House Demolition & Dual Occupancy Site Prep in Prestons
Prestons has established residential streets with larger blocks and direct connections to the Hume Highway, M5, and M7. Those site characteristics make the suburb particularly relevant to house demolition and dual occupancy site preparation.
Get It Away operates from our Smithfield office and services Prestons and the surrounding Liverpool area. We hold a SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence, AD214489, and manage house demolition, dual occupancy site prep, and excavation work across the region.
Prestons Suburb Snapshot
Council
Liverpool City Council
Housing stock
Brick homes from the 1960s to 1980s, alongside fibro and weatherboard properties
Blocks
Residential blocks that can accommodate different site layouts, subject to applicable planning and lot size requirements
Heritage
Individual heritage items may still apply to specific properties and should be confirmed as part of the site assessment
Access
Hume Highway, M5, and M7 motorways all meet near Prestons
Services in Prestons
01
House demolition
Full house demolition for Prestons’ brick, fibro, and weatherboard homes, including asbestos inspection, utility disconnection, and structural demolition where the approved scope allows.
02
Dual occupancy site prep
Demolition and site clearance ahead of dual occupancy builds, sequenced to take a property from existing structure through to a cleared, levelled block ready for a two dwelling development.
03
Excavation
Bulk excavation, footing excavation, and site levelling for house and dual occupancy builds across Prestons, bringing the block to the levels needed for construction to begin.
04
Asbestos removal
Older brick, fibro, and weatherboard properties in Prestons may contain asbestos in eave linings, wet area sheeting, or older outbuildings. Where the structure warrants it, we arrange an assessment before demolition so affected materials can be identified and managed.
05
Pool removal
Full or partial pool removal and backfill for Prestons properties preparing for a rebuild or dual occupancy development, with council deregistration handled as part of the scope.
Liverpool City Council: Permits and Compliance
Prestons falls under Liverpool City Council. The approval pathway depends on the property’s zoning, existing approvals, proposed works, and any applicable lot size or development controls.
Planning and Site Requirements to Check
✓ Confirmation of the correct approval pathway for your site
✓ Asbestos assessment where required
✓ Dual occupancy zoning and lot size requirements where applicable
✓ Neighbour notification where applicable
Working Around Prestons’ Streets and Access
The Hume Highway, M5, and M7 provide established routes for trucks and equipment moving to and from Prestons. Local access still needs to be assessed property by property, particularly where equipment, skips, or excavation machinery need to be staged within a residential site.
On dual occupancy sites, demolition is the first stage of a longer construction program, so access, staging, and neighbour communication need to be coordinated from the outset.
Project Insight
House Demolition and Dual Occupancy Site Prep, Prestons
A 1970s brick home on a larger block in Prestons was referred to us ahead of a dual occupancy development. The owners were preparing to build two dwellings on the site once the existing house was cleared.
We arranged asbestos inspection, coordinated utility disconnections, and completed structural demolition, followed by excavation and site levelling to prepare the block for the dual occupancy build.
The site was handed over cleared and levelled, ready for construction to begin.
Scope: house demolition, excavation, site preparation | Location: Prestons
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Serving Prestons from Our Smithfield Office
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations, 84 Victoria Street, Smithfield NSW 2164
Phone: 1300 313 371
Email: info@getitaway.com.au
ABN: 69 145 254 119
SafeWork NSW: AD214489
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From house demolition to full dual occupancy site prep, Get It Away brings the licences, local knowledge, and fixed price quotes your Prestons project needs.