[BNE southside] Building certifier recommendations?

hello,

We are going to demolish and rebuild... and apparently we have to get a Permit to Demolish from a certifier.

Does anyone have a company recommendation, or are they all same-same in this situation?

And then we need a plumber to cap the sewer, and Energex to do the disconnect... anything else we should be aware of logistics or permit wise with a demolition?

I’ve called six demo companies - four have failed to respond to turning up for a quote or further contact attempts, one was absolutely lukewarm and we’ll see if he turns up next week, and one was a joy to talk to.

 

Robert from Bonafide Building Approvals

 

Thank you!

 

I have not used them for a while,but this company was excellent..imho..
Bartley Burns - Resources

 

What type of house are you demolishing? Brick, post war, non protected queenslander, shack?
Can the house be sold and removed?

I think you are on the right track, i have just recently removed a house, and you seem to have everything ticked off...

1.Demolition Approval
2.Sewer Cap by plumber (Form 4) and mains water cap.
3.Energex to remove overhead powerline and meter (if your on a tight timeframe, be aware this takes like 6 weeks)
4.APA to remove gas connection and meter (if your on a tight timeframe, be aware this takes like 6 weeks)
5.Asbestos removal if required
6.Phone/Internet connection removal by Optus/Telstra
7.Demo crew for clean up
8.Sediment Control once cleaned up if required

 

Best and cheapest demo I got in Brissy was 3D demo.

Demolition, removal & disposal of existing dwelling
a. Removal of all internal and external bonded asbestos from building,
b. Removal of all concrete and associated footings to a depth of 1.0m, including front retaining wall.
c. Removal of all vegetation including 2 large trees at the front.
d. Site to be left clean and free of demolition debris upon completion

$18,500.

I had 2 other quotes, 1 was $22,000 the other $25,500

 

I use these guys all the time. Certified Building Surveying in Essendon

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBhAD&usg=AOvVaw1atLTc6wpfpqo40cyDGttD

Can't compare demo costs, every job is different. For Melb south east, starting is 14k. Tip fees are higher in that area.

 

Awesome - thank you!

 

That’s great to have another lead - and sounds exactly like our scope of works - thank you!

Edit - just sent them a message for quote!

 

Thanks for those extra details - very helpful!

It’s a post-war 2.5 bedroom weatherboard house with asbestos roof/soffits. Apparently not worth removing - site too difficult and house too crappy! No heritage on it, and no restrictions (according to the council’s Talk To A Planner session).

 

Would love to know if they come back with a competitive quote for ya.