Posted by BillW on July 15, 2001 at 21:27:24:
Carey,
Costs vary quite a bit depending on the area. Also a factor is the cost where the debris is finally dumped.
Look around and try to find someone or someplace looking for fill. If they will accept your debris, you might save a little. (Probably they won’t accept it. ) You might also have to contend with the asbestos issue. Most of the old buildings had it, and plenty of it. The old plaster walls were full of it, as well as floor tiles, siding, heat lines, etc. It was in over 200 different products, as I recall, and the thinking at the time was “if some’s good, more’s better.” It might be to your advantage to only accept the property after the lot is cleared and tested for contamination.If you have to take the project as-is, be sure to allow plenty for demolition, cleanup and especially testing. On the other side of the equation, depending on what type of bricks you’re dealing with, they might have some small value. Used bricks are not cheap to buy and some special types command high prices for fancy remodels. As to demolition costs, try some wrecking companies, but I don’t think you’ll see prices less than $3.00-$5.00 per square foot. Also, you’ll need permits, etc.
Good luck.
BillW.