Quick Answer
Lower average budget fit: Metro Demolition Group. Best overall pick depends on whether you need standard residential coverage, knockdown-rebuild expertise, asbestos capability, or stronger salvage and recycling outcomes.
2026 Provider Comparison
Metro Demolition Group vs SafeDemo Australia
Compare a broad national demolition contractor with a specialist asbestos removal and hazardous materials demolisher.
Best overall fit
Metro Demolition Group
Choose Metro Demolition Group for straightforward house demolition. Choose SafeDemo Australia when asbestos handling is a critical project component.
Average
$11,750
Rating edge
4.5/5
Coverage
6 cities
Winner
Metro Demolition Group
Best overall mix of pricing, rating, and metro coverage.
Budget gap
$263
Difference in average pricing across the listed demolition services.
Market range
$350 - $50,000
Low-to-high spread across house, garage, pool, and specialist demolition work.
Metro Demolition Group
Sydney, NSW • Est. 2009
Average
$11,750
Rating
4.2/5
Coverage
6 cities
Best for: Standard residential house demolition and knockdown rebuild projects across metro areas.
Full-service residential and light commercial demolition contractor operating across major Australian metro areas. Handles house knockdowns, garage removals, pool demolitions and site clearing.
Strengths
- • Strong national coverage across all capital cities
- • Full-service from permits to site clearing
- • Competitive pricing on standard residential knockdowns
Trade-offs
- • Lead times can be longer in peak building seasons
- • Premium pricing in Sydney and Melbourne metros
SafeDemo Australia
Melbourne, VIC • Est. 2011
Average
$12,013
Rating
4.5/5
Coverage
6 cities
Best for: Properties with known or suspected asbestos requiring licensed specialist removal before or during demolition.
Specialist asbestos removal and hazardous materials demolition contractor. Licensed for all classes of asbestos work including friable asbestos in residential and commercial buildings.
Strengths
- • Class A asbestos licence — handles all asbestos types
- • Strong safety record and compliance
- • Integrated hazmat survey and removal service
Trade-offs
- • Higher pricing than non-specialist demolishers
- • Smaller project footprint outside asbestos work
Head-to-head
Side-by-side demolition pricing
Use the service table to separate general residential value from specialist asbestos, deconstruction, or builder-ready site-clearing capability.
| Service | Metro Demolition Group | SafeDemo Australia |
|---|---|---|
| House Demolition (Single Storey) | $26,000 avg | — |
| Garage Demolition | $5,000 avg | — |
| Pool Demolition | $9,000 avg | — |
| Site Clearing | $7,000 avg | — |
| Asbestos Removal (Bonded) | — | $4,500 avg |
| Asbestos Removal (Friable) | — | $11,000 avg |
| House Demolition (with Asbestos) | — | $32,000 avg |
| Hazmat Survey and Report | — | $550 avg |
Verdict
Metro Demolition Group wins on breadth of coverage and standard residential knockdown pricing, while SafeDemo Australia is the stronger choice when asbestos removal is a key requirement or the property has known hazmat issues.
Lower average budget fit: Metro Demolition Group. Recommendation: Choose Metro Demolition Group for straightforward house demolition. Choose SafeDemo Australia when asbestos handling is a critical project component.
Fast decision rule
Choose Metro Demolition Group if you mainly want the better budget fit. Choose Metro Demolition Group if your brief also values specialist scope, review strength, and broader service reach.