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Feasibility Estimates
Early-stage order-of-cost estimates for business case development, options assessment and investment decisions — clearly stating the basis and key assumptions.
Demolition Cost Estimating
Independent Demolition Cost Estimating
Professional Projects Group provides independent demolition cost estimates for industrial asset owners across Australia — decision-grade cost plans that reflect methodology, hazardous materials, site constraints and market conditions.
What we do
Cost estimates that support decisions, not just approvals.
A demolition cost estimate is only useful if it reflects how the work can actually be delivered. Professional Projects Group develops independent cost plans that are grounded in the specific asset — its structural form, condition, hazardous materials profile, site constraints and programme requirements.
We provide demolition cost estimates at every project stage — from early feasibility through to procurement-ready cost plans. Our estimates are transparent: they link quantities, methodology, programme and commercial assumptions so the owner can see what has been allowed and why.
Estimating services
What independent demolition cost estimating covers.
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Decision-Grade Cost Plans
Detailed cost plans developed from defined scope, methodology and programme — suitable for budget approval, board submissions and procurement strategy.
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Hazardous Materials Cost Assessment
Independent assessment of hazardous materials removal costs — asbestos, lead, PCBs, contaminated materials — based on survey data and current market rates.
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Tender Benchmarking
Independent assessment of tender returns against scope and market conditions — identifying omissions, qualifications and pricing anomalies before contract award.
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Contingency Assessment
Risk-based contingency analysis linked to identifiable uncertainties — incomplete surveys, unknown subsurface conditions, unresolved service status, market volatility.
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Cost-to-Complete Reviews
Regular cost-to-complete assessments during delivery — tracking committed cost against remaining risk and providing early warning of budget pressure.
Why independent
The value of independent demolition cost estimating.
Contractor estimates are shaped by the contractor's preferred methodology, available plant and commercial position. An independent estimate provides the owner with a separate line of sight — one that is not influenced by a desire to win the work or deploy a particular approach.
Independent cost estimates are particularly valuable at the front end of a project, where the budget is being set and the procurement strategy is being determined. An estimate that understates the cost does not reduce the project exposure — it defers it to a point where it is harder to manage.
Professional Projects Group has no delivery arm and no preferred contractors. Our estimates reflect the actual project — not an optimistic view of what the work should cost if everything goes to plan.
Common questions
Demolition cost estimating questions.
What does a demolition cost estimate include?
A comprehensive demolition cost estimate covers demolition and decommissioning works, hazardous materials removal, temporary works, waste management and disposal, site preliminaries, programme-related costs, contingency and any associated enabling works. It should clearly state what is included, what is excluded and what assumptions have been made.
How accurate is a demolition cost estimate?
Accuracy depends on the quality of information available. An early feasibility estimate based on limited information may have a wide range. A procurement-ready cost plan based on defined scope, methodology and site investigations should be significantly more precise. The estimate should always state its basis and the key assumptions that affect accuracy.
When should I commission an independent demolition cost estimate?
An independent estimate is most valuable before the budget is set and before procurement begins. It gives the owner a sound basis for investment decisions and a benchmark for evaluating contractor proposals. It is also valuable during delivery for change control and cost-to-complete tracking.
Can you estimate the cost of hazardous materials removal?
Yes. Hazardous materials removal — asbestos, lead, PCBs, contaminated materials — is often the largest cost driver on industrial demolition projects and the most commonly underestimated. Professional Projects Group assesses hazardous materials costs based on survey data, removal methodology and current market rates.
Discuss a project
Independent demolition cost estimating.
If you need an independent demolition cost estimate for a business case, budget approval or tender benchmark, contact Professional Projects Group to discuss your project.
For long-term closure provisions and asset retirement obligation cost planning, see our ARO and closure cost planning service.
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