combined demolition services

What combined demolition services does

Combined Demolition Services PTY LTD (CDS) is an Australian privately held contractor headquartered in Terrigal, NSW, providing complete and partial demolition, licensed friable and non-friable asbestos removal, NATA-accredited asbestos testing, and excavation services (earthmoving, foundation, utility, road/civil, rock, trenching, concrete and rubbish removal) across New South Wales and Queensland. The company operates from four locations — Terrigal (regional HQ), Angourie, Palm Beach QLD, and a West Gosford recycling yard — and serves three primary segments: residential property owners, builders and developers, and government agencies, with the latter validated by the 2022 Lismore disaster recovery contract deploying 40-50 personnel over twelve months alongside head contractor John Ling and tier-one builders Woolems and Basics.

CDS differentiates on safety and sustainability credentials. The business holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and uses an Integrated Management System (IMS) for risk and compliance management on complex projects. A distinctive feature is its closed-loop recycling system, executed through sister companies Coastal Recycling (West Gosford yard) and Off the Rails Byron Bay, which process, de-nail, and resell salvaged timber and other demolition materials, supporting government net-zero objectives and reducing landfill volumes. The company has built advocacy positioning through a partnership with the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA), including a community drop-off facility at the new Terrigal office and direct engagement with NSW Premier Chris Minns and federal Speaker Milton Dick on asbestos safety reform.

The commercial model is project-based and quote-driven. CDS deploys field estimators to client sites for free initial quotes, then bills on a per-project basis after administration and SafeWork NSW notification. No publicly disclosed price points or recurring subscription revenue exist; revenue streams are Demolition Services, Asbestos Removal Services, and Excavation Services. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (for government and tier-one builder contracts) with a self-serve website quote channel targeting residential SMB customers, while leadership is investing in government relationships via a recently hired Senior Government & Corporate Advisor (former Director General of Premier & Cabinet) to expand public-sector pipeline.

Name

combined demolition services

Legal name

Combined Demolition Services PTY LTD

Website

https://combineddemolitionservices.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Combined Demolition Services is an Australian contractor providing demolition, licensed asbestos removal and testing, and excavation services to residential, commercial, and government clients across New South Wales and Queensland, operating through a closed-loop recycling network with sister companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Demolition & Asbestos Removal Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAKAK

Demolition (Structural, Selective/Interior)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Earthworks, Site Preparation & Demolition

SECONDARYBPALALAF

Demolition & Selective Tear-Out for Hazardous Materials

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Asbestos, Lead & Mold Abatement Services

SECONDARYHSAPAOAC

Demolition, Debris Removal & Site Cleanup

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Fire, Water & Storm Damage Restoration (Residential Rebuild)

SECONDARYEUAIALAL

Decontamination & Demolition (Decommissioning, Industrial Facility Cleanup)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Remediation Services (Soil, Groundwater, Sediment)

SECONDARYIMAIAFAG

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Waste Management & Recycling Services

Keywords

• Demolition services
• Asbestos removal
• Asbestos testing
• Excavation services
• Site preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Terrigal

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Demolition Services: Project-based revenue from complete and partial demolition services for residential and commercial structures. Pricing is quote-based following site assessment by estimators.
2. Asbestos Removal Services: Revenue from licensed asbestos removal including non-friable and friable asbestos. Includes asbestos testing and sampling services.
3. Excavation Services: Site preparation, earthmoving, foundation excavation, utility excavation, road/civil excavation, rock excavation, trenching and footings services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Combined Demolition Services provides complete and partial demolition of residential and commercial structures, licensed non-friable and friable asbestos removal, NATA-accredited asbestos sampling and testing, and a full suite of excavation services including site preparation, earthmoving, foundation, utility, road/civil, rock excavation, trenching and footings, concrete removal, and rubbish removal. The company operates across NSW and Queensland, and integrates a closed-loop recycling network via sister companies Coastal Recycling and Off the Rails Byron Bay to recover, process, and resell demolition materials.

