Demolition Multiple Old Houses, Outbuildings, Sheds, etc [Picture Heavy]

Are you experienced at demolishing buildings? What type of equipment do you have? What are you going to do with all the debris? I sure hope you are getting paid a decent amount for the job, as there does not appear to be anything of much value there.

That pile of vintage toilets and sinks should have value (not the broken ones), especially the older toilets where the bowl is separated from the tank by an elbow. The tanks will normally mount to the wall, sometimes up high.

Originally Posted by diesel1

Are you experienced at demolishing buildings? What type of equipment do you have? What are you going to do with all the debris? I sure hope you are getting paid a decent amount for the job, as there does not appear to be anything of much value there.

I wasn't clear at all. I bought the property. I will be hiring someone with equipment to do the demo work. Anything worth saving?

I don't know about where you live but our local volunteer fire department would jump at the chance to conduct training in a house like that. I watched our fire department do that in a 2 story house once and by the end of the day there wasn't much left.

You have a lot of good looking wood sitting there ... windows, bricks, fuel tanks, wood trim - all sellable.
If the house has a hardwood floor, that is also sellable ( depending on wood species - $0.10 to $1.50 per liner foot ) .
You may want to sort that pile leather tack out and see if any of it is sellable at a livestock auction, even if it's moldy .

Edit: toilets are illegal to sell used in some states, so please check local laws if you decide to do that.

Originally Posted by auction

I wasn't clear at all. I bought the property. I will be hiring someone with equipment to do the demo work. Anything worth saving?

If your planning to razz all the buildings then start from scratch you must have won a HUGE lottery. CONGRATULATIONS.

I think you have to decide the value of your time. It's mostly standard stuff. Copper,Brass, Aluminum.

Aluminum: Storm windows, siding, gutters, downspouts, flashing,etc.

Copper: Water pipes, maybe a copper water heater, possibly copper DWV as it branches off the cast iron, all the wiring, propane lines, heat pipes if it has forced hot water heat, fin tube.

Brass: Brass valves, plumbing fittings, faucets, possibly DWV fittings, different fittings on the boiler if it has one.

The oil fired furnace or boiler might have value if it's not more than ten years old.

The weather vane up on top of the barn.

Check out the hardware on the sliding doors. If it's antique cast iron it might have value.

The concrete slabs might be good to build upon later.

A well & septic system is worth protecting when heavy equipment is on the property.

Save any hardwoods. Trees sometimes add value to a property.

The roof line on the main part of the house is still running pretty close to true. Not seeing any major structural problems from the photo. A rehab might not be completely out of the question but they do tend to take on a life of their own. Sometimes the cost to do a rehab is equal to building new. You could pull off some of the siding to see if it's hiding some ugly. Check the foundation. If it's dry you're good. If it's damp or wet you would be better off to demo the house. Check for insect damage like wood borers.

Kinda the same thing on the barn. It could be a judgement call if there's not a lot of rot in the sill plate. If you tore off all of the things that were added on over the years the main structure might / might not still be okay.

I suppose it all depends on what you plan to do with the property.

Why anyone would want to destroy it all is beyond me. Especially that barn. To each their own I guess.

Originally Posted by HipoGear

Why anyone would want to destroy it all is beyond me. Especially that barn. To each their own I guess.

I've struggled all my life to have suitable shelter to work in,that barn has that and more. That 110 volt electrical service would be an easy upgrade.

If were a betting man I would say we're having our leg pulled.

Save the fly strip
You should find some interesting things during the work for sure. Hope it turns out great for you!

Originally Posted by auction

This is my new project. I'll be clearing the lot.

How many acres does your lot consist of, if you turned the land into a cemetery from one acre you'll get 1,250 burial plots Local zoning may not permit the internment of human remains but then a pet cemetery would probably work.

A pet cemetery plots not as valuable of those for humans but the density would make up the difference.

These are the sizes offered pet plots in two sizes 2' x 3' and 2' x 4' in flat stone and upright sections.

Costs for plots vary as widely as the values of homes, depending on demand. “In the San Francisco area I’ve seen individual grave sites sell for $10,000 to $12,000,” Anspach said. “In the Midwest that same 3×8-foot grave site could be $300 to $500.” Cemetery owners looking to maximize land space could also opt to build a multi-story mausoleum, which would provide additional interment options.

This is an awesome property. The house looks pretty rough tho.
Pic 1 has that tower roof piece; i would try to save that as it would have good resale value.
The brick chimney looks to have good fired bricks. Save as many as you can if possible. Good resale value in older bricks especially if they have a stamped manufacture. Do some research.
The open bay shed has potential for outside storage or car port and looks still sound. I wouldn't demo that. If you do, save all the metal roofing, it has value in reuse or resale.
The outhouse, burn it.
The first picture on your third post with the windows look to be stained glass or some kind of colored glass. Those could be a small fortune. Save them and as much of the frame and sash as you can.
The toilets, i don't know. The older ones may have value.
The big blue barn i wouldn't demo. It looks good and could be used to store building material and equipment for and demo or renovation projects you are doing. A building like that, even in rough shape, would cost tens of thousands to replace but may only need a few thousand to repair. Start with the roof and work your way down.
WOW, don't toss that farm sink. You will be surprised on how much that is worth.
The horse tack may be re-purposed but the money is in the cabinet its in. Iv been going to furniture auctions and see these go for stupid money. Old farm cabinets and cupboards are crazy money. Save it as much as possible.
The last picture is just a small out building and i see no need to demo it. Easily can move it to fit your needs.
Scattered through some of the pictures i see old tin pales, glass jugs, old door hinges, and lots of just old farm "junk". This stuff has good value and should be collected up. All this type of stuff would be good flee market items or auction stuff.
I also see a ton of rough cut lumber in almost all of these buildings. Its been said before, this wood has a ton of value. Don't have someone just come in there with a dozer and smash it all up. Take some time and pull beams, planks, windows, old doors and hardware. There are businesses that do this everyday that pay very well.

Looks to be a huge project, I wish you luck and keep us up to date on what you do please.