Demolition

Demolition in Malaysia: what it costs in RM and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Demolition in Malaysia typically costs from about RM 15,000 for a small job to RM 80,000 for a larger building, and some listings quote from RM 4 per square foot. Approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026, these are the usual ranges, and the total depends on what is removed. For an offer on your site, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Permits and fines

Renovation works need a renovation permit and plan approval. A fine of 10 to 20 times the processing fee can apply if work goes ahead without one. In Kuala Lumpur the permit can be issued at DBKL branch offices, and a small-building permit (Permit Binaan Kecil) may cost less for minor work. Ask whether the seller handles the submission and whether its cost is in the price.

Waste and disposal

Construction and demolition waste is regulated. The government offers a licence for collecting construction and demolition solid waste, so check that a hauler holds one before you hire them. Ask whether the price includes carting away the debris, loading and the disposal fee, since these change the total.

Dry weather and access

Malaysia is hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Heavy rain slows site clearance, makes soil removal harder and can delay trucks, so ask for a timetable that allows for wet days. Plan the heaviest work for the drier periods where you can, and check that a truck can reach the site in the wet season too.

What to write in your request

Say what you want demolished: a single room, a house or a whole building, and what it is made of, such as brick, concrete or timber. Give the site address, the area in square feet, the scope of work and the deadline. Add your budget, and mention whether you plan a rebuild afterwards, so the seller can quote the next step too. Sellers reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Its AI reads your description, asks for missing details and searches sellers' websites and price lists in Malaysia, then shows the businesses and prices it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer. Start with a request on the home page, or look at turnkey construction if you plan to rebuild.