Demolition inEdinburgh

DEMOLITION IN EDINBURGH, CITY OF EDINBURGH

Edinburgh's stone-built villas and colonies frequently need careful outbuilding and wall removal, with strict attention to neighbouring properties. With around 530,000 residents, Edinburgh is one of the larger communities in Scotland, and we regularly help local homeowners, landlords and builders free up space for extensions, driveways and gardens.

Most Edinburgh jobs are completed in one to three days depending on size and access. We handle disconnection coordination, safe dismantling and full waste removal, so you only deal with one team.

Access varies a lot across Edinburgh: some streets near Livingston allow a grab lorry to load rubble directly, while tighter terraces need hand demolition and wheelbarrow runs to the front. We plan the waste route before quoting so the price you get is the price you pay.

Planning and building control in Edinburgh

Planning and building control for Edinburgh are handled by City of Edinburgh Council. Most domestic demolition — garages, sheds, conservatories, porches and garden walls — does not need planning permission. The exceptions are listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, and walls or structures shared with a neighbour, where consent or a party wall notice may apply. Chimney breast removal always needs building control sign-off because it affects structural support. We tell you what applies to your property before any work is booked, so there are no surprises.

We cover every Edinburgh postcode district — EH — as well as Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and the surrounding City of Edinburgh villages.

Services and guide prices in Edinburgh

• Garage Demolition in Edinburgh — from £650 for a single timber garage, £1,200–£2,500 for brick or concrete doubles. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Conservatory Removal in Edinburgh — from £900 for a small uPVC lean-to, £1,500–£3,000 for large brick-based conservatories. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Chimney Breast Removal in Edinburgh — from £1,400 per breast including structural support (gallows brackets or RSJ). Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Garden Wall Removal in Edinburgh — from £350 for a small boundary wall, priced per metre for longer runs. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Swimming Pool Removal in Edinburgh — from £2,500 for fill-in and disposal of a standard domestic pool. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Porch Removal in Edinburgh — from £450 for a small uPVC porch, more for brick porches with footings. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Asbestos Shed Removal in Edinburgh — from £600 including licensed disposal and a consignment note. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Outbuilding Demolition in Edinburgh — from £500 for timber outbuildings, £1,000+ for brick workshops. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.
• Shed Base Removal in Edinburgh — from £250 for breaking out and removing a concrete slab base. Every quote is fixed before work starts and includes waste removal.

What happens after you enquire

1. We reply within 24 hours, usually much sooner on WhatsApp.
2. We ask for a few photos of the structure and access in Edinburgh — often enough to price it.
3. You get a fixed written quote including waste removal. No obligation.
4. If you accept, we book a date that suits you and confirm any City of Edinburgh Council or party wall points first.

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