Cost of Demo Baltimore Row House

[Amir Saeed]

Hello

I have purchased a new row house in Baltimore that I would like to rehab. The only issue is that some parts of the inner rooms are burnt. I would like to demo the whole inside, basically leave the structure intact. That includes demoing all the drywall and some junk removal. The area is around 1400 sq ft. 

Before I start getting quotes, I would like to get an idea from someone on how much it will cost roughly to demo the whole inside. Any rough estimation would be nice...Thanks

[Sam Frank]

Hi Amir.

I work in Baltimore City as a contractor, specifically doing rowhomes and gut rehabs.

The demo costs will likely just be labor and dumpsters. Dumpsters should be $400-$500 for a 40 yd can and you'll fill (give or take) 5 dumpsters with a 1400 sq ft home.

Laborers can be cheap, as this is unskilled work, something that if you demo'ed the house yourself, would be a consideration. If you hire a GC, they will likely give you a lump sum price on the job. Price would depend on complexity - structurally is the building sound? Or is it just ripping out drywall and other finishes? I would bake in $10,000 to your budget as a rough estimate to start and then get some companies to come on site and give bids.