Licensed Demolition & Excavation Contractors in Lidcombe
Get It Away delivers licensed demolition and excavation services across Lidcombe. Our office is at 20 Cambridge Street, Lidcombe, putting our teams on site across the suburb within minutes. We handle house demolition, knockdown-rebuild preparation, duplex site clearing, asbestos removal, pool removal, bulk excavation, and industrial demolition for residential owners, developers, builders, and industrial property owners throughout Lidcombe and the surrounding Cumberland area.
Why Lidcombe Is One of Western Sydney’s Most Active Demolition Markets
Lidcombe is not a single-use suburb. It combines older residential housing, industrial pockets, commercial strips, and one of Western Sydney’s most significant redevelopment precincts around the Lidcombe train station. That mix produces a wide range of demolition and excavation work, from residential knockdown-rebuilds and duplex site clearances to warehouse demolition and contaminated soil removal on former industrial sites.
Several factors are driving demolition activity in Lidcombe right now:
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Building Stock in Lidcombe
Demolition Services We Deliver in Lidcombe
Every project follows a defined scope. Here is what each service involves.
Complete structural demolition for owners replacing older dwellings with new homes or preparing sites for duplex and townhouse construction. Scope includes asbestos inspection and licensed removal, utility disconnections with Ausgrid, Jemena Gas, and Sydney Water, full structural and footing demolition, and level site handover with a full compliance pack.
Most active in the post-war residential streets within the TOD precinct and on larger blocks near the Olympic Park corridor.
Demolition and site clearing for owners and developers preparing Lidcombe blocks for duplex or townhouse construction. We coordinate with builders, certifiers, and engineers to ensure site handover aligns with the construction programme.
Selective demolition of rear additions, garages, outbuildings, and non-structural elements while retaining the primary dwelling. Common where owners are extending or reconfiguring rather than replacing entirely.
Full pool demolition and backfill or partial demolition with compacted fill. Older Lidcombe homes with unused in-ground pools frequently require removal as part of redevelopment preparation or site clearance.
Licensed inspection, EPA-compliant removal and disposal, and hygienist clearance certificate. Required on all pre-1987 structures before demolition proceeds. Common locations in Lidcombe homes and industrial buildings include fibro wall sheeting, eave linings, corrugated roof cladding, vinyl floor tiles, and pipe lagging.
Structural demolition of steel-framed and brick industrial buildings, warehouse strip-out, and mezzanine removal. Includes asbestos management, utility disconnections, concrete hardstand removal, and site clearance. Underground tank decommissioning and removal handled in-house where legacy fuel or chemical storage is identified.
Interior soft demolition and full building removal for commercial tenancy transitions and redevelopment sites along Lidcombe’s commercial strips.
Excavation Services We Deliver in Lidcombe
Clay soils dominate across Lidcombe and behave differently to the sandstone conditions common on Sydney’s eastern and northern sites.
Site preparation for duplex, townhouse, and apartment developments. Clay soils dominate across Lidcombe and behave differently to the sandstone conditions common on Sydney’s eastern and northern sites. We carry equipment suited to clay-dominant conditions and manage cut and fill to programme.
Footing trenching and slab preparation for residential and mixed-use new builds. Reactive clay conditions in Lidcombe affect footing design and require careful excavation to depth and level tolerances.
Increasingly common on higher-density developments near the station precinct. Groundwater may be encountered on deeper excavations. We assess groundwater risk at the site inspection stage.
Stormwater, sewer, electrical, and hydraulic service trenching for new residential and commercial builds.
Excavation and EPA-compliant disposal of hydrocarbon-affected or asbestos-impacted soil on former industrial and automotive sites. We work alongside your environmental consultant or can assist in coordinating soil classification and disposal. Full waste tracking documentation provided.
Soil and Ground Conditions in Lidcombe
Ground conditions shape the cost, timeline, and method of every excavation in Lidcombe.
Reactive Clay Soils
Reactive clay soils are the dominant ground condition across Lidcombe. Clay expands when wet and shrinks when dry. This affects excavation conditions, footing performance, and slab design. On duplex and townhouse sites, reactive clay conditions should be factored into the geotechnical scope before construction commences.
Uncontrolled Fill
Uncontrolled fill is common on older residential and industrial sites. Fill composition on Lidcombe sites can be unpredictable, particularly where previous structures have been demolished and material was used as fill. This can affect excavation timelines and disposal requirements.
Localised Contamination
Localised contamination is a realistic risk on former automotive, mechanical, and service yard sites in Lidcombe’s industrial pockets. Hydrocarbon contamination, heavy metals, and underground tanks are the most common issues. An environmental assessment is recommended before demolition commences on sites with known or likely legacy industrial use.
Groundwater
Groundwater may be encountered on deeper excavations. Unlike Rose Bay, groundwater is not a precinct-wide planning concern in Lidcombe, but site-specific conditions should be assessed on basement and deep excavation projects.
Asbestos in Lidcombe Homes and Buildings
Asbestos is common across Lidcombe’s older housing stock and industrial buildings. Any structure built before 1987 should be treated as potentially containing asbestos until a licensed inspection confirms otherwise.
In Lidcombe residential properties, asbestos is commonly found in:
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In industrial and commercial buildings, common locations include roof sheeting, wall cladding, pipe and duct lagging, and electrical switchboard surrounds.
