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The Wayne Group

Achilles, VA

The Wayne Group is an award-winning demolition company serving Metro Washington D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic Region. We specialize in house and garage demolition, as... more

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Robert H. Gawen & Sons Inc.

Hague, VA

Robert H. Gawen & Sons Inc. has the experience and equipment needed to complete a variety of projects, including house demolition. Our crew is committed to... more

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J. Sanders Construction Co.

West Point, VA

J. Sanders Construction Company was founded in 1984. Since that time we have gained recognition as one of the leading companies in earthwork, the construction of... more

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House and Garage Demolition Tips for Lancaster, VA

There's more than one way to take apart a house, so the #1 on your to-do list is to decide which type of demolition is best for you.

 

1. Mechanical Demolition

This is the most common form of demolition—the act of simply tearing down the house with the help of hydraulic excavators and other heavy machinery. The resulting debris is then hauled away via trailer or dumpster. Mechanical demolition is the cheapest and fastest solution, costing between $4,000 and $14,000 on average.

 

2. Deconstruction

Also known as "demolition by hand," deconstruction is the process of manually stripping and deconstructing the house piece by piece with the intent of salvaging as many of the materials inside the home as possible. Because of the additional labor involved, expect to pay 2 to 3 times as much to deconstruct your home rather than demolish it.