Chicago Demolition Contractor
Interior, selective, garage and concrete demolition from North Shore Handyman
Call (312) 313-9394- 27 on the team
- 11+ years
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimates
Anybody can knock down a wall. Some of your neighbors have tried, usually on a Saturday, usually right before finding out what was inside it.
I'm Chris. If you're looking for a demolition contractor Chicago homeowners and businesses can trust around the parts of the building that are staying, that's where my crew does its best work. We've been remodeling around this city for over 11 years, so we take things out knowing what has to happen next.
Demolition Services We Handle in Chicago
Here's what our crew takes apart, and how.
Interior Demolition
Interior demolition Chicago remodels need means taking out walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets and fixtures, without damaging what's staying. Getting the utilities safely handled first and keeping dust away from the rest of the building are most of the job.
Selective Demolition
Selective demolition is the careful version: one wall, one section of a building, one old addition. It's more about knowing where to stop than how hard to swing.
Kitchen Demolition and Bathroom Demolition
Kitchen demolition and bathroom demolition are usually where a remodel begins. We can do it as a standalone job if you've got your own plan, or as the first step in a remodel with our own crew.
Garage Demolition
A lot of old Chicago alley garages are past saving. Garage demolition clears the way for a new one, and we can also take care of the slab.
Concrete Demolition and Concrete Removal
Concrete demolition and concrete removal cover old driveways, patios, sidewalks and slabs. It's heavy work, but it's also a good way to find out what's been wrong underneath. If you want new concrete after, we pour that too.
Commercial Demolition
Commercial demolition for tenant turnover and build-outs usually means stripping a space out on a schedule, within your building's rules. Tell us what the landlord needs, and we'll plan around that. There aren't many demolition companies Chicago landlords can also hand the rebuild to.
What About Tearing Down a Whole Building?
Residential demolition of an entire house or building takes heavy equipment and its own set of permits. Call and tell us about the job, and we'll tell you plainly how we'd handle it.
What Demolition Costs in Chicago
Your demolition cost depends on:
- Size and materials. Plaster and brick are heavier and slower than drywall.
- Hauling. Debris has to go somewhere, and it's priced by the load.
- Access. Third floor walk-ups and tight gangways make everything take longer.
- Hazards. Older buildings can contain asbestos or lead, which have to be handled properly before work starts.
We'll come see it and give you a free estimate. Demolition contractors Chicago owners should trust won't quote without knowing what's in the walls.
When Demolition Is the Wrong Fix
If you're not sure what you want to build yet, slow down. You can't un-demolish a wall, and some of them are holding up your house. If you've got no plan and no permits yet, let's talk first. We've seen plenty of projects where a tear-out happened way too early, and it cost the owner more in the end.
Why Hire Our Demolition Contractors
Lots of companies can make a mess disappear. Our edge is that we're remodelers. We know which pipes and walls matter, because we're usually the ones working around them next.
Here's what you get from us:
- Careful work around whatever's staying
- Debris hauled off, and a site that's cleaned up
- Licensed and insured
- One company if your job goes from demo straight into the rebuild
Chicago Demolition Questions
Do I need a permit for demolition in Chicago?
Often, yes, depending on what's coming down. We'll go over what your project needs when we come out.
Can you take out a load-bearing wall?
It's possible, but it has to be planned and supported properly. We'll want to see the wall first, and it may need an engineer.
What about asbestos and lead?
Older Chicago buildings can have both. It has to be checked and handled correctly before tear-out begins, and we'll talk through that up front.
Do you haul everything away?
Yes, debris removal is part of how we do the job. We'll spell out what's included in your estimate.
Call Our Chicago Demolition Crew
If you need a demolition company Chicago landlords and homeowners can hand the job to, call me at (312) 313-9394 or fill out the form. You'll get a free, no-pressure estimate.
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All the best,
Chris