Demolition Contractor Invoice Template
A demolition contractor invoice bills project, lists equipment, labour and services on separate lines and states the terms (Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared). This template is pre-filled for tear down a 600 sq ft detached garage with a concrete slab and haul all debris away: 8 lines totalling $9,090.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a demolition contractor: tear down a 600 sq ft detached garage with a concrete slab and haul all debris away. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Riverside Demolition
789 Market Street
Fairview, OR 97024
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0189
Invoice
Bill to
Sam Patel
14 Elm Street
Springfield, IL 62704
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition permit and utility disconnect coordination | 1 each | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Pre-demolition asbestos survey, by licensed inspectorRoof, siding and floor samples sent to lab | 1 each | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Mechanical demolition of garage structureExcavator with thumb and operator | 1 day | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Labor crew for hand demolition and sortingThree laborers separating metal, wood and concrete | 24 hr | $55.00 | $1,320.00 |
| Slab break-out, 4-inch concrete | 600 sq ft | $3.50 | $2,100.00 |
| Roll-off container, 30-yard, mixed debris | 3 each | $650.00 | $1,950.00 |
| Clean concrete haul to recycler | 2 load | $320.00 | $640.00 |
| Site grading and seed after removal | 600 sq ft | $0.80 | $480.00 |
- Subtotal
- $9,090.00
- Balance due
- $9,090.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Riverside Demolition. Terms: Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Demolition Contractor invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Tear down a 600 sq ft detached garage with a concrete slab and haul all debris away |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | project |
| Usual payment terms | Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared |
| Deposit practice | A deposit covering the permit, survey and first containers is common, since those costs are paid before the machine arrives. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $9,090.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Slab break-out, 4-inch concrete: $2,100.00 (23%) |
| Labour hours billed | 24 h, $3,420.00 |
| Trade-specific fields | Demolition permit no., Asbestos survey report no., Utility disconnect confirmation, Job site address, Landfill ticket nos. |
Sample demolition contractor invoice line items
Tear down a 600 sq ft detached garage with a concrete slab and haul all debris away: 8 lines adding up to $9,090.00, split into equipment $3,750.00 (41%), labour $3,420.00 (38%) and services $930.00 (10%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition permit and utility disconnect coordination | 1 each | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Pre-demolition asbestos survey, by licensed inspector (Roof, siding and floor samples sent to lab) | 1 each | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Mechanical demolition of garage structure (Excavator with thumb and operator) | 1 day | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Labor crew for hand demolition and sorting (Three laborers separating metal, wood and concrete) | 24 hr | $55.00 | $1,320.00 |
| Slab break-out, 4-inch concrete | 600 sq ft | $3.50 | $2,100.00 |
| Roll-off container, 30-yard, mixed debris | 3 each | $650.00 | $1,950.00 |
| Clean concrete haul to recycler | 2 load | $320.00 | $640.00 |
| Site grading and seed after removal | 600 sq ft | $0.80 | $480.00 |
| Subtotal | $9,090.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $9,090.00 |
What a demolition contractor invoice should include
- Your demolition company name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Sam Patel in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-5859) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared
- Demolition permit no.: for example BP-341569
- Asbestos survey report no.: for example See notes
- Utility disconnect confirmation: for example See notes
- Job site address: for example 14 Elm Street
- Line items in project or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How demolition contractors bill
Usually prices a lump sum for the structure or interior strip-out, built from crew days, machine time and the number of dumpster or truck loads hauled to the landfill.
Demolition contractors commonly use "Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared". A deposit covering the permit, survey and first containers is common, since those costs are paid before the machine arrives.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Construction Laborers $22.47 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $55.00 per hour for "Labor crew for hand demolition and sorting" is 2.4 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Demolition Contractor invoicing tips
- Bill container and truck loads by count and attach the landfill or transfer-station tickets, because debris volume is the line customers most often think was inflated.
- Keep salvage credits on their own negative line, for example scrap steel or reclaimed beams the crew sold, so the customer sees the value they were promised was actually deducted.
- Note which utilities were confirmed disconnected and capped, and by whom, before the building came down; that record matters if a gas or water line is later found live.
- Price hazardous materials such as asbestos siding or lead-painted debris separately from ordinary demolition, since they need different handling and disposal than mixed construction waste.
Demolition Contractor billing disputes to head off
- Hidden items like a buried oil tank, extra slab thickness or old footings are where demolition bills grow. Stating on the estimate that unforeseen subsurface items are extra, and then invoicing them with photos, prevents most arguments.
- Damage to driveways and lawns from heavy equipment gets disputed if nobody recorded the condition first; listing the before-photos date on the invoice shows what was already cracked.
Work a demolition contractor can bill for
Core tasks of Construction Laborers (O*NET 47-2061.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
How to make a demolition contractor invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Riverside Demolition (your business) and the customer, Sam Patel, then demolition permit no..
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-5859 and set the terms to Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Demolition permit and utility disconnect coordination" (1 each) to "Site grading and seed after removal" (600 sq ft).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $9,090.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes demolition work.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the demolition work records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a demolition contractor invoice?
Add your demolition company details, the customer, demolition permit no., asbestos survey report no., utility disconnect confirmation and job site address, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for tear down a 600 sq ft detached garage with a concrete slab and haul all debris away totalling $9,090.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do demolition contractors charge?
Mostly project. Usually prices a lump sum for the structure or interior strip-out, built from crew days, machine time and the number of dumpster or truck loads hauled to the landfill.
When should a demolition contractor invoice be paid?
Deposit at permit, balance due when the site is cleared is the usual arrangement. A deposit covering the permit, survey and first containers is common, since those costs are paid before the machine arrives. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do demolition contractors earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Construction Laborers $22.47 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.