Demolition Costs and Permits

[Joshua Berliner]

Hi BP community! 

I recently purchased my first project in Santa Monica and am pretty much in the dark regarding demolition costs. 

I've been receiving quotes from contractors, but the price range has been fairly wide. 

There are two questions I would love to hear your thoughts on:

1) What is an appropriate price for demolition on a 2 floor, 1400sqft condo. Includes removing flooring, exposing top of walls to gain insight on whether low bearing or not, and kitchen cabinetry. 

2) Is there a way for a proactive homeowner to reduce demo costs, i.e., pulling permit from city, knocking down cabinetry?

Can't wait to hear all your thoughts! Thanks in advance! 

Best,

Josh