Demolition

Common labour factors for Demolition.

For a feasibility study, your Demolition breakdown is 25% labour, 0% material, and 75% fixed costs.

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Demolition - Structure
Description
Man Hours
Unit

Floors




Remove vinyl floor tiles or carpet


0.20
hrs/m2

Break up and remove concrete floor topping




  • 100mm thick

  • 1.00
    hrs/m2
  • 150mm thick

  • 1.50
    hrs/m2

    Scabble concrete to receive new screed


    0.20
    hrs/m2

    Walls




    100mm thick masonry wall


    0.40
    hrs/m2

    200mm thick masonry wall


    0.80
    hrs/m2

    Timber framed partly glazed plasterboard wall


    0.30
    hrs/m2

    Remove ceramic wall tiles on solid plaster, make good to receive paint finish


    1.00
    hrs/m2

    Cut and form opening in single skin masonry wall for single door, including toothing and bonding, and making good to render


    7.00
    hrs/item

    Roofing/Ceilings




    Take down suspended ceiling system


    0.30
    hrs/m2

    Remove asphalt roofing, make good


    1.00
    hrs/m2

    Windows and Doors




    Remove




  • 2400mm x 900mm steel window

  • 2.20
    hrs/item
  • 3200mm x 2700mm roller shutter door

  • 4.00
    hrs/item

    Remove door, including hardware, frame and architrave




  • Pair of solid core doors

  • 1.25
    hrs/item
  • Single hollow core door

  • 0.50
    hrs/item



    Demolition - Fixtures and Fittings
    Description
    Man Hours
    Unit

    Remove




  • 750mm high x 350mm deep wall shelving unit

  • 0.50
    hrs/item
  • Timber handrails and fixing brackets

  • 0.15
    hrs/m
  • 1200mm high pipe balustrade

  • 0.25
    hrs/m
    Demolition - Services
    Description
    Man Hours
    Unit

    Disconnection of Plumbing Fittings




    Disconnect and remove, including waste, vent, water supply pipework, taps




  • WC pan and cistern, or vanity basin

  • 1.20
    hrs/item
  • Stainless steel sink and drainer

  • 1.00
    hrs/item
  • Shower

  • 2.80
    hrs/item

    Pipework




    Disconnect and remove waste and vent pipework




  • 10mm to 50mm dia copper

  • 0.08
    hrs/m
  • 50mm to 80mm dia galvanised steel

  • 0.10
    hrs/m
  • 80mm to 100mm dia galvanised steel

  • 0.20
    hrs/m
  • 100mm to 150mm dia copper or cast iron

  • 0.35
    hrs/m

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