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How is house demolition handled?

The two most common ways to demolish a house are either traditional, mechanical demolition with the assistance of heavy equipment, like a hydraulic excavator, or by tearing down the house by hand, commonly known as deconstruction.

House demolition typically takes anywhere from a single day to multiple days to complete.
 

How much does house demolition cost?

House demolition costs $4,000-$14,000 on average, including debris disposal, but your exact house demolition price could be more or less than this average depending on where you live, the size of the home, materials used to build the home, whether or not hazardous materials are present, who you hire, and more.
 

Who should I hire to handle my house demolition?

To ensure you hire the best contractor for your house demolition, we recommend getting three estimates whenever possible. This allows you to adequately compare experience, customer service, costs, and availability before hiring someone to assist with your house demolition project.