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Demo contractors, feeling the need for speed?

Aug 3
3 min read

Updated: Aug 12

Busy demolition companies need a team work approach to get

  • quick turnarounds for simple knock downs

  • clarity on next steps for complex demos


Support for Queensland's industry leaders

-> certification with the Brisbane City Council (BCC) and surrounds.

Our experienced team can undertake the searches necessary.

  • Residential buildings / structures

  • Swimming pools / spas

  • Temporary structures

  • Site offices and relocatable / transportable buildings (removal from site only)


Avoid an approval headache - get your demolition permit ASAP so work can commence.


Finding it difficult to deal with your current certifier? Test BA&A out


  • quick and easy demolition approval (get on with work and win more projects)

  • help with meeting legislative obligations

  • professional and streamlined service


Got your owners authority and site details ready to go?

Starting with BA&A - from quote to completion.

  1. Provide Lot and RP details to info@buildingaaa.com.au. We send the quote.

  2. Sign the online form and make payment - BA&A liaise with council to streamline approvals for your demo project.


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Demolition certification tips from BA&A- certification experts for Brisbane and surrounds

QBCC contractor licence is not required when demolishing / removing an entire house or structure only. However it is required, when the demolition is carried out as part of erection, construction, renovation, alteration, extension, improvement or repair of a building.

More info - WorkSafe



Need to save time? Prefer greater control over your demolition permits?

BA&A's high turnover demo clients find the portal useful

  • Submission of application via an online portal –your job set up and ready to roll

  • Transparency and instant access to project status – no more phone calls for updates- you can see where each project's at straight away.

  • Ability to upload documents direct (certificates, photos) Downloading of approval / final documents – save time and get the project underway


Our team is passionate about professional service. We look forward to supporting clients with the most up to date technology.


Let us know if access to our client portal might help you!

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Access this FAQ page for more demolitions info, including pool/ spa removal pointers.


Q. Need to decommission a swimming pool/spa on private property – is a demolition permit required?

A. It's likely demolition approval is required for significant structural demolition work. Ensure coping is removed and that the structure is incapable of holding water (to a depth of 300mm). Once finalised, notify QBCC so the swimming pool/spa can be removed from the pool safety register.


Q. What are the notifiable work requirements for a deconstruction site?

A. Form 4 – required to demonstrate the sewer is safely capped.


Q. Which applications are submitted to council to finalise a demolition project?

A. A full certifier's assessment confirms if additional applications are required. Generally, when no further applications are triggered, requirements include:

  1. Sewer capping

  2. Site to be cleared of debris

  3. Asbestos clearance certificate

  4. Final inspection


Q. For a demolition approval, is a site within the dwelling house character overlay likely to trigger additional requirements?

A. No, though if the site is in the Traditional Building Character or Heritage area, a Development Application (DA) through a town planner is likely to be required.

In some cases legislation requires certain demolition permits (for a building primarily used for residential purposes) to be held for 5 business days with Council prior to issuing to the Applicant (in accordance with s88 of the Building Act 1975).


Ask if you need information for scheduling / requirements when demolishing a pre-1947 or Pre 1911 dwelling. More from Brisbane Town Planning here


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BA&A are proud supporters of the DAIA. Click for additional info and industry updates.

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