Demolish a House Per Square Foot
The cost to demolish a house per square foot ranges anywhere from $2 to $17 per square foot, with an average between $4 and $15. For a complete teardown of a 1,500-square-foot home, rates can range from $3,000 in a rural area to $18,000 in a densely-populated city. A complete demo of a house and its foundation or basement can cost much as $25,000. The price is based on several factors including the size of the structure and whether it has additions, the presence of toxic materials like asbestos, required permits and inspections, and waste material clearing.
Partial Demolition Costs By Structure
| Type | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Garage | $2,000 – $9,000 |
| Swimming Pool | $2,700 – $19,000 |
| Deck | $30 – $50 per square foot |
| Chimney | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Shed or Barn | $50 – $100 per hour |
| Roof | $4 – $5 per square foot |
| Driveway | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Foundation | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Interior Walls | $1,200 – $5,000 |
| Additions | $50 – $100 per hour |
