Demolition Services costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney & fireplace removal cost | $500 – $2,500 | Partial removal |
| Chimney & fireplace removal cost | $3,000 – $6,000 | Full demolition |
| Deck removal cost | $1,000 – $2,500 | to remove small deck |
| Interior demolition cost | $2 – $8 | per sq ft |
| Interior demolition cost | $1,000 – $5,000 | demolition |
| Kitchen demolition cost | $500 – $2,500 | kitchen demolition |
| Bathroom demolition cost | $600 – $2,000 | project allowance; confirm included work |
| Cost to demolish a house | $4 – $10 | per sq ft |
| Cost to demolish a house | $6,000 – $25,000 | house tear down |
| Cost to gut a house | $2 – $8 | per sq ft |
| Cost to gut a house | $3,000 – $16,000 | to gut a house to the studs (1,500 – 2,000 SF) |
| Cost to gut a house | $90,000 – $300,000 | to gut and remodel a house |
Related BidPDX cost guides
- Chimney & fireplace removal cost
- Deck removal cost
- Interior demolition cost
- Kitchen demolition cost
- Bathroom demolition cost
- Cost to demolish a house
- Cost to gut a house
Explore the related BidPDX guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
No separate material-only purchase range was verified for this collection. Ask for an itemized allowance with quantities, product specifications and delivery; do not infer it by subtracting unrelated ranges.