Licensed. Insured. Compliant. Internal and selective demolition across Melbourne carried out safely, efficiently, and handed over site-ready for whatever comes next.
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Commercial demolition is high-stakes work the wrong contractor creates risk, delays and liability. AFS are a licensed commercial builder with a proven track record across Melbourne. Affordable doesn't mean cutting corners; it means smarter processes and no unnecessary overhead passed on to you.
Targeted removal of internal elements while keeping the base building and structure intact. The most common commercial demolition scope ideal for fitout changeovers and refurbishments.
Full internal demolition of a commercial tenancy or floor removing all fitout, finishes and services back to the base building shell. Common for building owners preparing a space for re-lease or refit.
Standalone scope for spaces that need a specific element removed framed partitions, glazed walls, or suspended ceiling systems without a full internal demo.
Older commercial buildings often contain asbestos or other hazardous materials. We manage identification and safe removal through licensed specialists as an integrated part of the demolition scope.
We're not a labour-hire crew with a ute. AFS holds a commercial builder's licence in Victoria which means accountability, proper documentation, and the authority to pull the permits your project needs.
Every demolition job gets a project-specific SWMS. It's not a box-ticking exercise it's how we keep our team safe and keep your project off the front page of WorkSafe's incident register.
We quote it properly up front. The price you're given is the price you pay not a low figure to win the job followed by a wall of variation requests. Our transparent approach saves you money and headaches.
We visit the site, understand the scope, check for any hazardous materials, and review any structural considerations.
We manage all necessary permits and prepare Safe Work Method Statements before anything is touched.
Safe, methodical demolition carried out by our experienced team. On-site supervision throughout no unsupervised labour hire.
All debris removed and disposed of in compliance with EPA requirements. No materials left on site.
Site cleaned, documentation provided, and the space handed over ready for the next stage of works.
"The demolition works were completed on schedule with no incidents. The team had proper documentation for everything and the site was handed over spotless. Exactly what we needed."
"Competitive price and they actually knew what they were doing. The SWMS and permit documentation was all sorted before they arrived on site. No drama from start to finish."
"We had asbestos identified during the process and AFS managed the whole thing licensed removalist, clearance certificate, the works. Saved us a lot of stress."
We're happy to talk through your project before you commit. Call us for a no-obligation chat.
In most cases, yes internal demolition of a commercial tenancy in Victoria requires a building permit. The specific requirements depend on the scope and the type of building. As a licensed commercial builder, AFS manages all permit applications as part of your project.
Costs vary depending on the scope, size of the space, and what's involved in the demolition. Every project is assessed individually. The best way to get an accurate figure is a free site visit — we come to you, assess the job properly, and provide a fixed-price quote at no cost or obligation.
Depending on scope, a typical internal commercial demo takes 5–15 working days. We provide a detailed programme with every quote so you can plan contractor access and fitout commencement accordingly.
If asbestos is identified or suspected, all work stops in that area immediately. We engage a licensed asbestos assessor and removalist to manage the scope including safe removal, air monitoring and clearance certification. We coordinate this as part of the project, so you don't need to manage separate contractors.
Yes. We regularly carry out demolition works in occupied multi-tenancy buildings, including outside-hours work to minimise noise and dust impact on neighbouring tenants. Our SWMS covers these scenarios and we liaise with building management throughout.
We visit the site, understand the scope, check for any issues upfront, and come back with a detailed fixed-price quote. No surprises, no hidden extras.