Demolition hammers, also known as pavement breakers or rock breakers, are used for breaking up hard surfaces to prepare for new construction. Whether you need to break ground or demolish existing man-made surfaces, manual or electric demolition hammers are a must-have tool.

Because of the prevalence of online tool distributors, it's easy to find and buy demolition hammers through direct brand websites or through construction supply sites. Demolition hammers run a wide range of prices depending on the brand and type of work, and you can save on these expensive tools by buying used or reconditioned.

When looking for demolition hammers online, consider the following options:

1. Browse the selection offered by big brand names;

2. Consider doing business with tool distributors for a wider range of demolition hammers;

3. Buy used or reconditioned for better bargain tools.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Browse a brand name demolition hammers distributor

There are several options if you're looking for a big brand demolition hammers distributor. The best known demolition hammers are produced by manufacturers of other power construction tools such as Makita, Milwaukee and Bosch. Shop a brand's entire line directly online.

I recommend: Makita and Milwaukee are both well-known makers of demolition hammers. If you're looking for a brand name manufacturer of demolition hammers, shop these brands first and compare the product features and specifications within the brand's line of demolition hammers.

Compare features of manual and electric demolition hammers

Before you buy a demolition hammer, compare the product specifications for manual demolition hammers and sledge hammers with the features offered by electric demolition hammers. The price differences between manual and electric tools are great, but you may find that for a small-scale demolition job you only need a specialized hand tool.

I recommend: Northern Tool offers a selection of Truper, Vaughan and Roughneck heavy duty hammers, including sledge and demolition hammers. Builders Square also allows you to compare upright and handheld electric demolition hammers with manual demolition hammers like those used by firefighters.

Save when you buy demolition hammers used or reconditioned

If you need to get an electric demolition hammer, but don't want to pay the full cost of a new demolition hammer, look for a demolition hammers online store that offers refurbished or used products. Like many other pieces of industrial and construction equipment, you can buy demolition hammers online that have been lightly used or that have been reconditioned prior to extended use.

I recommend: Bosch sells new or reconditioned products online from their line of electric demolition hammers. Gorilla Hammers sells a wider range of used and refurbished equipment and tool bits, including listings for demolition hammers.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you're looking to buy industrial demolition hammers for extended use in multiple construction projects, you may be interested in both electric and manual demolition hammers. Having several tools will help you get a job done faster and accommodate the specific needs of a wider range of jobs.