A Guide to House Demolition Services

Are you renovating your house or starting a home demolition project? Read this article to learn everything you need to know about the demolition process for each type of structure or feature within your home.

How does house demolition work?

There are two common ways for houses to be demolished. The first is deconstruction, and the second is traditional mechanical demolition. Deconstruction involves manually deconstructing the house, piece by piece. This method allows for pieces to be salvaged and for the materials to be possibly reused. Traditional mechanical demolition involves the use of heavy machinery like excavators. Typically, deconstructing by hand is more expensive since you’ll have to cover the labor costs for more people. Most often, people partially deconstruct their home by hand, then hire a crew with mechanical tools to finish the job.

How to get started with house demolition:

First of all, you’ll need to get your property inspected. Then, collect the demolition permits necessary for your situation. If you work with a demolition contractor, they can help guide you through the permitting process. Then, the actual house demolition process includes these steps:

1. Property Inspection
2. Permit acquisition
3. Disconnect existing services
4. Demo the house
5. Remove debris and excess materials

How much does house demolition typically cost?

Using an excavator or other heavy machinery is usually the quickest, cheapest option, with the average prices ranging from $5,000-$15,000. If you want to restore most of the materials and reuse them, you can expect to pay 2-3x more for labor costs to deconstruct the unit by hand. The main factors that affect house demolition fees are the size of the property, current materials on the property, the location of the property, the demolition services requested, and the contractors you hire.

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