WHO THIS IS FOR

Demolition Contractor Finance Built for Australian Operators

Demolition contractors across Australia holding EPA, WorkSafe and asbestos-removal licences are knocked back by banks that don't understand demolition contract income or the specialist plant the work requires. Whether you're a residential KDR demolition specialist, a commercial and industrial demolition contractor on tier-two head-contracts, an asbestos removal and remediation operator with Class A or B licensing, a strip-out and soft-demolition contractor on commercial fit-outs, or a concrete and brick recycling operator running mobile crushing, we finance high-reach excavators, processors, shears, tippers, vacuum trucks and asbestos plant on the active contract book.

Your application goes to specialist construction and demolition lenders who score EPA licensing, head-contractor demolition agreements, plant value and trading history directly, in one structured submission with no multi-lender credit hits.

  • Upgrading ageing plant or attachments Replace before maintenance costs outpace what a newer asset would be worth. Trade-in and replacement structured in one application.
  • Winning a new demolition head-contract Quote the work confident your pre-approval is locked in and the plant will be on site for day one.
  • Buying used, dealer or private sale Auction, dealer and private deals other lenders walk away from. We settle direct to the seller and handle the paperwork end to end.
  • Refinancing existing plant loans Free up monthly income cycle, restructure balloons before they're due, or consolidate multiple loans into one repayment.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

How Demolition Contractor Finance Works in Australia

A simple, secure online application, with honest advice from a Australia specialist you can trust.
No pressure. No hit to your credit score.

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Complete the Form in 60 Seconds

Tell us about your demolition business and the high-reach excavators, processors, tippers or vacuum trucks you are financing through our secure online form.

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Speak With a Demolition Finance Specialist

An Australia-based demolition finance specialist reviews your situation and walks you through the documents needed for the lender match.

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Get Pre-Approved Over the Phone

You'll have a clear pre-approval often within 1 business day, with rate, term and balloon structure tailored to how your demolition contract actually pays.

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Settle the Loan
and Take Delivery

Your specialist sources the strongest matched offer and coordinates settlement with the dealer, private seller or auction house.

Get My Pre-Approval
60 second form. No impact on your credit score.

EQUIPMENT WE HELP FINANCE

Demolition Plant Brands and Classes We Help Finance

EPA-licensed demolition plant. New and refurbished across every major brand on the Australian demolition and recycling market.

Brands We Help Finance

  • Caterpillar
  • Komatsu
  • Hitachi
  • Volvo CE
  • Hyundai
  • JCB
  • Kobelco
  • Sumitomo
  • Doosan / Develon
  • Kubota
  • Bobcat
  • Case
  • Sany
  • Liebherr
  • Yanmar

Demolition Plant Classes We Help Finance

  • High-Reach Excavators

    Long-reach and high-reach excavators for tall-building strip-out work.

  • Hydraulic Shears + Pulverisers

    Excavator-mounted shears and pulverisers for steel and concrete take-down.

  • Concrete Pulverisers

    Quick-coupler pulverisers and crushers for slab and footing demolition.

  • Tippers + Spoil Trucks

    Demolition-spec tippers for spoil and contaminated material removal.

  • Vacuum Trucks

    Heavy-duty vacuum trucks for asbestos decontamination and hazardous material.

  • Asbestos + Decon Plant

    Class A/B asbestos removal trailers, decontamination units and air monitoring.

RECENT SETTLEMENTS

Real Results for Australian Demolition Contractors

Demolition contractor finance settled across a wide panel of Australian lenders, from KDR specialists to commercial and industrial demolition operators. ACL 389328.

"Knock-down rebuild demolition specialist in an established Sydney suburb. Needed a second 25-tonne excavator with a hydraulic shear before peak demolition season. Cody had pre-approval back in under a day against the active contract book."

Brett, Director
KDR demolition

"Commercial demolition contractor on a tier-two head-contract for an office strip-out and structural take-down. High-reach excavator needed by mobilisation. Jake structured the loan with a balloon matched to the contract payment cycle."

Hayden, Project Manager
Commercial strip-out

"Asbestos removal operator with Class A licensing. Specialist vacuum truck and decontamination trailer needed for a school remediation project. John found a lender that knew the licensing and asset spec and approved on the contract."

Sharon, Owner
Asbestos remediation

"Industrial demolition contractor on a factory take-down for a logistics redevelopment. Concrete pulveriser and tipper combination needed. Jason matched us with a lender that approved both as one chattel against the head-contract."

