Prices reviewed October 2026, next review January 2027 · Same price in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties
Every unit price from our 2026 cost guides on one page, for architects, engineers, general contractors and owners putting a budget together. Download it as a PDF or a spreadsheet below, or print this page; the tables are laid out to print cleanly. Each heading links to the full cost guide, with what’s included, examples and questions.
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Estimates for budgeting only, not an offer, bid or quote. Permits, government fees and testing are extra unless listed; your signed written proposal sets the price.
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Collapse and remove: house, garage, ADU or shed (slab left) | $26.50 – $31.50 | per square foot of floor area | Collapse, sort, load, haul, disposal; slab stays |
| Full demolition to dirt (structure, foundation, slab out) | $42 – $51 | per square foot of floor area | Plus foundation and slab break-out |
| Interior demolition and gut-outs, homes | $22.50 – $26.50 | per square foot | Non-structural strip-out, haul-off |
| Fire-damaged structure demolition (slab left) | $29 – $35 | per square foot | Collapse, debris and ash haul-off, slab left |
| Flooring removal, no asbestos | $5.25 – $6.50 | per square foot | Removal, scrape, haul-off |
| Self-leveler grinding, up to 1/4 in., no asbestos | $5 – $6.50 | per square foot | Dust-controlled grinding, cleanup, haul-off |
| Self-leveler or topping break-out, over 1/4 in., no asbestos | $7.50 – $10.50 | per square foot | Chipping, loading, hauling, disposal |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| In-ground pool removal (partial removal and backfill, or full removal) | $15,750 – $31,500 | per pool | Method your city requires: break out the top and backfill with compaction, or remove the whole shell; drain, haul, backfill; gas, water and electrical lines to the pool capped (by licensed trades where required) |
| Block wall demolition, 6 ft high with footing | $170 – $205 | per linear foot | Wall and footing removal, haul-off |
| Fence removal, chain link or wood, up to 6 ft | $12.25 – $14.75 | per linear foot | Remove posts and fabric, haul-off |
| Curb and gutter removal | $20 – $25.50 | per linear foot | Saw cut, break-up, haul, recycling |
| Pavement striping removal, 4 in. stripe | $6 – $7 | per linear foot | Grind or blast stripe off |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Core drilling, 2-inch hole, concrete up to 4 in. thick | $105 – $130 | per hole | Drilling, core removal and slurry cleanup |
| Core drilling, 4-inch hole, concrete up to 4 in. thick | $200 – $245 | per hole | Drilling, core removal and slurry cleanup |
| Core drilling, 4-inch hole, concrete 4 to 6 in. thick | $225 – $275 | per hole | Drilling, core removal and slurry cleanup |
| Saw cutting, plain concrete slab or paving, up to 4 in. deep | $5.75 – $7.25 | per linear foot | |
| Saw cutting, slab with wire mesh, up to 4 in. deep | $7.50 – $9.25 | per linear foot | |
| Saw cutting, slab with rebar, up to 4 in. deep | $12 – $14.75 | per linear foot | |
| Saw cutting, plain concrete wall, up to 4 in. deep | $23 – $27.50 | per linear foot | |
| Opening in a 4-inch reinforced slab on grade, under 24 SF | $105 – $130 | per square foot | |
| Opening in a 6-inch reinforced concrete wall, under 24 SF | $140 – $170 | per square foot | |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Concrete slab removal, 4 in., under 5,000 SF | $8.75 – $10.50 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Concrete slab removal, 4 in., 5,000 SF and up | $6 – $7.25 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Concrete slab removal, 6 in., under 5,000 SF | $10.50 – $13.25 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Concrete slab removal, 6 in., 5,000 SF and up | $7.25 – $8.75 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Concrete slab removal, 8 in., under 5,000 SF | $15.75 – $19 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Concrete slab removal, 8 in., 5,000 SF and up | $10.50 – $12.75 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Asphalt removal, 4 in., under 5,000 SF | $7.25 – $8.50 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Asphalt removal, 4 in., 5,000 SF and up | $3.70 – $4.75 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Asphalt removal, 6 in., under 5,000 SF | $8 – $9.25 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Asphalt removal, 6 in., 5,000 SF and up | $4.50 – $5.75 | per square foot | Break-up, load, haul, recycling |
| Concrete and asphalt crushing to base, on site | $7.50 – $11.25 | per ton | Crusher mobilization, crushing, stockpiling |
A job just under 5,000 SF is never billed more than the same job at 5,000 SF.
