Deconstruction & Salvage
Thoughtful removal, not just demolition. We carefully deconstruct existing structures and recover usable materials — reducing waste, lowering costs, and giving good materials a second life.
Thoughtful removal, every time
Selective Demolition
Precise removal of specific elements — walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures — while protecting the structure and finishes that stay. This is surgery, not sledgehammers.
Material Recovery
Old-growth timber, vintage hardware, cedar boards, Douglas fir flooring — materials that cannot be sourced new. We identify, remove, and store salvageable materials for reuse in your project or resale.
Waste Reduction
What cannot be salvaged is sorted and diverted responsibly — wood waste, metals, concrete, drywall, and hazardous materials handled through the correct waste streams. We target 90% diversion from landfill.
Site Clearance
Full site clearance for new build or major renovation — foundations assessed, underground services located, and the site left clean, level, and ready for the next phase without surprises.
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Our deconstruction process
Site Survey
We walk the structure with you before a single thing is touched. Salvage opportunities are identified, hazardous materials assessed, and a deconstruction sequence documented that protects what stays and recovers what can be reused.
Half day to 1 dayAsbestos & Remediation
Older coastal buildings often contain asbestos, lead paint, or mould. We coordinate with licensed abatement contractors to safely remove hazardous materials before deconstruction begins — a step that cannot be skipped.
1 to 5 days depending on scopeMaterial Recovery
Fixtures, hardware, flooring, timber, and cladding are carefully removed and catalogued. Salvaged materials are sorted for reuse in your new build, donation to local reuse centres, or sale — keeping value in materials that still have it.
1 to 4 daysStructural Removal
Systematic removal of the structure in the planned sequence — roof, walls, floor systems, and foundation elements as required. Waste is sorted on site into bins by material type to maximise diversion from landfill.
1 to 2 weeks depending on structure sizeSite Handover
Final site clean, debris removal, and a walkthrough confirming the site is ready for the next phase. We provide a waste diversion summary documenting what was recovered, recycled, and diverted from landfill.
1 to 2 daysCleared with care
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Book a Discovery Call
Every deconstruction project starts with a walkthrough. Tell us what you have — we will tell you what can be recovered, what needs to go, and how to sequence it to set your next phase up right.