Tearing down an old house, a sagging garage or a barn that's past saving? Tell us what you need removed and we'll connect you with an independent demolition contractor who works the Springfield area. The referral is free and there's no obligation.
What a demolition job involves
Most people picture the machine knocking the walls down, but on a typical residential job that is the short part. The work before it takes longer: a permit from the local building department, disconnecting gas, electric, water and sewer, checking for asbestos in older buildings, and planning where the debris goes. After the structure is down, the crew removes the foundation if the job calls for it, hauls debris, backfills the hole and leaves the lot rough-graded.
A good contractor walks the site first. Access, nearby buildings, trees, overhead lines and the age of the structure all change the price and the method.
What it typically costs
Angi's 2026 data puts the national average for demolishing a house at $15,800, with most homeowners paying $6,000 to $25,000 and a per-square-foot range of $4 to $17. Smaller jobs cost far less: Angi lists shed or barn removal at $250 to $3,000, mobile homes at $3,000 to $7,000 and garages at $2,000 to $10,000. These are national figures, not quotes. Your price in Springfield depends on size, access, disposal fees and what's inside the walls. See the cost guide for the details.
Asbestos and older buildings
Asbestos turns up in houses built before the 1980s, in siding, floor tile, pipe wrap and some insulation. Federal rules (the EPA asbestos NESHAP) govern demolition of regulated buildings, and states add their own. In Missouri, the Department of Natural Resources runs the state asbestos program, which covers demolition notifications and inspections for regulated projects. Check its asbestos page or ask your contractor whether your project is covered. Ask any contractor how they handle the inspection before you sign.
How the referral works
- Fill in the short form with your address, what you want removed and your timeline.
- We pass your request to an independent demolition contractor serving Springfield and the Ozarks.
- The contractor contacts you, visits the site and gives you a written estimate.
We are a referral service, not a demolition company. Contractors are independent, carry their own insurance and set their own prices. Always ask for proof of insurance and confirm who pulls the permit.
Services
Areas we cover
Springfield, Battlefield, Republic, Willard, Strafford, Rogersville and other communities in Springfield and the Ozarks. See service areas.