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Excavation and soil export | $94 – $115 | per cubic yard | Dig, load, haul, clean-dirt disposal |
| Rough grading, on-site cut and fill | $1.35 – $1.85 | per square foot of pad | Machine cut, fill and shape |
| Fine grading | $1.10 | per square foot | Grader finish to plan grades |
| Fill dirt, delivered, placed and compacted | $62 – $77 | per cubic yard | Fill material delivered, spread, compacted |
| Trenching by machine, 2 ft wide x 4 ft deep, backfilled and compacted | $11.75 – $14 | per linear foot | Excavate, backfill, compact; spoils spread on site |
| Base rock (crushed aggregate base), 6 in., placed | $3.15 – $3.95 | per square foot | Base delivered, spread, compacted |
| Lime stabilization (lime-treated subgrade), 6 in. | $2.40 – $3.15 | per square foot | Lime, mixing, compaction |
| Utility potholing by hand (up to 1 cubic yard) | $400 – $490 | each | Hand dig to expose, backfill |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Lot clearing and grubbing (brush, trees under 6 in.) | $22,000 – $26,250 | per acre | Cut, grub, chip, haul-off |
| Heavy clearing and grubbing (trees up to 16 in.) | $35,750 – $44,250 | per acre | Cut, grub, chip, haul-off |
| Weed abatement and brush cutting (fire clearance) | $1,775 – $2,100 | per acre | Cut, rake, haul green waste |
| Tree removal within a clearing or demolition scope, trunk up to 6 in. | $1,625 – $1,925 | each | Cut, chip, haul-off |
| Tree removal within a clearing or demolition scope, trunk 6 to 12 in. | $2,400 – $2,875 | each | Cut, chip, haul-off |
| Tree removal within a clearing or demolition scope, trunk 12 to 24 in. | $3,200 – $3,825 | each | Cut, chip, haul-off |
| Tree removal within a clearing or demolition scope, trunk 24 to 36 in. | $4,800 – $5,725 | each | Cut, chip, haul-off |
| Tree removal within a clearing or demolition scope, trunk 36 to 48 in. | $6,375 – $7,625 | each | Cut, chip, haul-off |
| Stump grinding within a clearing scope, trunk up to 24 in. | $615 – $735 | each | Grind below grade |
| Temporary construction fence, 6 ft chain link, up to 6 months | $21 – $25 | per linear foot | Panels, stands, install and removal |
| Silt fence, 3 ft high | $9.25 – $11.25 | per linear foot | Install and remove |
| Fiber rolls (wattles), 9 in. | $17.00 – $20.50 | per linear foot | Install and remove |
| Stabilized construction entrance (rock) | $12.50 – $14.75 | per square foot | Rock pad install and removal |
| Storm drain inlet protection | $180 – $220 | each | Install and remove |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Hydroseeding (seed, fiber mulch, tackifier) | $12,000 – $18,500 | per acre | Seed mix, fiber mulch and tackifier sprayed on prepared soil |
| Hydroseeding with bonded fiber matrix (slopes) | $14,000 – $21,250 | per acre | Seed plus bonded fiber matrix for slope erosion control |
| Irrigation system installed (Rain Bird or equivalent) | $1.85 – $2.90 | per square foot of irrigated area | Layout, trenching, PVC mains and laterals, valves, spray/rotor heads or drip, smart controller, testing; backfill and cleanup |
| Irrigation, commercial and large open turf on rotors (1 acre or more) | $1.35 – $1.85 | per square foot of irrigated area | Rotor zones on open turf: layout, trenching, PVC mains and laterals, valves, rotors, smart controller, testing |
All asbestos abatement, whatever the size, is performed by a Cal/OSHA-registered asbestos abatement contractor under subcontract to SoCal Removal. The minimum is $1,950 per job.
