09 · siteworks trades # Demolition and asbestos removal in Auckland ## Summary **Demolition and asbestos removal** (Siteworks trades). Demolition, strip-out, and licensed asbestos removal. Asbestos removal is licensed by WorkSafe in two classes: Class A (any amount of friable or non-friable asbestos) and Class B (non-friable only). Check the WorkSafe licence holder register. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What demolition and asbestos removal do These contractors demolish buildings, strip out interiors and safely remove asbestos-containing materials where licensed. **You usually need them for:** Clearing a site for a new build, stripping a renovation back to the frame, or removing asbestos. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Site prep and earthworks** 2. **Design and consent** Usually needed for: [full renovations](/projects/full-renovations/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Asbestos removal is licensed by WorkSafe in two classes: Class A (any amount of friable or non-friable asbestos) and Class B (non-friable only). Check the WorkSafe licence holder register. ### Official links * [WorkSafe: asbestos removal licence holders register](https://services.worksafe.govt.nz/asbestos-removalist-public-register/) ### Questions to ask * Is an asbestos survey done before the work? * Is the person doing the asbestos removal licensed (Class A or B)? * How is waste disposed of and documented? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Demolition and asbestos removal in Auckland ### We're adding demolition and asbestos removal soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing demolition and asbestos removal in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=demolition-asbestos#claim) No demolition and asbestos removal listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do demolition and asbestos removal do? These contractors demolish buildings, strip out interiors and safely remove asbestos-containing materials where licensed. When do I need a demolition or asbestos removal contractor? Clearing a site for a new build, stripping a renovation back to the frame, or removing asbestos. How do I check a demolition or asbestos removal contractor? Asbestos removal is licensed by WorkSafe in two classes: Class A (any amount of friable or non-friable asbestos) and Class B (non-friable only). Check the WorkSafe licence holder register. What should I ask a demolition or asbestos removal contractor before hiring? 1. Is an asbestos survey done before the work? 2. Is the person doing the asbestos removal licensed (Class A or B)? 3. How is waste disposed of and documented? Can I remove asbestos myself? Small amounts of non-friable asbestos at a home can sometimes be removed by the owner following safety rules, but larger amounts or any friable asbestos need a licensed removalist. Get a survey first. ## Related trades * [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) * [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/) * [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) * [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) * [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/) * [Fencing contractors](/trades/fencing/) * [Decks and pergolas](/trades/decks-pergolas/) * [Landscapers and landscape designers](/trades/landscapers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)