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Demolition Cost Calculator
Estimate US residential demolition costs by area, demolition scope, construction, access, disposal, and selected site work.
How this estimate is calculated
Interior demolition is the area-based baseline. Garage/outbuilding and whole-structure choices add only the per-square-foot difference needed to reach their scope ranges. Construction, access, and disposal adjust the demolition subtotal; permits, utility disconnection, protection, foundation removal, grading, and survey remain fixed project allowances.
This is a planning estimate, not a contractor quote. Actual contractor quotes vary by location, specification, site conditions, labour, and project requirements.
Useful cost information
Planning assumptions
- Hazardous-material survey is an optional assessment allowance only; asbestos, lead, mould, and other remediation are excluded.
- Reconstruction, renovation, salvage credits, and unusual environmental remediation are excluded.
Data sources & methodology
Angi — Residential Demolition Cost (2026 Data)
Last reviewed: 2026-09
Helpful guides
Home Demolition Cost Guide: Size, Labor, Disposal and Site Factors
A demolition budget needs more than square footage: scope, hazards, utilities, access, debris, protection, disposal, and site closeout all matter.
Full vs Selective Demolition: Costs, Uses and What Each Project Includes
Selective work is not automatically cheaper: protecting retained structure and sequencing interfaces can add labour and complexity.