Demolition

We handle each demolition with care, making sure that the site is prepared efficiently and safely for future use. We're specialists in both commercial and residential demolition projects, with projects big and small all across South East Queensland.

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Our approach

Our approach to demolition is centred around safety, precision, and efficiency. We begin by conducting a detailed site assessment. This allows us to create a customised plan that addresses the unique challenges of your site. Throughout the demolition process, we maintain clear communication with you, ensuring you're always informed and any concerns are promptly addressed. Our goal is to execute our demolition services smoothly, with minimal disruption to the surrounding area.

40+

Years of combined experience

90% minimum

Landfill Diversion target on each project

Commercial & Industrial Demolition

Initial Services has extensive experience across commercial and industrial demolition from tenancy stripouts through to multi-story structural demolition. We find the most efficient solutions for any complex project.

Complete or partial demolition: Including the decommissioning of commercial sites in a safe and secure manner.

Emergency response work: From identifying hazards to responding to them, including contamination hazards like asbestos.

Demolition in ‘Live' areas: such as accommodation and office buildings, universities, schools, factories and shopping centres.

Post-demolition earthworks: Ensure that your soil is safe and healthy for humans and plant life.

Temporary Engineering and Propping: Ensure you've got a safe structure during partial demolition projects with our safe shoring and propping expertise.

Demolition in high-sensitive environments such as hospitals, laboratories, factories and aged care.

Recycling Services: Ensure that your demolition project diverts as much from landfill as possible

Intricate demolition work: Complex tasks are no stress for our team, with our extensive planning and risk analysis capabilities.

Heritage works including façade retention and strip-to-retain: Our demolition contractors understand the intricacies and importance of heritage buildings.

Robotic Demolition: Our skilled demolition contractors can remotely handle commercial demolition jobs where possible or necessary.

Concrete Cutting: Concrete cutters give our demolition contractors the ability to precisely target areas for demolition.

Recycling Services: Ensure that your demolition project diverts as much from landfill as possible.

Intricate demolition work: Complex tasks are no stress for our team, with our extensive planning and risk analysis capabilities.

Heritage works including façade retention and strip-to-retain: Our demolition contractors understand the intricacies and importance of heritage buildings.

Robotic Demolition: Our skilled demolition contractors can remotely handle commercial demolition jobs where possible or necessary.

Concrete Cutting: Concrete cutters give our demolition contractors the ability to precisely target areas for demolition.

residential Demolition

Our demolition contractors have a wealth of experience in a range of residential property types. We can help with small dwellings, including outbuildings, as well as multi-storey apartment buildings. We work with our clients to exceed expectations in a safe and efficient manner.

Removal of all structures and other building elements from the site: Also known as a site clear, this service helps you get your site ready for new construction and development.

Programmed and ongoing demolition services: Also known as controlled demolitions, this service ensures your residential structure comes down in the most strategic and safe manner.

Services Disconnection: We can manage the disconnection of services including water, gas, telecommunications, and electricity.

Building modifications

Tree and Vegetation Clearing

Building modifications: We'll ensure the structural integrity of your residential premises is maintained during partial house demolition projects.

Tree and Vegetation Clearing: We'll help remove plant matter safely while minimising the impact on the rest of your space.

Insurance demolition

Our demolition contractors have extensive experience in the insurance industry. We work with our clients to ensure all requirements are met and the end result is approved by all parties involved.

Demolition from single walls to entire strip-outs

Liaising with the insured

Reporting and scope identification

Fire Damaged Building Demolition

Reporting and scope identification

Fire Damaged Building Demolition

Our Demolition process

Our demolition process ensures your safety and peace of mind.

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initial Inspection

To understand your project requirements and goals with a solution-based orientation.

Site Assessment

Our team conducts a thorough site assessment to identify any challenges and plan accordingly.

Execution

Using advanced techniques, we carry out the demolition precisely and safely.

Clear Communication

Throughout the project, we keep you informed and address any concerns promptly.

Our commitment to safety

From our commercial demolition services on major industrial projects, all the way down to house and apartment building demolition, we value safety and train our staff accordingly. We have a diverse and skilled team: check out their qualification areas below.

Our team hold qualifications across the following areas:

Unrestricted Demolition Licenses

Unrestricted (Both Non-friable and Friable) Asbestos Removal Licenses

Demolition Supervisors qualifications

Asbestos Removal Supervisor's qualifications

ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 Accreditations

Excavator Operators with Asbestos Tickets for working with contaminated soil

FAQs

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Do you outsource staffing of your demolition contractors?

We're proud of our staff and operate an in-house team of demolition experts. We've got a proven track record that has helped us build strong, ongoing relationships with a range of business owners across Queensland.

What happens if you find asbestos during my demolition project?

We're experts in asbestos removal as well as demolition services because we know how often the two go hand in hand. We always work to identify asbestos before we commence our demolition work, and take all the relevant safety precautions to ensure the risks to you and your property are minimised!

Do you have limits around commercial demolition? Is there such a thing as 'a job too big'?

We love to partner with projects big and small – so the answer here is 'no'! We've provided industrial demolition services to projects of all sizes across South East Queensland: so if you've got a monumental project looking for a reliable demolition partner, reach out! We're highly capable and fully licensed.

Take a look at some of the big (and small) projects we've taken on to get a better idea of how we can help you.

What happens to the hazardous materials you remove when you do your demolition work?

We're experts in contaminated soil removal and take our environmental responsibility very serious. We take the utmost care in transporting materials from the demolition sites and only work with licensed disposal facilities. We will ensure transparency and provide you with a custom safety plan for any demolition and asbestos removal that occurs on your property.

What our clients think

"I've had the pleasure of working closely with Sean and the team at Initial Services, and I can confidently say that their dedication and professionalism are unmatched. From the outset, Sean impressed us with his deep understanding of our needs and his proactive approach to problem-solving."

Zane G

"I highly recommend Sean and his team at Initial Services. They are exceptionally professional and personable contractors who deliver a safe, high-quality, and efficient demolition service. Their use of sophisticated demolition equipment ensures that every project, whether big or small, is handled with precision and expertise."

Michael Michelle

Acceler Project Management

"I have conducted business with Initial Services for the past 10 years+ over which time I've found the team to be highly professional, knowledgeable, and competent at their job. I have found the team at Initial Services to be a pleasure to deal with, delivering a consistently high level of service to their clients and providing practical cost-effective solutions to highly complex projects."

Joel Franklin

Threshold Environmental Services

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Ready to discuss your asbestos removal or demolition project? Contact us today for a free quote and let us help you achieve your project goals with confidence and peace of mind.

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