Frequently Asked Questions

Costs depend on size, materials, basement and hazardous substances. A typical single-family house demolition ranges from 15,000 to 40,000 euros. We offer free on-site inspections and fixed-price quotes.

In Berlin, every demolition must be registered with the responsible district office. For residential buildings, an additional permit is required. We handle the entire permit process.

A single-family home is typically demolished in 3 to 5 working days. Larger commercial or industrial buildings can take 2 to 8 weeks. We create a binding schedule for each project.

During gutting, only non-load-bearing elements such as floors, walls, installations and fixtures are removed. The load-bearing structure is preserved. In demolition, the entire building including the structure is deconstructed.

Gutting costs depend on the area, scope of work and potential hazardous materials. For an apartment, prices start at around 30–50 euros per square meter. We provide a free quote after an on-site inspection.

Yes, gutting is a common measure for listed buildings since the protected facade and structure are preserved. We coordinate all work closely with the heritage authority and work with special care for the building fabric.

Asbestos cannot be reliably identified with the naked eye. Typical suspect materials in pre-1993 buildings include fiber cement boards, tile adhesive, plaster, storage heaters and cushioned vinyl floors. Only laboratory analysis provides certainty. We take samples and have them tested in an accredited lab.

Yes, before any demolition or renovation of a building constructed before 1993, a hazardous material survey must be carried out. If hazardous materials are found, professional remediation according to TRGS regulations is legally required before further construction work may proceed.

Besides asbestos we remediate mineral wool (KMF) to TRGS 521, PCB from joint sealants and coatings, and PAH from tar-bearing adhesives and membranes. In Berlin building stock these often occur together, which is why a hazardous material survey comes first. Disposal is as hazardous waste with documentation, followed by clearance testing.

Excavation costs depend on volume, soil class and disposal costs. Uncontaminated soil (Z0) costs significantly less than contaminated soil (Z1/Z2). As a guide, costs range from 15–60 euros per cubic meter including transport and disposal.

Depending on the soil class, earth material is taken to approved landfills or treatment plants. Uncontaminated soil can often be reused. We handle the complete logistics and provide all disposal documentation.

With our equipment fleet, we can excavate pits up to 10 meters deep. For deeper excavations, shoring is typically required, which we implement in cooperation with our special foundation engineering department.

Costs depend on material type and volume. Pure construction debris (concrete, brick) costs around 30–60 euros per tonne. Mixed waste and contaminated materials are significantly more expensive. We offer package prices including container, transport and disposal.

Concrete, brick, tiles and ceramics are processed into recycled building materials. Metals (steel, copper, aluminum) are melted down and reused. Wood is used for thermal recovery. Through consistent sorting, we achieve a recycling rate of over 90 percent.

Hazardous waste such as asbestos, mineral fibers or contaminated soil must be separately collected, packaged and disposed of at approved hazardous waste facilities. We handle the complete process including waste tracking forms and official notifications.

Whenever the planned excavation base lies deeper than the neighbouring building's foundation, which would otherwise lose lateral support. In Berlin this is especially common for underground car parks next to period buildings on strip footings.

Normally the client of the new building, the party founding deeper. The neighbour must tolerate the work but does not bear the cost, and is entitled to continuous structural safety of their building.

A soldier pile wall uses steel beams with infill between them and is the more economical option, but it is not watertight. A bored pile wall consists of reinforced concrete piles, carries far higher loads and is watertight when the piles are secant.

It depends on the installation method. Driven or vibrated profiles are fast and cheaper but noticeable. Setting beams into pre-bored holes, or using bored piles, produces practically no vibration, which is what we choose next to period buildings or sensitive equipment.

For any special foundation project, yes. Without soil parameters and groundwater levels neither the structural design nor a sound choice of method is possible, and any cost estimate remains guesswork.

Costs vary significantly depending on building type, size, and hazardous material contamination. A typical single-family house demolition ranges from 15,000 to 40,000 euros. Use our free cost calculator for an initial estimate and request a non-binding fixed-price quote.

Duration depends on size and complexity. A single-family home is typically demolished in 1 to 2 weeks (including disposal). Larger industrial and commercial buildings can take 4 to 8 weeks. We create a binding schedule for every project.

Yes, in Berlin a demolition notice (Abbruchanzeige) according to section 61 (3) BauO Bln must be filed with the responsible district office. For residential buildings, an additional permit under the misuse prohibition may be required. We handle the entire permit process for you.

Yes, we operate throughout Brandenburg and nationwide across Germany. Our focus is on Berlin and the surrounding area, but we carry out projects of any scale throughout Germany. Simply get in touch with us.

We separate all materials on-site by type: concrete, brick, wood, metal, and hazardous waste. Through consistent recycling, we achieve a recovery rate of over 90 percent. You receive complete disposal documentation for your records.

Yes, we offer a free and non-binding on-site inspection. We assess all relevant factors and then provide you with a binding fixed-price quote with no hidden costs.