| Single storey garage demolition | |
|---|---|
| Cost | £1,000 to £3,000 |
| Average £2,000, including labour, skip, waste and removing the base (Checkatrade, September 2026). UK figures, not Leeds quotes. | |
Removing an old garage frees up space for a garden, a driveway or a new building. This guide uses two national cost guides to show what garage demolition costs in 2026, and why asbestos matters.
How much does garage demolition cost?
| Job | Typical UK cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey garage demolition | £1,000 to £3,000 (average £2,000) | Checkatrade, September 2026 |
| Garage demolition, single to triple | £1,000 to £6,930 | MyBuilder, August 2026 |
| Whole asbestos garage, roof and sides | £1,100 to £3,750 | MyBuilder, August 2026 |
| Asbestos single garage roof only | £350 to £1,295 | MyBuilder, August 2026 |
| Asbestos double garage roof only | £650 to £1,800 | MyBuilder, August 2026 |
| Existing structure demolition | about £30 per m² | Checkatrade, September 2026 |
Checkatrade says its garage figure covers labour, skip hire, waste fees and removing the concrete base.
Asbestos garages
Many garages built from the 1950s to the 1980s have asbestos cement roofs, and some prefab concrete garages have asbestos panels. Asbestos must be removed carefully and taken to a licensed site, which changes both the method and the price. MyBuilder puts permits and pre demolition surveys, including asbestos checks, at £300 to £1,000 for demolition projects. For a single garage, a sample test is often enough. See asbestos testing in Leeds.
What changes the price?
- Size: single, double or a block of garages
- Construction: timber, prefab concrete panels or brick
- Asbestos: testing, wrapping and licensed disposal
- The base: breaking out a concrete slab adds time and waste
- Access: a garage behind a house or down a narrow path takes longer
What to check in a quote
- Is asbestos removal and disposal included, and where will the waste go?
- Is the concrete base removed, and is the site left level?
- Are skips, waste fees and VAT included?
- Does the firm have a waste carrier registration and insurance?
For local firms, see garage removal in Leeds, and for asbestos roofs see our asbestos garage roof removal guide for Leeds.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to demolish a garage?
Checkatrade puts a single storey garage at £1,000 to £3,000, averaging £2,000, including labour, skip hire, waste and removing the concrete base.
How much does a double garage demolition cost?
MyBuilder gives £1,000 to £6,930 for garage demolition depending on whether it is a single, double or triple garage.
How much does it cost to remove an asbestos garage?
MyBuilder puts a whole garage removal, roof and sides, at £1,100 to £3,750 where asbestos is involved, and a single garage roof alone at £350 to £1,295.
Does garage demolition need planning permission?
Usually not for a detached garage, but check with the council if you are in a conservation area or the garage is attached to a listed building.