Few remodel moves feel as dramatic—or as daunting—as knocking down an interior wall. Whether you want a sun-splashed open kitchen or need a larger primary suite, understanding the true cost to remove wall is the first step. CountBricks combines AI-powered estimating, live voice capture and real-time material pricing to give Austin homeowners clarity before the first hammer swings.
1. Structural Type
Is the wall load-bearing? Removing framing that carries roof or floor weight typically costs 2-3× more than taking out a simple partition because engineers, beams and additional labor are required.
2. Size and Materials
A 6-foot drywall panel with hollow framing costs far less to demo than a full 18-foot masonry feature. Material disposal fees scale accordingly.
3. Utilities Inside the Wall
• Electrical rewiring
• HVAC duct reroutes
• Plumbing stacks
Each utility adds both trade labor and inspection fees.
4. Finish Restoration
After the wall is gone you still need seamless flooring, texture and paint. Many budgets forget this stage and get surprised later.
5. Access and Site Protection
Downtown condos require elevator scheduling and extra debris handling. Suburban homes with ample driveway space cost less to stage.
Based on hundreds of recent CountBricks projects logged through our estimating engine:
• Non-load-bearing wall, 8-10 ft: $1,800 – $3,200
• Load-bearing wall, 10-15 ft with LVL beam: $4,500 – $9,000
• Large span or masonry wall: $10,000 – $18,000+
These figures include demolition, disposal, basic patching and a standard paint match. Flooring, electrical relocations and premium finishes would sit on top of the baseline.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a live voice session.
2. Walk our AI through your space while streaming video—no measuring tape needed.
3. The software recognizes studs, joists and fixtures, instantly flagging load paths.
4. Real-time material pricing from local suppliers populates the estimate while you speak.
5. Within minutes you receive a line-item proposal and digital plan marked up with beam specs and patching zones.
Because CountBricks uses current commodity data and verified trade rates, your number is anchored to today’s market—no generic square-foot multipliers.
Austin requires permits for any structural changes and most utility relocations. CountBricks handles:
• Engineer-stamped beam calculations
• Online permit submissions
• Scheduling city inspections
• Tracking status inside your customer dashboard
• Asbestos or lead in mid-century drywall
• Sagging floor joists uncovered once the wall is gone
• Out-of-plumb ceilings needing sistered rafters
• Electrical panels lacking capacity for added circuits
Our pre-demo scan flags these risks so you can budget before surprises surface.
• Bundle wall removal with adjacent remodel phases to share site protection and permit fees
• Opt for engineered lumber instead of steel when span allows
• Refinish continuous flooring rather than patching isolated boards
• Schedule work during off-peak seasons when trade availability is higher
The National Association of Realtors reports that open-concept layouts recoup up to 65% of their cost at resale. CountBricks partners with lending platforms so you can secure low-interest rehab loans directly from your project portal, spreading payments over 12–60 months.
• AI estimates in under 15 minutes
• In-house structural engineers
• Transparent, fixed-price contracts
• Seamless coordination of demo, framing, MEP trades and finishing
• Progress tracking and e-sign change orders inside one app
Ready to see your space wide open? Start a free voice walkthrough now at CountBricks.com/services and receive your personalized cost to remove wall today.
When the Ramirez family purchased their 1970s ranch, a narrow partition separated the kitchen from the den. They contacted CountBricks through a voice walkthrough to learn the cost to remove wall and merge the spaces.
• 12-ft load-bearing wall supporting attic joists
• Reroute two HVAC runs and one plumbing vent
• Seamless install of engineered hardwood across both rooms
• Upgrade of electrical panel from 100 A to 150 A
Our AI generated a preliminary cost of $8,450. After an on-site verification by a CountBricks project manager, the fixed-price contract landed at $8,630—just 2% variance thanks to real-time data.
1. Permit approval: 6 business days
2. Demolition and temporary shoring: 1 day
3. LVL beam install and inspections: 2 days
4. Utility relocations: 2 days
5. Drywall, texture, flooring and paint: 4 days
Total on-site time: 9 working days, all tracked through the CountBricks customer portal with daily photo logs.
• 220 sq ft of open family space
• Natural light increased by 30% per post-project Lux reading
• Home appraised $24,000 higher just three months later
• Early detection of panel capacity avoided a mid-build electrical delay
• Using one continuous flooring vendor reduced material waste by 18%
• A pre-scheduled city inspection window prevented costly downtime
Curious how your layout stacks up? Begin a no-obligation walkthrough now at CountBricks.com/consultation and receive your detailed cost to remove wall by the end of the day.
