Typical 2026 prices
How much does demolition cost?
Knocking down a full house typically costs £8,000–£15,000+ and a garage or outbuilding £1,500–£4,000 (typical 2026 quotes; size, access and asbestos move the number). Before anyone swings a breaker you'll need a Section 80 demolition notice to the council, an asbestos survey and the services disconnected. Tell us about the job and local demolition contractors will price it properly.
£8,000–£15,000+
typical full house demolition (typical 2026 quotes, varies by size, access and asbestos)
6 weeks
notice to the local authority under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 before demolition starts
How it works
- Tell us about the job, what's coming down, access, asbestos position. Two minutes, no account.
- We pass your details to relevant demolition contractors covering your postcode, and to no one else.
- They contact you directly, usually arrange a site visit, and quote their actual price. Compare, choose, or walk away.
Demolition Quotes is a free introduction service operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd; we pass your details to relevant local demolition contractors who quote you directly. We may receive a fee from providers; you pay nothing and are under no obligation. We are not a demolition contractor and nothing here is structural or legal advice, cost figures are typical 2026 quote ranges that vary by region, access and asbestos findings.
Typical demolition costs, 2026
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What demolition jobs typically cost in the UK in 2026, including the compliance steps that come before the machinery. These are typical quote ranges, not fixed prices; size, access, asbestos and how much material can be salvaged or recycled all move the number.
Ranges reflect typical quotes for UK demolition work observed in 2026; they vary by region, building size, access and asbestos findings. Statutory steps (the Section 80 notice, the asbestos survey, services disconnection) are listed because they gate the start date and sit outside the demolition quote itself. We do not estimate waste tonnage or landfill charges, they are job-specific: get quotes for your actual site via the form above.
| Item | Typical cost (2026 quotes) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Garage, shed or outbuilding demolition | £1,500–£4,000 | Detached single garages sit at the bottom of the range; slab removal and tight access push it up |
| Extension or conservatory demolition | £2,000–£5,000 | Attached structures need careful separation from the retained house, verify against local quotes |
| Full house demolition (2–3 bed) | £8,000–£15,000+ | Larger houses, poor access and asbestos findings take jobs well beyond the top of the range |
| Refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey | From a few hundred pounds, scope-dependent | Required before demolition under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012; priced per building |
| Section 80 demolition notice | No contractor fee to serve | Written notice to the local authority at least 6 weeks before starting, under the Building Act 1984 |
- A full house demolition typically costs £8,000–£15,000+ in 2026 quotes, varying with size, access and asbestos findings.
- A garage or outbuilding demolition typically costs £1,500–£4,000 (typical 2026 quotes).
- Demolishing a building needs a Section 80 notice to the local authority under the Building Act 1984, given at least 6 weeks before work starts.
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“Typical demolition costs, 2026”, Demolition Quotes, https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14). Ranges reflect typical quotes for UK demolition work observed in 2026; they vary by region, building size, access and asbestos findings. Statutory steps (the Section 80 notice, the asbestos survey, services disconnection) are listed because they gate the start date and sit outside the demolition quote itself. We do not estimate waste tonnage or landfill charges, they are job-specific: get quotes for your actual site via the form above.
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Questions, answered directly
How much does demolition cost in the UK?
Typical 2026 quotes: £8,000–£15,000+ to demolish a full house, £2,000–£5,000 for an extension or conservatory, and £1,500–£4,000 for a garage or outbuilding. Size, access and asbestos findings move every one of those numbers, so get quotes for your actual site.
Do I need permission to demolish a building?
You must give the local authority at least 6 weeks' written notice under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 before demolishing most buildings (small structures are generally exempt). Planning consent is a separate question, particularly in conservation areas and for listed buildings, so ask the council both questions.
Is an asbestos survey required before demolition?
Yes. A refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey, the fully intrusive type, is required before demolition under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, and what the survey finds must be dealt with before the building comes down.
What has to happen before demolition can start?
Three things gate the start date: the Section 80 notice to the council (6 weeks), the refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey and any removal it triggers, and disconnection of gas, electricity and water by the suppliers or network operators. All three have lead times, so run them in parallel.
Does demolition include removing the foundations and slab?
Only if the quote says so. Many prices are to slab level, with breaking out the slab and foundations either optional or excluded. If you're rebuilding, your new design dictates what must come out, so tell contractors and get the finish level in writing.
Is this quote service really free?
Yes, free to you, with no obligation to accept any quote. We pass your details only to relevant local demolition contractors, who quote you directly; we may receive a fee from those providers, which is how the service is funded.