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Popcorn ceiling asbestos removal | $9.50 – $12.75 | per square foot of ceiling | Containment, removal, disposal, manifest |
| Asbestos floor tile and black mastic removal | $17 – $23.50 | per square foot | Containment, removal, disposal, manifest |
| Asbestos drywall and joint compound removal | $24.50 – $30.50 | per square foot of surface | Containment, removal, disposal, manifest |
| Asbestos plaster or stucco removal | $53 – $66 | per square foot of surface | Containment, removal, disposal, manifest |
| Asbestos duct removal and disposal, round duct up to 6 in. diameter | $84 – $105 | per linear foot | Duct, wrap, tape and boots; bagging and disposal |
| Asbestos duct removal and disposal, round duct 6 to 12 in. diameter | $100 – $125 | per linear foot | Duct, wrap, tape and boots; bagging and disposal |
| Transite flue, water-heater vent or furnace-closet asbestos removal (HVAC contractor removes the furnace) | $1,950 – $4,475 | per home | Transite flue, closet wrap and debris |
| Bathroom tub surround: asbestos tile, setting material and drywall on three walls (under 100 SF) | $1,950 – $3,800 | per bathroom | Containment, removal, disposal, waste manifest |
| Small asbestos jobs (closet, duct mastic, drywall cuts) | $1,950 – $3,800 | per visit | Containment, removal, disposal, waste manifest |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Lead-based paint removal | $15.75 – $22.50 | per square foot of painted surface | Containment, removal, cleanup, disposal |
| Lead paint chip sample (third-party consultant, accredited lab) | $95 – $120 | per sample | Collection, lab analysis, results |
| Lead dust wipe sample (third-party consultant, accredited lab) | $95 – $120 | per sample | Collection, lab analysis, results |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Underground storage tank (UST) removal, steel fuel or holding tank, up to 15,000 gallons | $1.85 – $2.65 | per gallon of capacity | Cleaning and rinsate disposal, excavation to expose, removal, cutting, transport and recycling, native backfill |
| Above-grade tank removal, steel fuel or holding tank, up to 15,000 gallons | $1.85 – $2.65 | per gallon of capacity | Cleaning and rinsate disposal, disconnection, cutting, transport and recycling |
| Petroleum-contaminated soil, excavation | $25 – $30 | per ton | Dig and stockpile on liner |
| Petroleum-contaminated soil, loading | $14 – $17 | per ton | Load for transport |
| Petroleum-contaminated soil, thermal treatment | $90 – $110 | per ton | Non-hazardous soil, heated at a permitted facility to burn off the hydrocarbons; billed by scale weight, trucking priced by distance |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Construction and demolition debris removal (we load) | $135 – $160 | per cubic yard | Labor, loading, hauling, disposal |
| Clean concrete recycling fee, no rebar | $24.50 – $30.50 | per cubic yard | Recycler fee only; loading and trucking extra |
| Concrete recycling fee, with rebar | $37 – $45.50 | per cubic yard | Recycler fee only; loading and trucking extra |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Asbestos bulk sample, PLM, standard turnaround | $120 – $145 | per sample | Collection by an independent CAC or CSST, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Asbestos bulk sample, PLM, next day | $145 – $175 | per sample | Collection by an independent CAC or CSST, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Asbestos bulk sample, PLM, same day | $220 – $280 | per sample | Collection by an independent CAC or CSST, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Asbestos point count, PLM 400-point (sample under 10%) | $160 – $205 | per sample | Re-analysis at the same accredited lab, updated signed report |
| Asbestos air sample, PCM | $74 – $95 | per sample | Collection by an independent CAC or CSST, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Asbestos clearance air sample, TEM (AHERA) | $495 – $615 | per sample | Collection by an independent CAC or CSST, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Lead paint chip sample | $95 – $120 | per sample | Collection by an independent CDPH-certified lead inspector or sampling technician, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Lead dust wipe sample | $95 – $120 | per sample | Collection by an independent CDPH-certified lead inspector or sampling technician, accredited-lab analysis, signed report |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Drywall replacement, hung, taped and textured | $5.25 – $7 | per square foot | Board, tape, texture |
| Interior painting, walls and ceilings | $3.70 – $4.75 | per square foot of surface | Prep, primer, two coats |
| Concrete slab replacement, 4 in. | $15.75 – $20 | per square foot | Base prep, forms, concrete, finish |
| Asphalt patch-back, 4 in. | $11.25 – $13.50 | per square foot | Saw cut, base prep, tack, hot mix |
| Item | Price | Unit | Includes |
|---|
| Below-grade and wall waterproofing, fluid-applied membrane | $10.50 – $13.75 | per square foot | Surface prep, primer, membrane |
| Below-grade waterproofing system, specified (90-mil membrane, epoxy primer, drainage panel, manufacturer warranty) | $15.75 – $21 | per square foot | Surface prep, 2-coat epoxy primer, detailing, 90-mil membrane, drainage panel, manufacturer inspections and warranty |
| Penetrating concrete or masonry sealer | $1.85 – $2.65 | per square foot | Cleaning, sealer application |
Minimum charges
| Job type | Minimum |
|---|
| Asbestos or lead job | $1,950 per job |
| Demolition, concrete cutting, site preparation, hauling, restoration or waterproofing job | $3,750 per job |
| Tank removal | $5,600 per tank, one removal mobilization |
| Additional tank, same site and mobilization | $2,800 per tank |
| Tank removal return trip (remobilization) | $1,950 per trip |
| Lab-results testing visit (asbestos or lead) | $475 per visit |
| Rule 1403 asbestos survey (CAC-signed report) | $1,000 per building |
Permit or notice needed?
