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Once you’ve taken the decision to demolish an existing structure, there is a process that needs to be followed to ensure the correct permission is granted and all health and safety legislation has been followed. A demolition specialist can help advise on what is (and isn’t) required, as well as timelines, and permissions for what you intend to use the land for after. Once all the paperwork is taken care of, they’ll bring in a team of people to carry out the demolition safely.
Costs for demolition
Costs vary depending on a number of factors, with £60-80 per square metre as a starting point. Demolishing semi-detached or terraced houses will incur additional costs as the adjoining properties will need structural support work after demolition. Ease of access and the volume of waste / hazardous waste disposal required will also affect the costs.
Renovating vs. demolition: some considerations
Considerations for demolition
- Building a brand new home is subject to a zero percent VAT rate. That means demolishing a building and starting from scratch can often be cheaper than building on top of the existing shell of a property (which is subject to VAT). This will typically depend on the amount of work required on what’s left of the existing property.
- Building from the foundations up means you’re in full control. This gives you peace of mind that everything’s been built securely and you’re not relying on the integrity of old walls.
Considerations for renovation
- There may be parts of the existing building that have features you’d like to work into your newly designed home. It’s a popular technique on TV shows like Grand Designs, and can help give your new home real character, while preserving some of the heritage of the existing site.
- Depending on exactly how much of the property could be saved, and your plans for the future size of the property (of which there are likely to be restrictions), it may be more cost effective to work with existing walls and structures.<
- Making alterations to an existing building can be much easier to get planning permission for. While demolition itself doesn’t often need planning permission, the details may need to be agreed with the local council, and a prior approval application will be needed for the new home you plan to build.
Guidance on planning policies
Planning policies will vary depending on where you are in the UK, but generally speaking, planning permission will be granted if you intend to replace an existing structure. It’s important to get planning permission before the demolition of the existing structure – if you remove the existing building, technically there’s nothing to replace, and your case for planning permission becomes weaker.
Whichever option you pursue, and wherever your plot is situated, planning policy is likely to have some of the same considerations such as:
- whether the building of the new property is in keeping with the character of the immediate area
- the size of the new property and/or its location
- services and amenities to neighbouring properties not being adversely affected.
There are the usual caveats here about listed properties or homes in national parks or conservation areas. For further details, check out the Planning Portal website.
Questions to ask a demolition specialist
- What are the pros and cons of demolition specific to your property?
- What advice would they offer regarding planning permission and demolition consent, and to what extent will they help you through this process?
- How long do they expect demolition to take?
- Can they break down the costs between demolition and waste disposal?
- What complications do they foresee and are there any cost implications?
- Will you be able to reuse the existing amenities into the building for your new property?
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Great communication. Turned up when he was supposed to and did a great job! Thank you!
We are a Derbyshire based building company who work to very high standards and expectations all our staff and sub contractors are time served professional people Monument castle has been trading since 2009 and have built up great relationships with trades and suppliers during this time , We undertake all types of building works from extension to new build homes to commercial works
Extremely happy with work carried out, first class job at the right price, would recommend to family and friends.
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Jim quickly responded to my request for help with a bathroom tiling problem and provided a competitive quote and a solution which he dealt with very promptly. The work was completed very satisfactorily and all left clean and tidy.
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John at Quebuild went above and beyond for us on this job. He completed all the work in a timely manner and for a very reasonable price. He was super knowledgeable and extremely attentive to detail, making sure to leave a high quality finish in terms of decoration - and he came back afterwards to address a few small things that needed doing. He was also a pleasure to have around - and I would highly recommend him for any other work. 10/10.
Best choice contract to Ltd we specialise in top and quality construction project in Wiltshire and London we cover all areas of building work from renovation and extension and conversion through to entire managed construction project whether you want a larger kitchen open plan living area and extra bedroom a house extension we could take you one step closer to having the home of your dream we work throughout Wiltshire and London area providing reasonable price quality construction and building services to a wide range of satisfied clients we pride ourselves on our reputation by offering a high standard of workmanship friendly and professional advice and making your project with us as hasslefree as possible Valentino
Valentino has done a fantastic job of bathroom and kitchen refurbishment. He has delivered what he had promised no hidden charges and no false promises. Very reliable and soft spoken. He uses the best material in the market so quality of product is very good. He did the facia as well which is also of very good specifications. Overall he is a fantastic builder and I would 100% recommend him.
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Very professional. I would definitely recommend this trades person. Good pricing and great work. I am keeping his contract for work in the future.
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Nizar provided a quote for thorough work very efficiently. Even though my budget didn’t stretch to cover the quote, Nizar’s professionalism in handling my query was very impressive.
Profesional service.. To many years to mention in business. And all work carried out 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Excellent job done by GPW, a hardworking family of guys who were most professional and hard working. Very pleased with all!
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Brilliant job and very personal. Gave a fair quote for labour inclusive of parts and did the job in good time. It was tidy and very efficient. Highly recommended
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Very helpful and did a good job
At TrueLine Finishes Ltd, we’ve built a reputation over the past 16 years for delivering top-quality finishes across a wide range of projects. Whether it’s home improvements, full refurbishments, or large-scale extensions, we handle it all with precision and care. We pride ourselves on not only the quality of our workmanship but also our reliability and the strong, lasting relationships we build with every client. If you're looking for a trusted partner who delivers excellent results on time and within budget, TrueLine Finishes Ltd is the right choice for your project.
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Good quality repair, did what was required and not more. Very friendly and helpful.
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