Building site rubble and debris clearing

Builders, renovators, landscapers, demolition crews and project managers who need sites kept clear.

Per job or per load, or a regular weekly or fortnightly site visit agreed with a builder. Some jobs are charged by hourly labour plus tip costs.

• Physical fitness and site safety awareness
• Driving a heavier vehicle
• Building relationships with builders
• Organising loads and sorting materials

• A used tipper or truck is the main cost, so budget for registration, servicing and tarps or load restraints as well as the vehicle itself
• Public liability and vehicle insurance suited to commercial use, and workers compensation once you hire
• A White Card and site rules, check what your state requires
• Asbestos in older buildings, never handle suspected asbestos, it needs licensed removalists
• Waste transport and tracking rules vary by state, check with your state environment authority
• Payment delays from larger contractors, agree terms upfront

Startup costs are typically estimated around $40,000 to $150,000, depending mainly on the used tipper or truck you buy. Budget for registration, servicing, and tarps or load restraints as well as the vehicle itself.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many regular builders, renovators and other contractors you work for. The estimate assumes at least 25 hours a week. Agree payment terms upfront, as larger contractors can pay late.

Check what White Card and site rules your state requires, and whether your insurance suits commercial use, including workers compensation once you hire. Check waste transport and tracking rules with your state environment authority. Never handle suspected asbestos, as it needs licensed removalists.