Marty, Operations Manager
Industrial demolition

"Soft-demolition and strip-out specialist on national retail rebrand roll-out. Three new mid-size excavators and vans across two states. Tom structured a master facility so additions roll inside one limit."

Glen, GM
Retail strip-out

"Knock-down rebuild demolition specialist in an established Sydney suburb. Needed a second 25-tonne excavator with a hydraulic shear before peak demolition season. Cody had pre-approval back in under a day against the active contract book."

Brett, Director
KDR demolition

"Commercial demolition contractor on a tier-two head-contract for an office strip-out and structural take-down. High-reach excavator needed by mobilisation. Jake structured the loan with a balloon matched to the contract payment cycle."

Hayden, Project Manager
Commercial strip-out

"Asbestos removal operator with Class A licensing. Specialist vacuum truck and decontamination trailer needed for a school remediation project. John found a lender that knew the licensing and asset spec and approved on the contract."

Sharon, Owner
Asbestos remediation

"Industrial demolition contractor on a factory take-down for a logistics redevelopment. Concrete pulveriser and tipper combination needed. Jason matched us with a lender that approved both as one chattel against the head-contract."

Marty, Operations Manager
Industrial demolition

"Soft-demolition and strip-out specialist on national retail rebrand roll-out. Three new mid-size excavators and vans across two states. Tom structured a master facility so additions roll inside one limit."

Glen, GM
Retail strip-out

"Concrete and brick recycler running mobile crushing on demolition sites. Bank treated the recycling as a waste business. Equifund found a lender that read the tip-fee income as recurring and approved a new mobile crusher."

Adam, Owner
On-site recycling

"Established demolition contractor stepping up from sub-contract work to first head-contract for a mid-tier builder. High-reach machine and a tipper on one application against the signed head-contract. Terry had us settled in three days."

Lachy, Director
First head-contract

"Multi-region demolition operator across QLD and NSW. Two excavator-mounted processors needed across two depots. Equifund structured a master facility so each depot draws against the same approved limit."

Wayne, Operations Lead
Multi-region demolition

"Refinanced four legacy demolition plant loans into one specialist facility. Repayment dropped, term aligned to the licensing renewal cycle, and we made room in the equipment budget for a new processor attachment."

Dale, Owner
Demolition refinance

"Specialist high-reach excavator for tall-building strip-out work. Specialist asset, specialist lender appetite. Equifund put it with a lender that understood high-reach values and approved on the head-contract case alone."

Heath, Project Manager
High-reach excavator

"Concrete and brick recycler running mobile crushing on demolition sites. Bank treated the recycling as a waste business. Equifund found a lender that read the tip-fee income as recurring and approved a new mobile crusher."

Adam, Owner
On-site recycling

"Established demolition contractor stepping up from sub-contract work to first head-contract for a mid-tier builder. High-reach machine and a tipper on one application against the signed head-contract. Terry had us settled in three days."

Lachy, Director
First head-contract

"Multi-region demolition operator across QLD and NSW. Two excavator-mounted processors needed across two depots. Equifund structured a master facility so each depot draws against the same approved limit."

Wayne, Operations Lead
Multi-region demolition

"Refinanced four legacy demolition plant loans into one specialist facility. Repayment dropped, term aligned to the licensing renewal cycle, and we made room in the equipment budget for a new processor attachment."

Dale, Owner
Demolition refinance

"Specialist high-reach excavator for tall-building strip-out work. Specialist asset, specialist lender appetite. Equifund put it with a lender that understood high-reach values and approved on the head-contract case alone."

Heath, Project Manager
High-reach excavator
SPECIALIST VS BANK

Specialist vs Major Bank Demolition Finance

Side-by-side on the criteria that decide whether an Australian demolition finance deal settles or stalls.

Criterion Equifund Specialist Major Bank
Income type Reads job invoices, progress claims and BAS PAYG salary preferred, trade income often discounted
Lender access wide panel of Australian lenders matched to your file One bank, one credit template
Pre-approval speed Typically inside 24 hours 5 to 10 business days on average
Documentation Low-doc options available for established operators Full financials usually required
Deposit $0 deposit available for prime applications Deposit typically required
Industry expertise Australia-based trade and equipment finance specialists Generic commercial credit team
FAQ

Common Demolition Finance Questions

Straight answers to the questions Australian businesses and operators ask most.

