Demolition Estimate Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Estimated Cost for a Demolition Project:

\[ EC = (A \times C \times H \times R) + (L \times W \times D \times R) \]

Where:

$EC$ is the estimated cost for the demolition project
$A$ is the area of the structure to be demolished (in square feet)
$C$ is the cost per square foot for demolition
$H$ is the height of the structure to be demolished (in feet)
$R$ is the complexity rating for the demolition project (a factor between 1 and 10)
$L$ is the length of the structure to be demolished (in feet)
$W$ is the width of the structure to be demolished (in feet)
$D$ is the depth of the structure to be demolished (in feet)

Demolition Estimate Definition

A demolition estimate is a detailed calculation of the costs associated with tearing down a structure, such as a building or a house. This estimate is typically provided by a professional demolition contractor and includes various factors such as the size and type of the structure, the materials used in its construction, the method of demolition to be used, the disposal of debris, and any necessary permits or inspections.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Area of Structure ($A$) = 2000 square feet
Cost per Square Foot ($C$) = $5
Height of Structure ($H$) = 10 feet
Complexity Rating ($R$) = 3
Length of Structure ($L$) = 50 feet
Width of Structure ($W$) = 40 feet
Depth of Structure ($D$) = 5 feet

Using the formula:

\[ EC = (2000 \times 5 \times 10 \times 3) + (50 \times 40 \times 5 \times 3) = 300000 + 30000 = 330000 \]

The estimated cost is $330,000.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Area of Structure ($A$) = 1500 square feet
Cost per Square Foot ($C$) = $4
Height of Structure ($H$) = 8 feet
Complexity Rating ($R$) = 2
Length of Structure ($L$) = 40 feet
Width of Structure ($W$) = 30 feet
Depth of Structure ($D$) = 4 feet

Using the formula:

\[ EC = (1500 \times 4 \times 8 \times 2) + (40 \times 30 \times 4 \times 2) = 96000 + 9600 = 105600 \]

The estimated cost is $105,600.