how much does it cost to demolish a house
Be sure to read our updated (2014) guide titled What does House Demolition Cost? for more information. Average Cost of House Demolition in the US. As of August, 2013, the average cost to demolish a house is $8,865. This figure is from Hometown's Demolition Cost Guide and represents the average of 158 house demolition projects completed across the United States.
Demolishing a home and removing the foundation or basement will cost a bit more. The price ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 and depends on the materials, whether the home is one or two stories, the rates of local contractors for similar work and how easily the home is accessed.