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Through our efforts and those of our Certified Contractors, over two hundred thousand tons of usable building materials have been diverted from landfills. These materials go to markets both in the U.S. and abroad.
In the U.S. materials are shipped to one of our warehouses or those of a partnering organization for sales and distribution to the public. Some materials are used as raw material by furniture, cabinet and flooring manufacturers. Larger dimensional lumber is shipped to mills that resurface and cut the lumber for reuse in homes and commercial buildings.
Contractors and building owners who hire us are pleased with our own safety programs and training. We have a nearly spotless record of starting and completing jobs on time and on budget.
Tax donations are available for every private building owner. These donations can often be substantial – large enough to pay for the costs of deconstruction. The following chart shows actual deconstruction jobs and the tax donation value received by the homwowners. These amounts are dependent upon many variables and should not be used for your specific application. |
Actual Appraised Donation Values
| City
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| Appraised Donation Value |
| California |
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| Atherton |
5,523 |
$182,346 |
| Fremont |
2,220 |
$65,000 |
| Healdsburg |
2,772 |
$174,315 |
| Larkspur |
2,304 |
$129,425 |
| Los Gatos |
3,696 |
$140,040 |
| Napa |
(house & barn) 2,804 |
$102,025 |
| Newport Beach |
6,771 |
$333,000 |
| Oakland |
1,400 |
$74,144 |
| Orinda |
4,275 |
$137,940 |
| Pacific Palisades |
4,500 |
$162,600 |
| Palo Alto |
2,488 |
$94,849 |
| Rancho Santa Fe |
4,900 |
$168,465 |
| Santa Barbara |
2,100 |
$57,000 |
| Santa Cruz |
3,342 |
$137,712 |
| Santa Monica |
1,400 |
$46,694 |
| Woodside |
8,600 |
$326,863 |
Colorado
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| Boulder |
3,300 |
$114,000 |
| Boulder |
5,800 |
$232,000 |
| Denver |
2,900 |
$125,566 |
Illinois
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| Chicago |
2,200 |
$110,096 |
| Chicago |
2,800 |
$118,150 |
| Glencoe |
4,950 |
$204,000 |
Washington
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| Bellevue |
3,800 |
$175,600 |
Redmond |
800 |
$38,302 |
| Seattle |
1,600 |
$40,000 |
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The example below is a composite based on actual jobs and used here to make an economic comparison between deconstruction and demolition. This composite is a single story, 2200 square foot house plus garage, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, raised foundation, composite shingles, single-paned windows, carpeting, hardwood floors, and a 12 x 40 wood deck. The costs due not include removal of concrete slabs, sidewalks, foundations or asphalt, but do include the site being left in a rake clean condition (no debris).
In the machine demolition scenario, the owner pays $10,100, but in the TRP deconstruction scenario, the homeowner receives $4,702 in after tax benefits. In other words, the owner would be financially better off to the tune of $14,802 ($4,702 received in tax benefits vs. paying $10,100 in demolition costs). |
| TRP Deconstruction |
Demolition |
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Physical lowering of house
Disposal of trash & debris
Appraisal of salvaged materials
Total Costs
Donation Value*
Tax Savings* (after-tax value of donated materials)
Total Costs
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$17,238
4,100
3,000
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24,338
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88,000
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29,040
24,338
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$6,000
4,100
0
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10,100
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0
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0
10,100
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After-Tax Benefit / (Out of pocket cost) |
$4,702 |
(10,100) |
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| The after-tax difference between the two methods is $14,802 | |
| *Total materials (lumber, plywood, cabinets, plumbing and electrical fixtures, doors, windows, etc.) would generally appraise for $77,000 to $112,000 in good usable condition. Assuming a tax bracket of 33%(federal only - this will be larger in states with an additional income tax), the after-tax cash value, based on a typical appraisal value of $88,000, is $29,040. | Comparison between Deconstruction and Demolition |
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Now for the disclaimers. Figures vary depending on location, age and condition of the home and materials, topography, type of siding and interior walls, distance from TRP, landfill rates, etc. Still, the economics almost always favor TRP deconstruction over demolition. To calculate the economic benefits of deconstruction for your project take a look at this worksheet.
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Deconstruction & New Material UpdateIn Northern California, TRP's Oakland warehouse will receive:
* All materials from a 3500sq-ft home with maple flooring, dual glazed Milgard windows, pedalstal sinks, and custom hardware.
* All materials from a 1,200 sq-ft California bungalow in San Leandro, including great Douglas fir flooring
In Los Angeles, the Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Store will receive materials from the following:
* 1,200 sq-ft contemporary home in Carlsbad, including new cabinets, wood-frame siding, glass doors and deep jet bathtub
* 1,500 sq-ft remodel in La Mesa, including maple cabinets and all appliances
* 2,700 sq-ft home in Encinitas, including contemporary cabinets, stained glass doors, redwood siding and handsome light fixtures
* 5,400 sq-ft home in Pt. Loma, including beveled-glass French doors, steel frame decking, bookshelves, Jen Air cook top, Sub Zero refrigerator, granite vanities and like-new hot tub
* 2,300 sq-ft home in La Jolla, including French doors and dual-pane windows with plantation shutters, and hardwood flooring
* 6,000 sq-ft home in L.A.'s Hancock section, including cabinetry, vanities, whirlpool tub, raised-panel doors and appliances
* 1933 1,200 sq-ft classic home in L.A. with oak hardwood floors, hot tub, appliances and cabinetry
* 3,300 sq-ft home in Beverly Hills, including French doors with premium hardware, oak hardwood floors, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, Maytag washer/dryer and raised panel doors
* 1950's Pacific Palisades home, including oak hardwood flooring, T&G Douglas fir ceiling paneling, redwood decking and indoor Jacuzzi
* 4,000 sq-ft home in West San Fernando Valley, including premium bathroom vanities, double French doors, marble-top bar, Casablanca fans, kitchen appliances and cabinetry
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