Demolition contractors in South Africa
1 demolition contractor across South Africa, assessed on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.
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Demolition Contractors
1 demolition contractor found, sorted by Trust Score.
What to check when hiring demolition contractors in South Africa
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- In South Africa, electrical work must be signed off with a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued by a registered person. Insist on the CoC, and for plumbing look for PIRB or IOPSA registration, because without a valid CoC a future home-insurance claim can be refused.
- For a new home or major structural build, the builder must be registered with the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) and the home enrolled before construction. Check this before you pay a deposit.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
How to judge a demolition contractor
Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each tradesperson’s public evidence above.
Verify before you hire
- Demolition needs a permit/authorisation from your local municipality, and the work must follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act demolition regulations: confirm the contractor obtains the permit and works to the regulations.
- Any asbestos (older roofs, ceilings, pipes) must be removed by a registered asbestos contractor under the Asbestos Abatement Regulations before demolition: confirm an asbestos survey and safe disposal.
- Check the business is registered with CIPC, carries public liability insurance and contractors' all-risk cover, and has an appropriate cidb grading for larger work.
- Get a written scope covering disconnection of services, demolition, asbestos handling, rubble removal and site make-safe.
Warning signs of a cowboy
- Starts demolition without a municipal permit or any regard for the OHS demolition regulations.
- Ignores possible asbestos, or has no plan for safe removal and disposal.
- No public liability or all-risk insurance, or a large cash deposit up front.
- A vague quote with no detail on services, asbestos or rubble removal.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Will you obtain the municipal demolition permit and work to the OHS demolition regulations?
- Has an asbestos survey been done, and who removes and disposes of any asbestos safely?
- Are you insured (public liability and all-risk), and what's your cidb grading?
- Does the price include disconnecting services, rubble removal and making the site safe?
Frequently asked questions
- How do I choose a trustworthy demolition contractor?
- Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A demolition contractor backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
- Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend demolition contractors for payment?
- No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Demolition contractors are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
- Where do the reviews come from?
- They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
- What should I check before hiring a demolition contractor?
- Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the demolition contractor, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.
More ways to check who to trust
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- Cowboy Checker
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- Company Health Check
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- Licence Check
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