House Demolition. Permit to cleared pad. Charlotte NC

Demolition

The whole teardown, handled by one crew.

We pull the permit, coordinate disconnects and the asbestos survey, tear the house down, haul every bit of debris, and leave you a rough-graded, build-ready lot — with the paperwork to prove it.

Demolition permit & utility disconnect coordination
Asbestos survey coordination on pre-1980 homes
Full structural teardown with excavator
Foundation: leave, cap, or full removal
All debris hauled to licensed disposal
Lot rough-graded and build-ready

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What we handle

Handled for you — every job.

The parts people dread, we take off your plate.

Permits & notifications

We pull the demolition permit and file the required state (NESHAP) notification — you sign nothing at the county office.

Utility disconnects

We coordinate power, water, gas and septic disconnects and verify them before anything comes down.

Asbestos survey

Homes built before 1980 get a survey coordinated for you — and licensed abatement handled if it turns up.

Foundation, your call

Leave it, cap it, or fully break out and haul the slab. We price every option so you decide.

Complete haul-off

Every bit of debris loaded and hauled to licensed disposal — concrete and metal recycled where we can.

Lender & builder docs

Written proof of the completed demolition for your lender, inspector or building crew.

Straight answers on price

What a teardown actually costs.

We've quoted honest, up-front pricing in Charlotte since 2018 — back when nobody else in this market would. These are real all-in ranges for wood-frame homes, with permits, disconnects, teardown, haul-off and rough grading included.

1,000–1,500 sq ft

Smaller Homes

Bungalows, mill houses, small ranches

from $15K

All-in · 2–4 days on site

Permit & disconnect coordination
Full teardown with excavator
All debris hauled to licensed disposal
Foundation: leave, cap, or remove

Pre-1980 homes need an asbestos survey first — we coordinate it.

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1,500–2,000 sq ft

Mid-Size Homes

Typical Charlotte ranches & two-stories

$15K+

All-in · 3–5 days on site

Permit, state notification & disconnects
Structure, driveway & outbuildings together
Debris sorted — concrete & metal recycled
Lot left rough-graded & build-ready

City of Charlotte demolition permit required — we pull it.

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2,000–3,000+ sq ft

Larger Homes

Two-stories, additions, brick or block

$20K–50K

All-in · 4–7 days on site

Full project management, permit to grade
Brick/block & tight-access quoted accurately
Basement & slab break-out available
Documentation for your lender or builder

Brick/block construction typically runs 30–50% above wood-frame.

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All-in, flat-rate — quoted precisely after a site walk. Never hourly.

What moves the price

Every job is different — here's what we check on the site walk to land your flat number.

Square footage and number of stories
Construction — wood frame vs. brick or block (typically 30–50% more)
Foundation type — slab, crawlspace or basement
Asbestos or other hazardous material
Site access and how far debris has to travel
Total debris volume and what can be recycled

Recent job · Cornelius, NC

House and shed, both down in one day.

A single-story house with a detached shed in Cornelius. The owner wanted the lot clear and both structures gone in one mobilization. Same site, same day — this is what $16,500 actually bought.

Mini excavator sorting demolition debris from a house teardown in Cornelius NC — **1 · Excavator on the pile.** Roof and framing down, sorting lumber from roofing as we go.

Excavator pulling house walls inward during demolition in Cornelius NC — **2 · Walls pulled in.** Structure brought down inward so debris stays on the lot, not in the neighbor's yard.

Demolition debris being loaded out after a house and shed teardown in Cornelius NC — **3 · Loading out.** Lumber, roofing and block separated for haul-off — recyclables pulled before the rest goes to the landfill.

House — $15,000 flatShed — $1,500 flatOne day for both, start to finish

Most demo outfits quote the house and then surprise you with the shed. We priced both up front and knocked them down in the same trip.

How it runs

Four steps to build-ready ground.

1

Site Walk

We walk the property within 48 hours, check access and utilities, and confirm the full scope.

2

Flat Quote

One written, all-in number within 24 hours. We pull permits and order disconnects.

3

We Do the Work

Our iron, our operators. Teardown, clearing, grading and haul-off — debris sorted and gone.

4

Build-Ready Handover

Lot rough-graded and clean, with documentation for your builder or lender.

FAQ

Straight answers.

How much does it cost to demolish a house in Charlotte?

Most wood-frame teardowns run from $15K all-in depending on size, construction and access — permits, disconnects, teardown, haul-off and rough grading included. Mobile homes run from $6.5K. Every job gets a flat written quote after a site walk — never an hourly meter.

Do I need a permit to tear down a house?

Yes — a demolition permit and utility disconnects are required. We pull the permit, file the state notification, and coordinate the disconnects for you. It's all included.

What about asbestos?

Homes built before 1980 typically need an asbestos survey before demolition. We coordinate the survey and any required abatement so the job is done safely and to code.

What happens to the foundation and slab?

Your call — leave it, cap it, or fully break out and remove it. We price each option so you can decide what fits your next build.

How long does a house demolition take?

Most homes are down and hauled off in 2–7 days depending on size, construction and access. Mobile homes are usually 1–2 days.

Are you licensed, insured and bonded?

Yes — licensed and insured in NC and SC, with a certificate of insurance available on request before we ever roll onto your property.

Can you demolish a house that still has stuff in it?

Yes. As the heavy-work division of a junk-removal company, we can clear the contents and take the structure in one trip — no separate cleanout crew needed.

Do you handle fire-damaged or condemned structures?

Yes — unsafe, fire- or storm-damaged and condemned structures are routine for us, handled safely and to code.

How soon can you start?

We schedule a site walk within 48 hours and get you a written quote within 24 hours after. Most jobs start within a week or two of approval.

One crew, the whole site

We don't stop at the teardown.

Most demo companies hand you a cleared lot and leave. We're a full site-work outfit — the same crew takes your property all the way to build-ready.

Site Work

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House Demolition.
Permit to cleared pad.

The whole teardown, handled by one crew.