| Work | Permit or notice usually needed |
|---|
| House or structure demolition | City demolition permit and an air-district asbestos notification, even when no asbestos is found. |
| Interior demolition | Usually covered by the project’s building permit, plus an asbestos survey |
| Asbestos abatement | Air-district notification and Cal/OSHA notice on jobs of 100 SF or more. |
| Lead abatement | CDPH notification for abatement projects |
| Pool removal | City demolition permit, with inspections |
| Tank removal | County (CUPA) or fire department removal permit, with an inspector on site |
| Excavation and grading | City grading permit above the city’s threshold; Cal/OSHA permit for trenches 5 ft or deeper that workers enter; DigAlert ticket |
| Concrete and asphalt removal | Usually none on private property; encroachment permit in the public right-of-way |
| Hauling | Encroachment permit for a bin in the street; recycling plan in many cities |
| Land clearing | Grading or tree permits in some cities; usually none for weed abatement |
| Hydroseed, irrigation, waterproofing, patch-back | Usually none, or covered by the project’s building permit |
Requirements vary by city and county. Permit fees are not included; we pull or coordinate the permits our work needs, billed at cost plus administrative time. See demolition permit and AQMD fees.
What if the site doesn’t match the plan?
Worked examples using these unit prices, with what else to budget for: permits, inspections and standby, testing, manifests, coordination and administrative time. Each example is an illustration under its stated assumptions, not a quote.
| What if… | Example budget, high end | Worked example |
|---|
| The asbestos survey finds popcorn ceiling in a house being demolished | Up to $63,550 for 1,500 SF | Demolition cost |
| The slab and foundation come out too | Up to $76,500 for 1,500 SF | Demolition cost |
| Old flooring tests positive for asbestos | Up to $18,800 for 800 SF, plus testing | Floor tile and mastic cost |
| The slab is thicker than the drawings show | Up to $57,000 for 3,000 SF at 8 in. | Concrete and asphalt cost |
| The job is just under 5,000 SF | Never billed above the 5,000 SF price | Concrete and asphalt cost |
| The asbestos is only a few square feet | $1,950 job minimum | Asbestos removal cost |
| Grading uncovers an unknown buried tank | $5,600 minimum, plus agency items at cost | Tank removal cost |
| Export soil turns out to be contaminated | Up to about $157 per ton before trucking | Excavation and grading cost |
Using these prices
Use these ranges as budget unit prices for early estimates, alternates and added or deleted quantities. Contract unit prices are set in the proposal or bid, and large commercial and public projects are priced from plans or bid documents, often with volume pricing. Proposals break into a schedule of values for monthly pay applications. Cost terms glossary
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Disclaimer: a guide, not a quote.
These prices are a guide for budgeting, not a quote. They are our 2026 price ranges for common projects in Southern California. Your written price depends on the site, access, quantities, the materials found, the schedule and the documents you provide, and it can come in above or below these ranges; the written proposal governs.
Permits, inspections and other government fees vary from city to city and county to county and are not included. Neither are plan preparation, engineering, utility planning, agency submittals and coordination, inspector standby, return trips or administrative time, other than the asbestos air-district notice we prepare and file. Testing is priced on the testing page. Worked examples illustrate their stated assumptions and are not quotes. When a project needs any of these, they’re listed in the written proposal.
A written proposal follows a site walk or a review of your plans, reports and photos.
SoCal Removal is the business name of Abajian Enterprise, a California corporation. CSLB #980451 (A, B, C-21). Certifications: HAZ, ASB (ASB for bidding only). Verify the license · Insurance and project bonding