.
The Inner West’s narrow streets, terrace rows, and dense urban fabric require careful site management. Our teams plan hoarding, machine access, and tipper movements to minimise impact on neighbours and comply with council requirements throughout every project.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations
📍 20 Cambridge St, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia
Lidcombe office – 20 Cambridge St, Lidcombe NSW 2141
Start Your Inner West Project Today
From heritage partial demolitions in Balmain to warehouse strip-outs in Marrickville and residential KDR across Dulwich Hill and Ashfield, Get It Away delivers Inner West projects from our Lidcombe office with the heritage knowledge, licences, and fixed pricing that property owners rely on.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations | ABN: 69 145 254 119 | SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence: DE2 – AD214489
20 Cambridge St, Lidcombe NSW 2141 | info@getitaway.com.au