Looking for Advice on Apartment Demolition Costs

[floridamedellin]

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Looking for Advice on Apartment Demolition Costs


Hi everyone, and Merry Christmas!


I’m currently planning a renovation project for a 90-square-meter apartment on the 3rd floor and need to do some demolition work. This includes removing the kitchen, two bathrooms, and three walls.


If you’ve done a similar demolition project, could you share your experience? I’d love to hear about:

• The scope of your demolition work.
• How much you paid for it.
• Your thoughts on what a reasonable price might be.

Thanks so much in advance for any insights!

 

[LuckyLuke]

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Looking for Advice on Apartment Demolition Costs


Hi everyone, and Merry Christmas!


I’m currently planning a renovation project for a 90-square-meter apartment on the 3rd floor and need to do some demolition work. This includes removing the kitchen, two bathrooms, and three walls.


If you’ve done a similar demolition project, could you share your experience? I’d love to hear about:

• The scope of your demolition work.
• How much you paid for it.
• Your thoughts on what a reasonable price might be.

Thanks so much in advance for any insights!

Hopefully you get a response to your question. I'm not sure anyone could give you an exact example of what you are looking for. In addition it would depend on the walls you are taking down (whether they are load bearing), whether you plan on rebuilding said walls elsewhere, what kind of fixtures and piping run through them and whether the contractor you hire will subcontract the necessary plumber/electrician/gas specialists to prepare them for demolition. Then you need to consider means of extracting the refuse materials, permits to block the street with trucks, etc.

I am currently repairing my property. My electrician subcontracts his own albanil to install the wiring tubes, but not all do. Only one wall needs to be rebuilt and it supports a roof. Various walls are spalling to different degrees and need to be patched and treated for humidity absorption. Other walls of exposed brick need to be concrete coated. I was quoted $6,000 USD for the work, which doesn't include materials.

 

[Sammi]

Hopefully you get a response to your question. I'm not sure anyone could give you an exact example of what you are looking for. In addition it would depend on the walls you are taking down (whether they are load bearing), whether you plan on rebuilding said walls elsewhere, what kind of fixtures and piping run through them and whether the contractor you hire will subcontract the necessary plumber/electrician/gas specialists to prepare them for demolition. Then you need to consider means of extracting the refuse materials, permits to block the street with trucks, etc.

I am currently repairing my property. My electrician subcontracts his own albanil to install the wiring tubes, but not all do. Only one wall needs to be rebuilt and it supports a roof. Various walls are spalling to different degrees and need to be patched and treated for humidity absorption. Other walls of exposed brick need to be concrete coated. I was quoted $6,000 USD for the work, which doesn't include materials.

I lost my breath reading your synopsis of your property repair. I found the lack of home inspection , declaration of condition, terrifying when buying. The price made the risk well worth it (though time will tell ), I too am looking at major electrical , ceiling lights dangling by wires and all the plugs on conduits. no internal doors , the locks and knobs on the exterior doors and gates are ... lets just say coming off in my hand. I need to tear out a window and replace it with a windowed door to even access the yard. this is big brick block / cement though so to do this is not a minor thing. Spalling, ouch, a word I recently spent most of my time in research of. 6K you say . I'm very interested in how your repairs go.
well met Luke

 

[carride]

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Looking for Advice on Apartment Demolition Costs


Hi everyone, and Merry Christmas!


I’m currently planning a renovation project for a 90-square-meter apartment on the 3rd floor and need to do some demolition work. This includes removing the kitchen, two bathrooms, and three walls.


If you’ve done a similar demolition project, could you share your experience? I’d love to hear about:

• The scope of your demolition work.
• How much you paid for it.
• Your thoughts on what a reasonable price might be.

Thanks so much in advance for any insights!

Do not try to manage it yourself. Use a local architect or construction engineer who can sign the papers you submit to the city. At least to get started to give you accurate cost figures and recommendations for demolition workers.

