brick wall demo - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

detailstile · 02-06-2009, 05:01 PM

Does anyone know the average cost to demo and haul away a brick wall approx. 54x25 Thanks

SLSTech · 02-06-2009, 05:12 PM

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Last edited by detailstile; Today at 04:02 PM. Reason: didn't have the 54x25

Your missing alot more than just the size...

Mike(VA) · 02-06-2009, 05:14 PM

I think he hit the proverbial 'brick wall' with that post.

detailstile · 02-06-2009, 06:12 PM

C'mon guys i'm new at this. I've been in the constr. trade for years but i was asked to demo a brick wall and replace it with siding. I know what to charge for the build-out, Tyvek and the siding. I just need help on pricing the brick demo.

rbsremodeling · 02-06-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by detailstile

C'mon guys i'm new at this. I've been in the constr. trade for years but i was asked to demo a brick wall and replace it with siding. I know what to charge for the build-out, Tyvek and the siding. I just need help on pricing the brick demo.

Ok how thick is the wall? I am gonna play nice

detailstile · 02-06-2009, 06:30 PM

It's just a single layer on a brick ledge. I think it's 3.5 inches thick. thanks

rbsremodeling · 02-06-2009, 06:33 PM

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It's just a single layer on a brick ledge. I think it's 3.5 inches thick. thanks

I would be at 5.00 a square foot.

7-8K

detailstile · 02-06-2009, 06:40 PM

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

Brickie · 02-06-2009, 07:10 PM

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I would be at 5.00 a square foot.

7-8K

Geeeezzz....there you go lowballing again

rustyjames · 02-06-2009, 08:15 PM

I must be wacked, but why would one tear-off off a brick veneer and replace it with siding? And, as far as estimating goes, doesn't anyone use the RSMEANS book or is that just old school?

Brickie · 02-06-2009, 09:05 PM

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I must be wacked, but why would one tear-off off a brick veneer and replace it with siding?

Don't know if you are wacked or not however, you do ask a very interesting question. Hopefully the OP will enlighten us

rbsremodeling · 02-06-2009, 09:08 PM

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I must be wacked, but why would one tear-off off a brick veneer and replace it with siding? And, as far as estimating goes, doesn't anyone use the RSMEANS book or is that just old school?

The brick is being repossessed by the bank

detailstile · 02-06-2009, 11:01 PM

Hey guys , I don't know why a person would want to rip down brick and put up siding either but i was asked to bid it that way so i am. I told him i have to build out walls to match the old brick pocket and the set out of the windows and vents which will cost probably more than just re-bricking the damn thing. The old brick has cracks everywhere and looks terrible. Needs foundation work before anything is done.

rustyjames · 02-07-2009, 12:13 PM

OK, if it's cracked up then that makes sense. Another possible alternative would be to fur the wall out and attach the siding, rather than demoing the brick (unless the brick is buckling off the wall).

detailstile · 02-08-2009, 08:39 PM

The brick is buckling and the brick ties have come loose all over. I have attached furring strips a ton of times but in this case it's not an option because of the brick and because it does'nt have a soffit so the fascia is more like a freeze. It would be more work than it's worth.
Thank you for the advice.

JAMAX99 · 04-10-2009, 08:58 PM

depending on the brick , most places pay about 4o Cents for old brick . at mason yards . keep in mind .