Demolition Specialists for Burnie & the Northwest Coast
Burnie carries the character of a working city — and a significant proportion of older housing stock to match. Many homes throughout Burnie, Wynyard, Somerset, and Cooee were built before 1987, meaning asbestos is a common reality, and structures that once served their owners well are now ready to come down. Whether you are clearing a derelict property, preparing a knockdown rebuild site, or demolishing a commercial building from Burnie's industrial past, Davies Design & Construction delivers a complete demolition service: fixed-price quotes, full permit management, licensed asbestos coordination, and clean brownfield handover.
Luke Davies and Josh Bartlett run All Site Excavations alongside Davies Construction — bringing demolition, excavation, and site clearing under the same roof as building and construction services. It is a natural fit. Many of our demolition clients in Burnie need a rebuild afterwards, and many of our building clients need something knocked down first. The integrated capability means one team, one point of contact, and no gaps in the process.
Our Sheffield base sits approximately one hour south-east of Burnie. We have established relationships with trades and suppliers across the northwest coast, and have worked closely with Burnie City Council on permit management and approvals. When you engage Davies for a demolition in Burnie, you are engaging a team that has been operating on this coastline since 2009 — with the local knowledge and the process discipline to deliver.
Burnie's mix of older weatherboard and fibro homes, industrial buildings along the foreshore, and newer residential development creates varied demolition work. We handle it all: from small fibro cottages to large commercial buildings, from straightforward house demolitions to complex asbestos-contaminated structures requiring careful management at every stage.
Demolition Services We Deliver in Burnie
House Demolitions
Complete residential demolitions — weatherboard, fibro, brick, and mixed-construction homes across Burnie, Wynyard, Somerset, and Cooee. Old homes ready for knockdown rebuilds, subdivision, or site redevelopment handled from start to clean site.
Commercial & Industrial
Burnie's port and industrial heritage means significant commercial demolition demand. Warehouses, factories, offices, and retail premises — we have the equipment and experience to deliver safely and efficiently across the northwest coast.
Concrete & Structure Removal
Slabs, footings, retaining walls, driveways, paths, and other concrete or structural elements. Hydraulic breaking, excavation, and responsible disposal — whether standalone or as part of a larger demolition.
Asbestos Coordination
Pre-1987 Burnie homes very commonly contain asbestos. We manage the entire asbestos process — testing, identification, removal, and disposal — through our licensed partner Statewide Asbestos, with clearance certification before demolition begins.
Site Clearing & Brownfield
Complete strip-back to clean earth: demolition, excavation, vegetation removal, and levelling. We hand over a certified brownfield site ready for a new build, subdivision, landscaping, or sale.
Fire & Storm Damage
Emergency demolition of fire-damaged, storm-damaged, or structurally compromised buildings in Burnie and Wynyard. We work directly with insurance companies and provide the documentation needed for claims.
Our Demolition Process in Burnie
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Site Assessment & Quote
We visit your Burnie or Wynyard property, inspect the structure, identify asbestos and other hazards, assess site access and logistics, and provide a clear fixed-price demolition quote.
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Permits & Planning
We manage the Burnie City Council demolition permit through PlanBuild Tasmania, coordinate utility disconnections, arrange formal neighbour notifications, and plan traffic management where required.
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Hazardous Material Removal
If asbestos or other hazardous materials are present — very common in Burnie's pre-1987 housing stock — our licensed partner removes and disposes of them before any demolition work begins.
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Demolition & Excavation
Controlled mechanical demolition using excavators matched to the structure. Materials are sorted on site: recyclable timber, metal, and concrete are separated for responsible disposal and recycling.
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Clean Brownfield Handover
The site is levelled, cleared of all debris, and handed over as a certified brownfield — ready for your new build, subdivision, or sale. Full completion documentation provided.
Why Choose Davies for Demolitions in Burnie?
- Fixed-price quotes — no surprises once work starts on your Burnie site
- Full permit management through Burnie City Council and PlanBuild Tasmania
- Licensed asbestos coordination through Statewide Asbestos — essential for Burnie's pre-1987 housing
- Established relationships with northwest coast trades, suppliers, and council
- Integrated design-and-build capability — if you need a new home after demolition, we build that too
- Operating on Tasmania's northwest coast since 2009 — local knowledge matters
- Clean brownfield handover with completion documentation for your records
Davies Projects Near Burnie
Our demolition and construction services span the northwest coast. Many clients who demolish with us choose Davies to build what comes next.