Start with the actual address
Council requirements vary on the North Shore. Your street address decides which council and controls apply.
72 suburbs on the North Shore
Garage demolition & removal North Shore.
Garage and shed removal with the structure, slab and access assessed together. We plan around attached buildings, retained driveways and any suspected asbestos.
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Garage demolition & removalOur work
- NSW demolition licenceAD204777Held since 2007Check the register
- Class B asbestos licenceAD211698Held since 2013Check the register
- Insured on every job$20M + $20MPublic & asbestos liabilityOur insurance
- Based in Ryde30+ yearsIn demolition
Garage demolition & removal · 72 suburbsFind your
suburb.
Every suburb we cover on the North Shore has its own garage demolition & removal page, with the local checks and a quote form set to that suburb.
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Garage demolition & removal on the North ShoreDecide what happens
underneath.
Three decisions set the scope and the price. We agree each one with you in writing before the work is booked.
Keep the slab
The agreed garage structure comes down while the slab and neighbouring surfaces stay. We plan their protection as part of the removal.
Remove the concrete too
Slabs and footings are priced separately. Tell us about any new structure so the depth and finish can be agreed with your builder.
Attached or detached
An attached garage needs assessment of its connection to the house. Sheeted roofs and walls may need asbestos assessment before removal.
Asbestos removal for garages
Our workThe garage, the frame
and the footprint.
Our photographs show the garage before removal, the exposed frame and the bare frame before it comes down. The slab and adjoining surfaces are separate decisions for each job.
Customer reviews
Good work.
In their words.
Did a great job at demolishing my garage for a reasonable price. When I asked them to remove extra rubbish that had not been planned for, they were more than happy to help.
Bill, Hussein and the entire team did an amazing demolition and asbestos removal job for me… they managed it all in less than a day to take down the garage and demo the adjoining shed.
Removal of my asbestos garage ceiling. Professional, on time, on budget, and a safely executed good quality job.
Garage demolition & removal costsWhat shapes
the price?
Size, construction materials, the connection to other buildings, asbestos and what happens to the concrete all affect the price.
Get a free quoteRead our garage and pool removal cost guideSydney market guide
Not Active’s price list. Each site is quoted individually. Checked 10 October 2026.
| Job | Typical range | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single garage, timber or metal | $1,500–$4,000 | GST not stated. National guides; no asbestos; slab extra. |
| Double garage, timber or metal | $2,500–$5,000 | GST not stated. National guides, which note city jobs can cost 20–40% more; slab extra. |
| Brick garage | $4,000–$12,000 | GST not stated. $4,000–$8,000 in national guides; up to $12,000 for a double brick garage in Sydney. Slab extra. |
| Fibro garage with asbestos | $3,000–$8,000 | Inc. GST (Sydney cost guide). Licensed asbestos removal, demolition and disposal; slab and clearance usually extra. |
| Garage slab and footings | $500–$3,000 | GST not stated. On top of the garage; NSW guides put residential slabs at $50–$150 per m². |
What these rates cover
For the garage itself with reasonable access. The slab, and a clearance certificate where there’s asbestos, are usually separate lines.
Your property on the North ShoreBefore work
starts.
Check which permissions apply to the garage and any separate concrete removal. Boundary fences, neighbouring buildings and vehicle access need to be included in the assessment.
Checks for each council area
Open the council that covers your property.
Hornsby
Agree the trees before the machinery
Hornsby usually needs a permit to prune or remove trees on private land, and trees affected by a new build are assessed with the development application. Settle which trees stay before we plan machine access.
Hornsby trees on private property (opens in a new tab)Hunters Hill
Skips belong on the block
Hunters Hill expects skips to sit on private property. A skip on the road needs council approval at least seven business days ahead, with lights, barriers and cones.
Hunters Hill skip bin permit (opens in a new tab)Lane Cove
Look up the rules for your address
Lane Cove sends owners to the NSW Planning Portal to look up the rules for an address. Use it to see what applies to your block, then tell us what has to stay, including trees.
Lane Cove property mapping (opens in a new tab)Mosman
Get a planning certificate
Mosman Council suggests a planning certificate to confirm whether your property is heritage-listed; the online maps are only a starting point. Your certifier or council confirms the approval route.
Mosman planning certificates (opens in a new tab)North Sydney
Using the road needs a permit
If a skip, a truck or our machine needs a North Sydney Council road or footpath, you need a permit first. We plan loading on your block where we can and tell you early if the street is needed.
North Sydney road and footpath permits (opens in a new tab)Parramatta
Apply before using the street
A skip or building waste bin on a Parramatta street or footpath needs a Waste Container Permit, applied for before any work in the road reserve. Hoardings and scaffolding over the road need approval too.
Parramatta permits for temporary use of public space (opens in a new tab)Ryde
Check the rules for your address
The City of Ryde’s development control plan has different rules for houses, business areas and particular sites. Your council or certifier can tell you which ones apply to your address.
City of Ryde development controls (opens in a new tab)Council guidance checked between 15 September 2026 and 2 October 2026. These are matters to check, not a determination for an individual address. Your council or certifier confirms what applies.
How a garage demolition & removal runsFrom enquiry
to handover.
Three stages, in the order they happen. Who arranges each item is agreed before the job is booked.
- 01
Assess the garage
Check the structure, access, suspected asbestos and any connection to a retained building.
- 02
Prepare and remove
Confirm approvals and disconnections, arrange any asbestos work, then take down the agreed garage or shed.
- 03
Finish the footprint
Remove the material and complete any separately agreed slab or footing work before handover.
Quotes are free. Call 7 days, 7am–7pm, or send the details and photos with the form below.
More about garage demolition & removalCan a shed come down at the same time?
Yes. Sheds and other outbuildings next to the garage can be part of the same job and the same quote.
Is my garage’s fibro sheeting asbestos?
It might be. Only testing confirms it, so leave it undisturbed until it’s checked. If it is asbestos, our own team removes non-friable sheeting under our licence as part of the job.
Asbestos removalCan you get a machine down my driveway?
That depends on the narrowest width, any turns and anything overhead. A photo of the way in and the narrowest measurement tell us which machine fits.
Garage demolition & removal across SydneyElsewhere
in Sydney?
We cover 297 suburbs across 8 areas of Sydney. Choose the area where the work is.
Get a free quote
Let’s plan your garage demolition & removal
on the North Shore.
Send photos of the garage, its connection to other structures and the access. Tell us whether the slab and footings should stay or come out.
0402 548 0047 days a week · 7am–7pm- We talk it throughThe work, what stays and when you need it done.
- We look at the siteWhere the job needs it, before we price the work.
- You get a written quoteThe scope, separately priced items and the agreed finish.