 

[LuckyLuke]

I lost my breath reading your synopsis of your property repair. I found the lack of home inspection , declaration of condition, terrifying when buying. The price made the risk well worth it (though time will tell ), I too am looking at major electrical , ceiling lights dangling by wires and all the plugs on conduits. no internal doors , the locks and knobs on the exterior doors and gates are ... lets just say coming off in my hand. I need to tear out a window and replace it with a windowed door to even access the yard. this is big brick block / cement though so to do this is not a minor thing. Spalling, ouch, a word I recently spent most of my time in research of. 6K you say . I'm very interested in how your repairs go.
well met Luke

Howdy Sammi,

I had to chuckle at the door knobs and it took me a while to understand why all of them seem like they are about to fall apart (or suddenly do). Most just need to be cut to proper size or the knobs (which they sell as 1 way or 2 way) were improperly paired. I've come to learn there are two types of homes. Ones that were built recently to full spec and everything is clean and internal in the walls. And those that were built 40 years ago and everything was just kind of slowly added as they continued building. Pipes, electrical, everything is exposed and you find all sorts of strange shortcuts, and haphazard expansion with a mixture of whatever materials they could find (or afford).

I should post some time some of the things I've found at my property, because safety wise it would probably make you terrified, but it is sadly quite normal here. The first weeks we had an endless line of professionals reviewing the property and it was overwhelming all the items out of code. Now that we've rolled our sleeves up and begun the process of correcting them it feels a lot more manageable.

 

[floridamedellin]

Just to update. I had the work done for 3.5kUSD. This included 2 garbage dumps. I was quoted 6K and 17k for two other firms. Prices vary widely in Argentina. Buyer beware. Now on to plumbing and electric quotes.

 

[Ries]

I lost my breath reading your synopsis of your property repair. I found the lack of home inspection , declaration of condition, terrifying when buying. The price made the risk well worth it (though time will tell ), I too am looking at major electrical , ceiling lights dangling by wires and all the plugs on conduits. no internal doors , the locks and knobs on the exterior doors and gates are ... lets just say coming off in my hand. I need to tear out a window and replace it with a windowed door to even access the yard. this is big brick block / cement though so to do this is not a minor thing. Spalling, ouch, a word I recently spent most of my time in research of. 6K you say . I'm very interested in how your repairs go.
well met Luke

the reason the lights are dangling by wires is that its traditional to take the light fixtures with you when you move, and, in their place, you leave the two wires and a socket- its called a portalampara, and the idea is that you will at least have light while you are remodelling and until you buy new light fixtures. We are moving soon and will take a dozen light fixtures with us, leaving only portalamparas.

 

[LuckyLuke]

Just to update. I had the work done for 3.5kUSD. This included 2 garbage dumps. I was quoted 6K and 17k for two other firms. Prices vary widely in Argentina. Buyer beware. Now on to plumbing and electric quotes.

Not a bad price. I'm at a little over $5k on my electrical work so far. But then again we're talking about rewiring 6 apartment units and the whole exterior of the property.

 

[floridamedellin]

Not a bad price. I'm at a little over $5k on my electrical work so far. But then again we're talking about rewiring 6 apartment units and the whole exterior of the property.

I'll keep that in mind when getting prices. I had one 5k already,y but prices are triple some companies. If you are comfortable to give me the name of the company you used, I would appreciate it.

 

[Sammi]

the reason the lights are dangling by wires is that its traditional to take the light fixtures with you when you move, and, in their place, you leave the two wires and a socket- its called a portalampara, and the idea is that you will at least have light while you are remodelling and until you buy new light fixtures. We are moving soon and will take a dozen light fixtures with us, leaving only portalamparas.

Thank you for explaining that. I can see how lighting is a very personal choice.

The process of rehabilitating my new home has proven to be quite different than I expected—not that it’s a surprise.

On one hand, materials, fixtures, and appliances are all more expensive than I anticipated. However, paying in cash does help with securing a better price. Labor costs are manageable for most things, but I’ve learned that it’s definitely worth getting multiple estimates and seeking referrals from reputable sources.

The metal work for the windows, gates, entryways, and curbside trash container is nearly finished. I’m now diving into plumbing—everything from basic fixtures and water heaters to installing a new bidet and sink. Not to mention, the water tank needs to be replaced along with the network of pipes and pumps on my roof. I’m already past $3k and expect the plumbing to top out around $5k when it's all said and done.

What’s fascinating is how I can trace the house's expansion over time, room by room. The age and direction of the repairs or replacements needed reveal the layers of history behind the house’s growth. While this is routine for those who’ve lived here for years, it’s all new and quite interesting to me, coming from the States.