GARAGE
How to Estimate Garage Demolition
Contractor method for pricing tearing down and hauling away a garage.
Garage demolition is area plus disposal plus permits. The square footage sets the base, and haul-away and a permit decide whether the total surprises the client.
THE SHORT ANSWER
How do you estimate garage demolition?
Multiply the footprint by a per-square-foot rate, then add debris disposal and permit. A 440 sq ft garage at $5/sq ft is $2,200 plus $1,200 disposal and $250 permit for $3,650.
Measure the footprint
Use the floor area of the garage. Larger slabs and taller structures take more time and produce more debris.
Set the demolition rate
A per-square-foot rate covers the tear-down labor and basic equipment. Adjust for slab vs framed and for height.
Add disposal and permits
Haul-away and dump fees are a real cost, often the largest surprise. A demolition permit and inspections add on.
- Debris haul-away
- Dump fees
- Demolition permit
- Inspections
Account for access
A tight driveway or confined lot slows the work and the haul-away. Charge a factor for it. Use the Garage Demolition Cost Calculator.