Product overview

Combined Demolition Services offers an integrated suite of demolition, asbestos removal, and excavation services across NSW and QLD. The core portfolio includes Complete Demolition and Partial Demolition for residential and commercial structures, complemented by specialized Asbestos Services (Non-Friable Removal, Friable Removal, and Asbestos Testing via NATA accredited labs), and Excavation services (Earthmoving, Foundation, Utility, Road/Civil, Rock Excavation, Trenching & Footings, Concrete Removal, Rubbish Removal). The company operates with a sustainability focus, utilizing sister companies Coastal Recycling and Off the Rails Byron Bay to process, recycle, and redistribute recovered materials, creating a closed-loop recycling system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Demolition

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovery and reuse of demolition materials through sister company recycling network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025CDS launched Terrigal office in partnership with ADFA, providing community space for locals to seek asbestos help, get information, and drop off samples for testing. The partnership focuses on community education, expanding awareness about asbestos dangers, and advocating for safer practices. CDS CEO Ben Bailey and team actively support ADFA's mission, including attending parliamentary events to advocate for asbestos safety reforms.
• Coastal RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that operates the yard in Gosford for processing salvaged demolition materials. Coastal Recycling cleans, de-nails, and processes timber and other products for re-sale, enabling CDS's closed-loop recycling system. The company provides reuse of timber and sells second-hand goods including railway sleepers and bags of firewood.
• Off the Rails Byron BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company part of the recycling network that cleans, processes, and prepares demolition materials for re-sale back into the community, supporting circular economy principles.
• About the House (John Limpus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Limpus founded About the House with 25 years of dedication to asbestos removal. A respected member of ADFA and the Asbestos Foundation, John has partnered with CDS for over a decade, mentoring emerging team members and advocating for safe asbestos practices at industry levels.
• Department of Public Works NSWmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment department that engaged CDS as demolition contractor for Lismore disaster recovery project. CDS partnered with head contractor John Ling to deliver demolition, hazardous material removal, and remediation works for government assets.
• SafeWork NSWcoreOthersCDS maintains compliance with SafeWork NSW regulations, lodges required notifications, and follows workplace health and safety guidelines for asbestos removal. References SafeWork NSW guidance for asbestos clearance certificates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Delta Group: Australia's largest privately owned demolition contractor, offering structural demolition, asbestos removal, and site remediation nationally. Most directly comparable to CDS by service mix and target customer (government, developers, builders), but at materially larger scale.
• Liberty Industrial: Australian demolition and remediation specialist focused on complex industrial, energy and infrastructure projects. Comparable to CDS on demolition and hazardous material scope, but typically operating at larger, technically demanding project scale.
• Demex Group: National Australian demolition and recycling contractor delivering commercial, industrial, and civil demolition. Closely comparable to CDS in service mix (demolition, asbestos, recycling), with broader geographic reach across Australia.
• Pezzimenti Tractor Demolition: NSW-based demolition contractor offering structural demolition, asbestos removal, and excavation. Direct competitor in CDS's home NSW market with overlapping residential and commercial customer base.
• ADR (Australian Demolition & Recycling): Australian demolition and recycling contractor providing complete demolition, asbestos removal, and concrete crushing/recycling. Comparable to CDS across core demolition services and the closed-loop recycling positioning.
• Heyday Group: NSW-based demolition, asbestos removal, and civil contracting group with similar target customers (residential, commercial, government). Direct regional competitor to CDS in the Sydney/Central Coast corridor.
• J & D Ashby Demolition: NSW demolition and asbestos removal contractor serving government and private clients. Comparable to CDS on service scope and regional NSW focus.

Broad incumbents

• Cleanaway: Australia's largest waste management, recycling and industrial services company. Overlaps with CDS's asbestos and C&D waste handling functions but as part of a much broader national portfolio rather than a specialist demolition niche.
• Toxfree / Veolia Australia: National hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal operator. Comparable to CDS on the asbestos / hazardous waste handling side, but operating at much larger infrastructure-led scale with broader environmental services.

Regional players

• Brisbane Demolition: Queensland-focused demolition and asbestos removal contractor. Relevant as a regional peer for CDS's Palm Beach QLD expansion plans, though it operates in a different geography to CDS's NSW base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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