Balmain is a peninsula of sandstone, steep streets and beautifully preserved terraces. It is a wonderful place to live and a demanding place to build. Roads are narrow, blocks are tightly packed, and the ground under many homes is solid rock. SDX Projects provides demolition, strip out, excavation and tight access excavation in Balmain, with the planning and equipment needed for peninsula conditions.
Our demolition contractors carry out careful demolition of rear additions, laundries, sheds and internal structures, usually beside attached neighbours. Every cut matters, so we brace and protect shared walls, control dust, and time noisy work sensibly. Where a property needs more extensive demolition, we plan truck access, waste bins and traffic around Balmain’s tight streets to keep disruption low.
Renovating a Balmain terrace usually starts with a full interior strip out. Our strip out demolition team removes old bathrooms, kitchens, linings, floors and ceilings while protecting the features you are keeping, such as cornices, fireplaces and joinery. We also strip out shops and cafes around Darling Street, delivering a clean shell ready for fit-out. Waste leaves in controlled loads, which matters where street parking is scarce.
Digging in Balmain often means digging in sandstone. Our excavation contractors excavate for lower-ground rooms, new footings, pools, retaining walls and drainage, using the right rock-breaking methods for the site. We plan for noise, vibration and working hours, and we take care around neighbouring footings so your dig does not affect adjoining homes. Spoil is removed in a steady, organised way.
Many Balmain homes have no vehicle access at all. Our tight access excavation service uses mini excavators, conveyors and hand-supported methods so we can excavate in terrace backyards and lower levels reached only through a hallway or lane. We protect floors, walls and boundaries, and we stage spoil removal so streets stay clear.
Experience with sandstone and heritage terraces
Compact machinery for very restricted access
One team for demolition, strip out and excavation
Fixed-price written quotes
Neighbour-friendly, tidy sites
Reliable scheduling and clear communication from start to finish.
We proudly provide our services across the Inner West and surrounding areas.
We also work in nearby Birchgrove, Leichhardt, Sydney and Five Dock.
Call SDX Projects on 0414 956 464 or send us your details. We will inspect the site and give you a clear written quote.