What types of demolition plant and vehicles can I finance in Australia?

We finance new, used, demonstrator, dealer and private-sale demolition plant and vehicles across all major makes including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo CE, Hyundai, JCB, Kobelco and Sumitomo. Your specialist matches the finance to your work and the lender to your file.

How long does demolition finance take to settle?

Pre-approval is typically inside 24 hours once you submit the form. Settlement timing then depends on the lender and asset details, with many Australian deals settling within a week of pre-approval.

Do I need to own property to qualify?

No. Many of our lenders score the deal on trade income and asset value rather than requiring property security. Non-property owners regularly settle demolition finance through Equifund.

Do I need a deposit?

Not always. $0 deposit is available for prime applications, especially for established operators with active job book or builder framework. Other deals may require a deposit depending on the asset, the lender and the loan term.

Can I finance a used demolition, private sale, or auction purchase?

Yes. We finance dealer purchases, private sales, auctions and end-of-lease buyouts. The demolition just needs to meet the lender's age and condition requirements.

Can I refinance an existing demolition loan?

Yes. Many Australian operators refinance to access a better rate, restructure repayments around their income cycle, release equity from the asset, or consolidate multiple demolition loans into one facility.

Which lenders does Equifund work with?

We have a wide panel of Australian lenders spanning major banks, specialist asset financiers and non-bank lenders that specifically understand trade income and transport assets. Your specialist matches your file to the right lender for the deal.

Can I finance multiple demolition contractors in one application?

Yes. We regularly settle multi-demolition deals for Australian fleets, often splitting the package across more than one lender to fit each asset's spec and your overall structure.

Do you finance trailers and equipment as well as demolition contractors?

Yes. Demolitions, attachments, trailers and related equipment are all on the panel. Equipment security can be structured independently of demolition finance if that better suits the deal.

What's the difference between a chattel mortgage and a finance lease?

A chattel mortgage gives you immediate ownership of the demolition while the lender holds it as security. You claim GST upfront and depreciate the plant for tax. It is the most common structure for established Australian owner-operators. A finance lease keeps the demolition on the lender's books with set monthly payments and an optional residual paid at the end of the term. Useful for fleet operators managing income cycle against vehicle turnover. Your Australia-based demolition finance specialist will recommend the structure that suits your business and tax position. Read the full chattel mortgage vs finance lease comparison.

What is trade income recognition?

Trade income recognition is how a specialist lender reads income from job invoices, progress claims and BAS rather than treating only PAYG salary as income. Bank credit templates often miss this. Specialist lenders read trade income accurately, which is why established Australian operators frequently get approved on deals that mainstream banks decline.

What is low-doc demolition finance?

Low-doc demolition finance is approval on a reduced documentation set, usually a Director declaration plus business activity statements or recent bank statements, rather than full financials. It is faster to process and common for established small-fleet operators in Australia who would rather not produce two years of full tax returns for a single asset purchase.

What is pre-approval in demolition finance?

Pre-approval is a conditional finance approval issued before you commit to a demolition. It sets the maximum loan amount, indicative rate, term and repayment structure so you can negotiate with dealers, private sellers or auction houses on solid ground. Equifund pre-approvals are typically issued within 24 hours of form submission.

What is an Australian Credit Licence (ACL)?

An Australian Credit Licence (ACL) is a licence issued by ASIC permitting a business to engage in credit activities under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act. Equifund holds Australian Credit Licence 389328. Working with an ACL holder is a baseline regulatory protection for the borrower and a baseline trust signal for any Australian finance provider.

Will lenders score EPA-licensed demolition contracts as the income case?

Yes. Specialist construction and demolition lenders on our panel recognise EPA-licensed contracts, asbestos-removal head-contracts, commercial strip-out programs and KDR job books as recurring contract income, and approve high-reach excavators, processors, tippers and vacuum trucks without consumer credit scoring.

Can specialist demolition assets like high-reach excavators and shears be financed?

Yes. Lenders on our panel finance high-reach excavators, hydraulic shears, concrete pulverisers, mobile crushers and asbestos-removal vacuum trucks against the contract that justifies them, with chattel mortgage terms matched to the contract or licensing renewal cycle.

Can a demolition operator finance multi-asset packages on one application?

Yes. Demolition contractors mobilising for a head-contract can finance an excavator, processor attachment and tipper combination on a single application against the signed head-contract, with one credit decision rather than separate applications per asset.

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