Strip-out
- Ceiling and wall linings
- Floor coverings
- Joinery and fixtures
- Services removal
ASMM / ANZSMM · Demolition & Site Clearance · NPWC 37 XR
Demolition & Site Clearance Estimating
Strip-out, demolition and alterations measured in m², m³ and tonnes, with disposal priced
Demolition is priced by what comes out, what stays and where it goes. Hazardous materials, structural propping, service disconnections and disposal volumes decide the cost, and an incomplete hazardous materials register can change the answer completely.
We measure every element to be removed, separate recyclable and landfill material, price asbestos and hazardous work against the register, and return a complete demolition and alterations estimate.
m² and m³Strip-out and demolition
Tonnes disposedRecycled and landfill split
HazmatPriced from the register
37 XRNPWC alterations element
Deliverables
What You Actually Receive
| Deliverable | Format | Detail level |
|---|---|---|
| Strip-out | Excel, m² | Linings, ceilings, floors and fixtures |
| Structural demolition | Excel, m³ | Slabs, walls and frames |
| Hazardous materials | Excel, m² / m | Asbestos, lead paint, synthetic mineral fibre |
| Service disconnections | Excel, No. | Electrical, hydraulic, gas and communications |
| Propping and protection | Excel, m / No. | Temporary structure and dust control |
| Disposal | Excel, t / m³ | Bins, haulage, tip fees and recycling |
| Priced estimate | Excel + PDF | Labour, plant, disposal and GST shown separately |
Australian Framework
How This Work Fits Into the Australian Standards
Every estimate is structured to the trade sections used for tendering and to the elements used for early cost plans, so one set of quantities serves both.
| Trade section (ASMM / ANZSMM) | Element (NPWC / AIQS) |
|---|---|
| Demolition / Site Clearance | 37 XR Demolitions / Alterations |
Scope Coverage
Demolition Work We Measure
Everything that comes out of the building and off the site.
Structural demolition
- Concrete slabs and walls
- Steel frames
- Masonry walls
- Footings and slabs on ground
Hazardous materials
- Asbestos removal
- Lead paint
- Synthetic mineral fibre
- Contaminated soil
Site clearance
- Tree removal and stumps
- Fences and sheds
- Pavements and kerbs
- Underground tanks
Disposal & recycling
- Bins and haulage
- Tip fees
- Concrete crushing and recycling
- Waste manifests
Our Process
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How We Prepare Your Estimate
Five steps from your drawings to a demolition number you can defend in a scope review.
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Scope review
An estimator reads the demolition drawings, hazardous materials register, site survey and the demolition specification before touching a takeoff tool, and lists every assumption, exclusion and missing item as a query for you to confirm. Nothing is priced on a guess.
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Digital measurement
Quantities are measured digitally in Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff, in metric: square metres of strip-out, cubic metres of demolition, tonnes of disposal and counts of services disconnections. Each measurement sits on a named layer, so the marked-up PDF you receive is a visual audit trail.
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Pricing
We price the quantities using current Australian supplier quotes, subcontract rates and published benchmarks such as Rawlinsons, adjusted for your postcode and state. If you give us your own rates or a preferred supplier schedule, we use those.
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Senior QA review
Before anything is sent, a second estimator compares the takeoff with the drawings and verifies the measuring rules, deductions, wastage allowances and productivity assumptions.
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Delivery
Excel and PDF files reach your inbox within one to two days for standard jobs. One round of changes is included, and we remain available for tender queries and scope questions after the tender.
Tooling
Software We Work In
You do not have to hold a licence for these tools. We do the measuring with them and hand over the results.
Bluebeam Revu
Measuring, marking and comparing drawings on screen.
PlanSwift
Takeoffs made from ready-built assemblies, with quantities you can export.
On-Screen Takeoff
Layer-based measuring on big commercial drawing sets.
Rawlinsons-benchmarked rates
Up-to-date Australian unit rates, compared with supplier and subcontractor quotes.
Microsoft Excel
The final file, set out to match your cost codes and trade sections.
If you use Buildsoft, CostX, Estimate One, Procore or your own template, let us know and we will prepare the file so it imports straight in.
Turnaround & Pricing
Cost and Delivery Time
We quote a fee for each project before starting, in AUD excluding GST. We never bill by the hour, and you are never charged more than the quote.
Small / residential scope
24 hoursSingle dwellings and small strip-outs.
Typical fee A$350 to A$850
Mid-size commercial
24 to 48 hoursCommercial strip-outs and low-rise demolition.
Typical fee A$850 to A$1,800
Large / complex
48 to 72 hoursMajor demolition and site clearance.
Typical fee A$1,800 to A$3,600
Monthly takeoff package
OngoingA set number of estimates every month, with your jobs placed first in the queue.
Flat monthly rate from A$2,200/mo
Cost vs. Capacity
Why Builders Hand Demolition Estimating to Us
A full-time estimator is a salary, super, software seats and training. A demolition takeoff from us is a per-project cost that only appears when you are actually tendering.
- No software licences. Takeoff and cost-data subscriptions cost thousands of dollars per user each year. With us, you use ours.
- Tender more, more selectively. Most builders do not lose jobs through bad pricing. They lose them because they run out of time to reach enough tenders before closing.
- Site time stays site time. Items get overlooked when estimating at 9pm after a long day on site.
- Independent accuracy check. Even builders with in-house estimators use us to sanity-check large or unfamiliar demolition scopes before they submit.
- Moves up and down with how busy you are. Five takeoffs in a busy month and none in a slow one. You never carry a fixed cost.
Who We Work With
Made for Anyone Pricing Demolition
Demolition contractors
Quantity and disposal takeoffs.
Asbestos removalists
Register-based pricing.
Builders
Strip-out allowances.
Developers
Site clearance budgets.
Owners
Renovation budgets.
Quantity surveyors
37 XR element costs.
Sample Output
Sample Line Items
Every estimate has this much detail: quantities tied to elements and measured in metric, never lump sums.
| Item | Unit | Qty | Material | Labour | Total |
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| Strip-out, ceiling and wall linings | m² | 2,400.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Demolish concrete slab, 150 mm | m² | 620.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Asbestos sheet removal | m² | 180.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Disposal, general waste | t | 86.0 | $ | $ | $ |
| Disconnect services | No. | 14 | $ | $ | $ |
These example items show only the layout and units. They do not come from a client project.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do you price asbestos?
Yes, from the hazardous materials register. Without a register we show an allowance and flag the risk.
Do you separate recycling from landfill?
Yes, because the cost per tonne is different.
Do you cover alterations?
Yes, including making good and temporary support.
Can you price from drawings alone?
Yes, with stated assumptions and a list of site-verification items.
Which states and territories do you cover?
Every one. Prices are set for your project postcode and state, so a job in Darwin and a job in Melbourne get their own unit costs instead of one national average.
What does it cost?
A fee is quoted per project, in AUD excluding GST, before any work starts. You approve it in writing first. There is no hourly billing and no invoice larger than the quote.
How fast is turnaround?
Standard scopes ship in 24 to 48 hours. Large packages take 48 to 72 hours. If you are against a closing time, say so when you upload and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.
Are my project details kept confidential?
Yes. We keep drawings, specifications and tender figures private, and if you prefer we will sign your NDA before we receive any documents.
Ready to Get Started?
Ready for Your Next Demolition Tender?
Send your drawings along with a short note on what the job covers. A fee and delivery date come back the same working day, and the finished estimate follows within one to two days of your approval.