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Demolition & Strip Out Contractors in Surrey

A small house demolition in Surrey usually costs £6,500–£12,000 and a medium house £11,000–£22,000, while soft strip outs typically cost £15–£40 per m². These are 2026 guide prices excluding VAT. Surrey sites are generally cheaper than central London, and every project is priced individually after a free site survey.

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Services in Surrey

Our Services in Surrey

Surrey projects tend to fall into two camps: residential sites where an older house, bungalow or outbuilding is making way for something new, and commercial premises in the county's towns and business parks being refurbished for new occupiers. We cover both, and every stage in between.

Costs

Demolition and Strip-Out Costs in Surrey

Our guide prices are based on typical London and Surrey market rates for 2026. Guide prices for common Surrey jobs:

Surrey demolition and strip-out guide prices
Project	Approximate size	Guide price
Garage or outbuilding demolition	Simple structures	£1,000 – £3,500
Small house demolition	80–120 m²	£6,500 – £12,000
Medium house demolition	150–200 m²	£11,000 – £22,000
Larger residential demolition	Size dependent	£12,000 – £35,000+
Retail unit strip out	200–400 m²	£4,000 – £12,000
Office soft strip	500–1,000 m²	£8,000 – £22,000

Garage or outbuilding demolition
Approximate size
Simple structures
Guide price
£1,000 – £3,500
Small house demolition
Approximate size
80–120 m²
Guide price
£6,500 – £12,000
Medium house demolition
Approximate size
150–200 m²
Guide price
£11,000 – £22,000
Larger residential demolition
Approximate size
Size dependent
Guide price
£12,000 – £35,000+
Retail unit strip out
Approximate size
200–400 m²
Guide price
£4,000 – £12,000
Office soft strip
Approximate size
500–1,000 m²
Guide price
£8,000 – £22,000

All figures exclude VAT. Where a Surrey job lands within its range depends mainly on the size of the building and what it is made of, access along residential roads and private drives, whether asbestos is present, the volume of waste and the permits needed. London rates are generally higher than Surrey's, because central London adds congestion, parking restrictions, restricted working hours and higher labour rates. Our price guide covers every service in more detail.

Replacement houses

Replacing a House in Surrey

Demolishing an older house or bungalow to build a new one is a common demolition project in Surrey. A few local factors shape how it is planned.

Green Belt
Much of Surrey is Metropolitan Green Belt. National policy generally allows a replacement building there, provided it is in the same use and not materially larger than the one it replaces, so the size of the existing house often matters to the planning case. GOV.UK's Green Belt guidance explains the policy.
Protected landscapes & conservation areas
Parts of the county fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and many Surrey towns and villages have conservation areas, where demolition normally needs planning permission. Your borough or district council, one of Surrey's 11, decides what is needed.
Planning conditions
Where demolition forms part of the planning permission for the new house, the conditions attached to it can affect the timing and method of the demolition. Where demolition is separate, prior approval may be needed. We check this with you at the survey.
Asbestos & neighbours
Houses built before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a refurbishment and demolition survey comes first. Semi-detached and terraced properties may also need party wall notices before work starts. On residential streets, access, parking, dust and noise are planned so neighbours are disturbed as little as possible.

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How we work in Surrey

How We Work in Surrey

Every Surrey project follows the same planned sequence:

Free site survey. We visit, agree the scope and check access, services, surveys and planning conditions.
Fixed-price quotation. A clear price and programme, with inclusions and exclusions set out.
RAMS and preparation. CDM 2015 risk assessments and method statements, services disconnected and the site set up.
Works and segregation. The demolition or strip out is carried out with materials separated on site for recycling.
Clearance and handover. Waste is removed with transfer notes and the site is left ready for the groundworks or the next trade.

Once the scope is agreed, local projects can often mobilise within a few days, subject to permits and programme.

Areas we cover

Areas We Cover in Surrey

We work across the whole county. These are the main towns in each area. If yours is not listed, send us your postcode.

North Surrey

Staines-upon-Thames
Weybridge
Walton-on-Thames
Esher
Epsom

West Surrey

Woking
Guildford
Camberley
Farnham
Godalming

East Surrey

Redhill
Reigate
Caterham
Oxted

Mole Valley

Leatherhead
Dorking

Nearby areas we also cover

We also cover the neighbouring counties of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, as well as London.

Frequently asked questions

Demolition and Strip Out in Surrey: FAQs

How much does it cost to demolish a house in Surrey?

A small house of around 80–120 m² usually costs £6,500–£12,000 to demolish, and a medium house of 150–200 m² usually costs £11,000–£22,000. Larger properties can range from £12,000 to £35,000+. These are guide prices excluding VAT, confirmed after a free survey.

Can I demolish and replace a house in the Green Belt?

Often, yes. National policy generally allows a replacement building in the Green Belt if it is in the same use and not materially larger than the existing one. Your planning permission and its conditions decide the details, and we plan the demolition around them.

Do you strip out offices and shops in Surrey?

Yes. We strip out offices, retail units, restaurants and other commercial premises across Surrey's towns and business parks. As a guide, a 200–400 m² retail unit costs £4,000–£12,000 and a 500–1,000 m² office £8,000–£22,000, excluding VAT.

Is demolition cheaper in Surrey than in London?

Generally, yes. London rates are usually higher because of congestion, parking restrictions, restricted working hours and higher labour rates.

Do you cover all of Surrey?

Yes, from Staines and Epsom in the north to Farnham, Dorking and Oxted in the south. Send us your postcode and we will confirm straight away.

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Whether it is a replacement house in the Green Belt, a garage at the end of the garden or an office floor in Woking or Guildford, we will plan it properly and leave the site ready for what comes next.

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