Salvage and Recycling Planner
Free demolition tool

Salvage and Recycling Planner

Check the materials in your building to see what is commonly worth saving, recycling or disposing of.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual materials, access, hazards, local rules and conditions. Only a site visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Check your materials

    Lumber, brick, doors, windows, metal and more.

  2. 02

    Note their condition

    Good, fair or poor.

  3. 03

    See what is commonly worth saving

    Reuse, resale, recycling or disposal.

  4. 04

    Plan the approach

    Deconstruction, selective salvage or full demolition.

Tips

  • Old-growth lumber, old brick, solid doors and vintage hardware have the best resale value.
  • Clean concrete, steel and copper are commonly recycled.
  • Painted, treated or rotten wood usually goes to disposal.
Questions

About this tool.

Does salvage always save money?

Not always. It takes more labor, and value depends on the material and the market.

Can I donate materials?

Often yes. We can help arrange donation pickups.

Is this a valuation?

No. It is a guide to what is commonly saved. We assess on site.

Free estimate

Ready to start your demolition project?

Call us and we will walk the site and give you a clear plan and a written scope.

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