How Much Does House Demolition Cost?

The cost to destroy a home is mostly dependent on its square footage, with costs ranging from Rs.1500 to 1900 per square foot. Availability and placement are also important considerations because it is more expensive to transport big equipment through the rough ground. Finally, materials are important since it is far simpler to destroy a wooden house than it is to destroy a brick house. So let’s dig in deep to know the cost of demolishing a house.

What is building demolition cost per square foot in Bangalore?

From what I know, the building demolition rate per square foot in Bangalore is Rs.1500 to 1900. It depends on the locality and the size of the house. You can refer to the above answers to know about it in detail.

What permissions are required for house demolition?

You must obtain permission from the appropriate local authorities and neighbours before starting the process because they will also be affected by the demolition. Getting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the public service departments for electricity, water and sanitation, entertainment, and fire is required before the process can start. You must also complete due diligence with the local governing authorities. If your home is near a busy street, you must obtain traffic police approval. Then they'll put barriers all around the house. Additionally, you need your neighbour's approval if you want to develop a basement that could affect their home.

The cost of demolishing a house must be clear to you now.

Last year, the 4 BHK in our locality got demolished to construct an office space. I felt very disheartened at the sight and wondered couldn’t the existing house be renovated? After looking at the demolition process, I learned that the house was not in good condition so it was better to construct a new building than renovating the existing one. The home demolition cost depends on certain factors, so let me share what I know about them.

What Is Price To Demolish A House?

Home demolition costs in India vary widely depending on factors such as location, size of the structure, materials, and method. Here is how you can learn the demolition cost:

• Property evaluation: 

Assess the building's size and condition.

• Demolition method: 

Decide between manual labour, mechanical demolition, or deconstruction, each with different price points.

• Labour and equipment: 

Hire skilled workers, equipment like excavators, and transportation as necessary.

• Waste disposal: 

Budget for waste removal and disposal.

• Permits and fees: 

Include costs associated with obtaining necessary permits.

• Unforeseen expenses: 

Plan for unexpected costs that may arise.

I cannot share the cost for demolition of a house precisely, but here is the price chart to break a 4” brick wall per sq ft:

So you can get an approximate cost of demoing a house from this list. 

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What I have observed is that usually, the properties that were constructed by our grandfathers or great grandfathers may have certain structural violations. It may also have other issues like having lesser space for families today. This is because those houses back then were built as per their needs and needs keep changing. And changing needs may require demolition and reconstruction of old houses. Before I tell you the house demolition cost per square foot, let me explain to you a little more about the demolition of a house.

There are two types of house demolitions- partial and complete. As you can already make out, partial demolition means the demolition of some parts of the house and complete demolition means tearing down the entire house to build a new structure.

To understand how much will it cost to demolish a house, it is crucial to know the factors on which the demolition is dependent.

The cost of demolishing a house in India and rebuilding a house depends on the following factors;

• The size of the house

• The materials that had been used for constructing the house

• If there are any kind of dangerous items in the house

• If the foundation of the house if being demolished or not.

• Fees for demolition in your location

• Who are you going to hire to tear down the house

How much to demolish a house?

You can go through the previous answers to this question to know the exact price of demolition. However, to know the house demolition cost, you should deploy a contractor who specialises in construction to get a rough estimation about the same. I can also tell you that in Bangalore, construction costs range from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 1900 per square foot.

I hope my answer helps you.

Hi Buddy,

Being an owner of the modern structure dismantling business in Bangalore,  I would like to say that before knowing how much does it cost to demolish a house? We should know that there are two ways to demolish a house, according to me, as the. One is 'Simple Manual Demolition,' which is suitable for smaller structures and entails mechanically removing the structure.

The other option, known as "deconstruction" or "green demolition," is relatively new. It entails a methodical dismantling of the structure, with as much material as possible being preserved for reuse.

You guys must have already gone through Tanvay’s answer. I completely agree with what he said about the cost incurred during the time of demolishing a house. It depends on factors like type of property, size, area, and so on.

When I demolished my two-bedroom house to make room for a three-bedroom home with a basement. My family and I were living in a leased house during the demolition and construction. The overall cost was approximately Rs 40 lakh.

I would like to conclude my answer here about the cost to demolish a house. I hope this helps:)

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Hey there,

I had been thinking about buying a new house. After much consideration, I decided to demolish one of my old houses and build again. To be very honest, house demolition cost estimates depend on a multitude of factors. It is not a cheap affair and it requires proper planning. Take a look at my answer to know more.

The cost of demolishing a property is calculated by :

Demolition cost for an individual house, flat will be different from demolition cost for an apartment complex. Depending on the type of property, the cost might increase or decrease.

The cost to tear down a property will depend on the size of the property. Larger the house, longer it might take to demolish and vice versa

The cost of demolition will vary in Urban area and rural area. The rates can differ if you opt for a partial teardown instead of a complete demolition teardown.

There is no exact estimate that can be shared. It depends on individual decisions and various other factors. Take a look at the house demolition cost calculator to get an approximation.

Cost Estimate = (V x ROP x COP) + DC – SC.

In this formula: DC = Direct Cost, SC = Salvage Credit; V = Volume of Material to be Demolished and Removed from the Project; COP = Cost of Production.

This is all from my end on house demolition cost estimates.

You must contact a builder or developer to get an estimate on house demolition cost.