Estimated Cost of Home Demolition
The size, accessibility, type of home and hazardous materials present greatly affect the demolition costs of a house but the national average demolition costs between $7,500 to $15,000, with the average homeowner paying between $8000 to $10,000 for the demolition of a 1,500 sq.ft. home with a slab foundation. The lowest cost ranges from $3000 for a 500 sq.ft. mobile home to the highest going up to $25,000 for a 1,500 sq.ft. home with a full basement demolition included. Similarly a 1500 sq ft ranch on a crawlspace or slab would have an average cost of $6,500 to $7,500 for demolishing. A 4000 sq.ft. two story residential house with a basement would cost from $20,000-$25,000 on average to demolish. A Pool with dimensions - 38' (L) X 18' (W) X 3'-6' (D) - in concrete with good accessibility for equipment and trucks would cost an average of $15,000-$20,000.
Why Does It Cost So Much ?
Demolition may seem cumbersome but a few steps if followed can help stay within these estimated costs and make the process a breeze instead of a nightmare. The reason a home demolition costs so much is becuase there are multiple steps involved. These are -
Pre- demolition Inspection
Pre-demolition inspection by experienced personnel is required to identify any hazardous materials or hidden demolition costs that may incur. Pre-inspection chalks out a seamless plan for the rest of the demolition process to follow. Pre-demolition Inspection helps in determining;
• the site condition,
• the environmental issues at the site,
• the building materials that are present at the site,
• other information you'll need in order to make cost effective decisions
Pulling Permits
Once Inspection is done and estimates given the contractor must pull a permit. Permits are issued to ensure that a building under construction or undergoing renovation is built according to current local and state code standards to ensure safety of the workers and neighbouring areas. An average permit costs between $50 to $500 in Atlanta depending on the size and location with costs going higher up in the city. Additionally demolition permits may require site plans and erosion control plans to be drawn up.
Asbestos Inspection And Abatement
Asbestos was widely used in the past and may be found in more than 3000 products used in home construction. When disturbed and released in the air during demolition, it can cause serious lung illnesses. Asbestos Inspection is of utmost importance through a licensed asbestos abatement contractor who can identify, handle and dispose of asbestos containing products with safety. Average cost for residential inspection runs between $600-$1000, depending on the number of samples needed. The average cost for asbestos removal in Atlanta is $1,000 to $8,000 with the average homeowner typically paying between $1,124 to $2,864 although pricing depends heavily on the setup.
Demolition And Site Cleanup
A demolition plan with comprehensive methods addressing any risk elements is laid out. It assesses and identifies the materials that are to be reclaimed, recycled, re-used or disposed off-site. Their approximate tonnage is calculated and the final destinations of each decided. A controlled demolition of the structure takes place and finally the site is left as a blank canvas for he next stage of the project.
Conclusion
As you can see there are many steps in conducting building demolition which can change the costs grealty. Hence hiring a Contractor who follows proper procedures and has the proper license, insurance and bond status is important to ensure that you get an accurate estimate. Jim Sims Contracting are licensed demolition experts who have served the greater Atlanta area with experienced safe and environment friendly demolition services since 1995. They specialize in turnkey demolition projects providing pre-demolition consultations, asbestos, lead base paint testing and abatement. Their services include residential demolition, site clearing, small commercial demolition and debris hauling. Jim Sims covers all of the metro Atlanta area including Gainesville, Marietta, Canton, Kennesaw, Cumming, Roswell, Duluth, Buford, Dawsonville, Dahlonega as well as many other towns within Paulding, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, Dekalb, Dawson, Lumpkin, Hall, Banks, and Gwinnett Counties. To get a free instant quotes to estimates contact them by filling in the information below.