We manage friable and non-friable asbestos removal in-house, with licensed removalists, EPA-compliant disposal, and hygienist clearance certificates on every job.
Cumberland City Council Approvals for Lidcombe Projects
Lidcombe falls within Cumberland City Council. Under the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021, demolition requires development consent. The correct pathway depends on the nature of the project.
Available for standard residential and industrial demolition on sites that meet the relevant criteria. Processed by a private certifier. Most straightforward residential knockdown-rebuilds and duplex site clearances proceed via CDC.
Required for heritage-sensitive sites, more complex developments, or projects involving contamination or significant site works.
Common Cumberland Council requirements on Lidcombe demolition projects include:
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The TOD rezoning around Lidcombe station has increased the volume of demolition DAs being lodged with Cumberland Council as developers acquire and consolidate older residential and commercial sites. We are familiar with Cumberland Council’s assessment requirements and manage documentation from start to finish.
Transport Oriented Development and What It Means for Demolition in Lidcombe
The NSW Government’s TOD Program is the most significant planning change to affect Lidcombe in decades. From 13 May 2024, land within 400m of Lidcombe station was rezoned under the Housing SEPP to permit buildings up to 6 storeys in areas previously limited to low and medium density development. Lidcombe was one of the first 18 station precincts where these controls commenced on 13 May 2024, as part of a program that has since expanded to 25+ precincts across NSW.
For property owners and developers, this changes the demolition calculus significantly. Older single-storey homes on standard lots within the 400m TOD area now sit on land with substantially higher development potential than before the rezoning. Demolition and site clearance is the first step in converting that potential into a development site.
We are seeing increased enquiry from Lidcombe property owners within the TOD precinct who are preparing sites for sale to developers, entering joint ventures, or proceeding directly with development themselves. Fixed-price demolition quotes with a clear compliance pack are the starting point for all of these pathways.
Access and Traffic in Lidcombe
Lidcombe has generally good access for demolition and excavation projects compared to Sydney’s inner-city and eastern suburbs. Key arterial access includes the M4 Motorway, Parramatta Road, and Olympic Drive, with the T1 Western Line running through the suburb.
Traffic is heavy near Lidcombe station, Church Street, and Parramatta Road, particularly during peak hours and school zones. Truck scheduling and tipper movements on projects near the town centre need to account for this. Side streets in the residential areas are generally accessible for standard demolition equipment.
For industrial projects near the rail corridor, access is typically straightforward with good truck turning capacity and minimal residential proximity constraints.
Neighbour Considerations in Lidcombe
Lidcombe’s residential areas are sensitive to the same issues as most inner-western and western Sydney suburbs: noise, dust, vibration, and parking disruption. Pre-commencement dilapidation surveys, dust suppression, and direct communication with adjoining owners are standard practice on residential demolition projects.
In the industrial and commercial areas, neighbouring businesses are primarily concerned with access continuity and operational disruption. We schedule machine and tipper movements to minimise impact on shared access points and neighbouring operations.
Typical Project Timeline
TOD precinct DAs and projects requiring contamination assessment extend the approval timeline. We identify this at the site assessment stage so your programme is realistic from the start.
Duplex Site Preparation, Lidcombe
A 1960s brick home in Lidcombe was referred to us ahead of a duplex development. The property fell within the new TOD precinct, and the owner’s certifier had confirmed a CDC pathway was available. Pre-demolition asbestos inspection identified asbestos in fibro eave linings and vinyl floor tiles throughout the dwelling.
We coordinated CDC documentation, utility disconnections with Ausgrid, Jemena Gas, and Sydney Water, and lodged the SafeWork NSW notification. Licensed asbestos removal was completed in one day with a hygienist clearance certificate issued before structural demolition commenced the following morning.
Full structural demolition including footings was completed over two days. Reactive clay conditions on site required careful management of spoil to avoid contaminating the clean soil stockpile. The site was handed to the builder level, clear, and compliant within four working days.
Scope: Asbestos removal + full demolition + site clearance | Location: Lidcombe, Cumberland City Council
Why Lidcombe Property Owners and Developers Work With Get It Away
We are based in Lidcombe
Our office at 20 Cambridge Street puts our team within minutes of every street in the suburb. No cross-city travel, no travel premiums, no delayed start times.
We understand the TOD precinct and Cumberland Council
The rezoning around Lidcombe station has changed what properties are worth and what developers need. We understand the approval pathways, the documentation requirements, and the programme pressures that come with TOD-driven development.
We handle asbestos and contamination in-house
Licensed asbestos removal, underground tank decommissioning, and contaminated soil excavation are all handled by our own teams. One contractor, one scope, one compliance pack.
We work across residential and industrial
Lidcombe’s mix of housing types and industrial pockets means contractors who only do residential or only do industrial are a poor fit. We deliver both, with the equipment and experience for each.
Every project closes with a full compliance pack
SafeWork NSW notification, asbestos clearance certificate, utility disconnection confirmations, dilapidation survey sign-off, and CDC or DA documentation. Your builder or certifier starts the next stage without delays.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations
Lidcombe office – locally based
Areas we serve
Burwood
Strathfield
Auburn
Homebush
Ashfield
Concord
Rhodes
Five DockCastle Hill
Sydney Olympic Park
Newington
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Get It Away Demolition and Excavations | ABN: 69 145 254 119 | SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence: DE2 AD214489
20 Cambridge Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141 | info@getitaway.com.au