Demolition Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)
Partial or full demolition of structures including debris removal and site clearing.
National Average (per project)
Low
$1,000
Average
$5,000
High
$15,000
Demolition Cost Breakdown
| Item | Description | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural demolition | Tear-down of walls, floors, roof structure | $2 | $8 | per sqft |
| Hazmat abatement | Asbestos, lead paint testing and removal (if present) | $0 | $5,000 | flat |
| Dumpster rental | Roll-off dumpster for debris (20-40 yard) | $300 | $800 | flat |
| Hauling & disposal | Trucking debris to landfill, disposal fees | $1 | $4 | per sqft |
| Utility disconnection | Disconnect gas, electric, water, sewer | $200 | $800 | flat |
| Site cleanup & grading | Final grading and debris cleanup | $0.5 | $2 | per sqft |
| Labor | Demo crew with equipment | $2 | $6 | per sqft |
| Permits | Demolition permit from city | $100 | $500 | flat |
* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.
Partial or full demolition of structures including debris removal and site clearing.
Demolition Cost by City
Houston, TX
per project
$4,750
$950–$14,250
Dallas, TX
per project
$4,850
$970–$14,550
Phoenix, AZ
per project
$4,650
$930–$13,950
San Antonio, TX
per project
$4,400
$880–$13,200
Austin, TX
per project
$5,100
$1,020–$15,300
Fort Myers, FL
per project
$4,800
$960–$14,400
Charlotte, NC
per project
$4,700
$940–$14,100
Nashville, TN
per project
$4,800
$960–$14,400
Raleigh, NC
per project
$4,750
$950–$14,250
Boise, ID
per project
$4,600
$920–$13,800
Tampa, FL
per project
$4,750
$950–$14,250
Denver, CO
per project
$5,250
$1,050–$15,750
Atlanta, GA
per project
$4,850
$970–$14,550
Orlando, FL
per project
$4,700
$940–$14,100
Jacksonville, FL
per project
$4,550
$910–$13,650
Las Vegas, NV
per project
$4,900
$980–$14,700
Salt Lake City, UT
per project
$4,800
$960–$14,400
Columbus, OH
per project
$4,500
$900–$13,500
Indianapolis, IN
per project
$4,450
$890–$13,350
San Diego, CA
per project
$5,900
$1,180–$17,700