Residential Demolition NYC
Whole-house, detached garage, porch, and structural demo for homeowners. Permits, engineering, and haul - one contractor, one point of contact.
Residential Demo for NYC Homeowners
Residential demo in NYC - whether a detached garage, an enclosed porch, or a full house - requires DOB permits, utility disconnection, neighbor notifications, and careful staging. Most homeowners underestimate the paperwork. We handle it all.
Detached structures (garages, sheds, porches, small additions) are simpler - usually 1–3 days of work plus permit time. Whole-house demo is 1–3 weeks total (permit + 1 week of demo + week of hauling). Zoning and environmental reviews sometimes add weeks for large projects.
Every job includes: DOB permit filing, utility disconnection coordination (gas, electric, water), abatement testing and handling, neighbor notifications (required for whole-house), demo, haul to licensed C&D facility, and final site grading.
Jobs We've Completed This Month
Real projects, real timelines, real results. Here's a snapshot of what we handle every day.
Full Brownstone Cleanout - Park Slope
4-story brownstone, estate situation. Sorted room-by-room over 2 days, set aside family photos and valuables for the client, donated 60% of furniture to Housing Works.
Kitchen Gut Renovation Debris
Contractor left behind drywall, old cabinets, tile, and an old fridge. Same-day emergency pickup for a client closing on a sale the next morning.
5th-Floor Walk-Up Move-Out
Full apartment clearance, 5 flights of stairs, no elevator. Couch, queen mattress, dresser, boxes. Completed before the new tenant's 10am arrival.
Licensed, Insured, and NYC-Compliant
We meet every requirement so you never have to worry about liability, fines, or improper disposal.
NYC DSNY Licensed
Registered carter for residential & commercial waste hauling
$2M General Liability
Full coverage for property damage and job-site incidents
Workers' Comp
Every crew member fully covered - you're never at risk
EPA-Compliant Disposal
Licensed transfer stations only. Documentation on request.
Proof of license and certificate of insurance (COI) can be sent to your building management, HOA, or contractor within the hour. Many NYC co-ops and condos require it - we're used to it.
24/7 Emergency Demolition
Structure failing and posing safety risk? Neighbor-collision damage requires immediate removal? Bank financing demands scope completion before closing? We move faster than any other NYC demo contractor on residential.
What We Demolish & Haul
Complete list of what we handle for residential demolition jobs:
Residential Structures
- • Single-family homes
- • Detached garages
- • Attached garages
- • Enclosed porches
- • Open porches
- • Bump-out additions
- • Sunrooms
- • Rear decks
- • Carports
- • Sheds (large)
- • Workshop buildings
- • Greenhouses (permanent)
Included Services
- • DOB permit filing
- • Utility disconnect coord.
- • Abatement testing
- • Neighbor notifications
- • Site preparation
- • Mini-excavator work
- • Debris haul
- • Concrete removal
- • Foundation removal
- • Site grading
- • Environmental review*
- • Final inspection
What We Don't Take
Attached structures (wall shared with house) - often require partial demo + structural wall reinforcement. Historic structures may require NYC Landmarks review. Asbestos-containing structures must undergo licensed abatement first.
Where We Work
Full coverage across NYC's 5 boroughs plus Nassau County - crews stationed in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx for fast response.
Residential Demo: What to Budget For
Quick tips from our crew.
Budget 3–5x beyond the demo quote
Demo is 10–15% of the total rebuild cost. Permits, abatement, and site work add significantly.
Allow 4–6 weeks from decision to done
Most delay is permit-related, not demo itself. Start the process early.
Test for asbestos and lead early
Pre-1978 NYC homes almost always have both. Testing is $200–$500, abatement can be $3,000–$15,000.
Get 3 demo quotes minimum
Demo quotes vary widely - sometimes 40–60%. Make sure you're comparing the same scope (haul? permits? abatement?).
Reach Us How You Want
Operating Hours
Payment Methods
Payment due on completion - no deposits required for residential jobs under $2,500. Commercial accounts billable via invoice with net-15 terms. Receipts emailed on request.
Get a Free Quote
Tell us what you need removed - we'll get back to you with a price, usually within an hour.
Or call us directly: (718) 587-0156 - we answer 7 days a week.
Helpful Reading Before You Book
Quick guides and NYC-specific answers from our crew - because an informed client is an easy job.
NYC Bulk Pickup Rules (2026 Edition)
What DSNY takes for free, what they fine you for, and when you actually need a private hauler. Updated with the latest mattress & e-waste rules.
What Junk Removal Actually Costs in NYC
Real pricing breakdowns by job type - single items, full apartments, estates, and construction debris. What drives the cost up and how to save.
How to Prepare for a Junk Removal Crew
5-minute prep that can cut your cost and speed up the job. What to gather, what to point out, and what you absolutely should NOT touch before we arrive.
Ready to Tear It Down?
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