Free demolition quote calculator for contractors
Price a demolition job in seconds: enter the area to demolish, your material and labor cost per square foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters (sq ft or m²), the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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This is a rough number. Vorkeon builds the full demolition quote from one sentence:
- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
- Current prices from building-supply stores near the job
- A clean PDF with your logo that the customer signs on their phone
- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a demolition job
- What is being removed. Drywall, tile, plaster and concrete each come out at a different pace.
- Disposal. Bin size, number of loads and landfill fees by weight.
- Hazardous materials. Older buildings may need testing for asbestos or lead first.
- Protection. Covering floors and sealing off dust in occupied homes.
- Utilities. Making sure power, water and gas are safely shut off and capped.
- Access. Carrying debris up stairs or a long way to the bin.
A worked example
A made-up example to show the method, not a price guide. Gutting 600 sq ft of interior at 0.50 material (bags, plastic, protection) and 3.00 labor per sq ft: 600 × 3.50 = 2,100. Add two bins at 500 each (1,000), for 3,100. With 20% markup the quote is 3,720 before sales tax. Disposal costs vary a lot by area.
What to put in your demolition quote
- Exactly what is removed, room by room, and what stays
- Bin size, number of loads and who pays for extra weight
- Testing for hazardous materials, and what happens if found
- Dust control and floor protection
- Utility shut-off and capping
- Final clean-up level (broom-swept or ready for the next trade)
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Demolition quoting questions
Should I test for asbestos before demolition?
In older buildings it is often required by local rules, and it is always wise. If testing finds asbestos, a licensed abatement company usually has to remove it first. Put this in the quote as a condition.
How do I price disposal for a demo job?
Estimate the volume or weight of debris, pick the bin size and count loads. Many contractors list disposal on its own line so extra loads can be added clearly.
How do I price a demolition job?
Multiply the area to demolish by your material and labor cost per square foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.