Demolition

Demolition in Hong Kong

Updated 4 November 2026

Basic demolition in Hong Kong is quoted at about HK$15–30 per square foot, with labour and general waste disposal included, and concrete removal adds roughly HK$8–12 per square foot. Small-scale jobs start from around HK$2,000, while full building demolition can reach HK$100,000 or more. The quickest way to current quotes is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Permits and what the rules say

Demolition of a building or of a substantial part of a building falls under the Building (Demolition Works) Regulations, and the Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings sets out good practice for planning the work. If the work makes a new discharge into the water of Hong Kong, a licence is required under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Ask the contractor which of these apply to your job and who makes the applications.

Concrete, height and access

Quotes usually separate the basic rate from concrete removal and from work at height, which is priced per item in several listings. Say which walls, floors or slabs must come down, because concrete removal and height work are added on top of the basic rate. Tell the seller how the site is reached, since access and carrying out debris affect the crew's time.

Season and timing

Summer in Hong Kong runs from June to August and is the hottest time for crews working outdoors, so plan the heavy stages for cooler weather. Winter, from December to February, is cooler and suits outdoor work better. November is a good time to start, as the work can finish before the hottest months of next summer.

What to put in your request

Say what must be demolished, the structure material (brick, concrete or timber) and the scope of work in square feet. Give the site address and district (Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun), the deadline, whether waste removal is included and your budget. A quote is only comparable when every seller knows the same scope.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the demolition in your own words in a chat and can add photos of the space. Our AI reads the request, asks for any missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong before showing the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. For related work, see construction & renovation, or start with a request on BlaBlaPrice.