House Demolition Cost Calculator

Budget a residential tear-down from house square footage and demo intensity, with asbestos survey and septic disconnect as optional flats.

Your project

House area (sq ft) i House area (sq ft) Use conditioned living area from tax records or plans. Attached garages and basements may be priced differently—confirm with the demo contractor.
Demolition scope i Demolition scope Soft demo is selective interior strip-out. Standard is typical above-grade tear-down with haul. Full includes foundation removal.
Your state i Your state Scales U.S.-average labor and material midpoints for typical state-level pricing. It is not an on-site bid.

Asbestos survey ($1,200) Septic disconnect ($800)

Scope rate × house area includes typical haul/disposal in the midpoint. Survey and septic disconnect appear as flat lines before state scaling.

Installed U.S.-average midpoints before the selected state adjustment.

Rates are planning midpoints; difficult access, repairs, and minimum job charges can shift quotes.

Total ≈ (sq ft × scope $/sq ft) + selected flat add-ons, then × state multiplier. Haul and disposal are assumed inside the per-square-foot rates.

An 1,800 sq ft standard tear-down with asbestos survey is about $12,900 at U.S. average ($6.50 × 1,800 + $1,200).

Is haul and disposal included?

Yes in these midpoints. Contaminated waste, long hauls, or landfill surcharges can still raise a bid.

Do I always need an asbestos survey?

Many jurisdictions require testing before demolition. Budget the survey even if materials turn out clean.

What about utilities?

Gas, electric, water, and sewer disconnects are often separate utility or plumber fees beyond this sketch.