$1,000-$5,000 is the typical demolition price across the US; Cincinnati usually lands at or a little below it. What that covers: Typical interior demolition project (HomeGuide: $2-$8 per sq ft); Angi puts interior gut jobs and garage/outbuilding removal at the same $1,000-$5,000.
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| Job | Typical price | Data |
|---|---|---|
| Interior demolition, average project | $1,000-$5,000 per project | US average1 |
| Interior demolition, by area | $2-$8 per sq ft | US average1 |
| Kitchen demolition | $500-$2,500 per kitchen | US average1 |
| Bathroom demolition | $600-$2,000 per bathroom | US average1 |
| Basement demolition | $300-$5,000 per basement | US average1 |
| Interior wall removal (demo only) | $0.50-$1.50 per sq ft | US average1 |
| Drywall removal and disposal | $0.50-$2.50 per sq ft | US average1 |
| Garage or outbuilding (shed, barn) removal | $1,000-$5,000 per structure | US average2 |
| Full house demolition | $8,000-$20,000 per house | US average2 |
| Gut a whole house to the studs | $3,000-$16,000 per house | US average1 |
Rows marked US average or Ohio are the best published figures we found where Cincinnati-specific data wasn't available. Cincinnati's overall prices run about 5% below the US average (BEA regional price parity, 2024)7, so local quotes often land at or a little under those numbers.
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HomeGuide lists $2 to $8 per square foot, or $1,000 to $5,000 for an average project, with demo crews charging $40 to $80+ per hour. Angi's 2026 table agrees on $1,000 to $5,000 for stripping an interior to the studs.
Angi's 2026 table puts removal of detached structures such as garages, sheds and barns at $1,000 to $5,000.
Angi's 2026 data gives $8,000 to $20,000 for a full demolition including the foundation, with a national average of $10,000 for a home, or $4 to $17 per square foot. Costs rise with size, materials and hazardous materials.
Angi says yes, a house demolition needs permits and inspections, and your contractor usually applies for them and includes the cost in the quote.
Updated October 2026. Prices are published estimates, not quotes; your price depends on your home and the pro. SearchWrench doesn't take money from the pros listed here.
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