# Demolition Quotes

> Demolition cost calculator for the UK: £8,000–£15,000+ for a full house, £500 to £5,000 for a garage in firms' published prices, plus free local quotes.

## Key facts

- A full house demolition typically costs £8,000–£15,000+ in 2026 quotes, varying with size, access and asbestos findings.
- Three UK demolition firms publish garage demolition at £500 to £5,000, from £500 to £1,500 for a small garage (read 22 October 2026). (PBM Contractors, the cost of demolition in the UK (read 22 October 2026): https://www.pbmcontractors.co.uk/blog/the-cost-of-demolition-in-the-uk-what-homeowners-developers-need-to-know/)
- 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.

## Key pages

- [UK demolition cost calculator: what will it cost?](https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/): the main tool, answer above the fold.
- [House demolition cost UK: what knocking a house down costs in 2026](https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/house-demolition-cost/): House demolition typically costs £8,000–£15,000+ in 2026 quotes. What drives the price, the Section 80 notice, asbestos and services steps, and how to get real quotes.
- [Garage demolition cost UK: £500 to £5,000 in published prices](https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/garage-demolition-cost/): Three UK demolition firms publish garage demolition at £500 to £5,000: from £500 for a small garage, more for brick, concrete, the slab or an asbestos roof.
- [Section 80 demolition notice: the 6-week rule before demolition starts](https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/section-80-demolition-notice/): Demolition needs a Section 80 notice to the local authority under the Building Act 1984, at least 6 weeks before starting. What it covers, exemptions, and the process.
- [Asbestos survey before demolition: the survey you cannot skip](https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/asbestos-survey-before-demolition/): A refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey is required before demolition under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. What it involves and what it costs.
- [Typical demolition costs, 2026](https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/#data): original data table, updated 2026-08-14.
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## Data

- Typical demolition costs, 2026. Methodology: 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.
- Last updated: 2026-08-14. Every figure cites its source inline.
- Source: legislation.gov.uk, Building Act 1984, Section 80 (notice of intended demolition): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/55/section/80
- Source: HSE, asbestos surveys (refurbishment/demolition surveys): https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/
- Source: HSE, demolition health and safety topics: https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/demolition.htm

## Citation

Cite as: "Typical demolition costs, 2026", Demolition Quotes, https://demolitionquotes.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14).

## About

- Demolition Quotes is a free introduction service; 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.
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