Demolition Services Jacksonville, FL Safe, Permitted, and Done Right.
Tearing down a structure is the easy part.
Doing it safely, legally, and without
exposing yourself to asbestos liability
or a City of Jacksonville stop-work order
that is where most homeowners get in trouble.
We handle permits, utility disconnects, asbestos
compliance, and complete site cleanup on every
demolition job across Duval County.
That is demolition services in Jacksonville, FL
done right.
The Demolition Job That Almost Cost a Jacksonville Homeowner Everything
A homeowner in Arlington called us in the
spring of 2023. He had already hired a
cheap demo crew to tear down his 1958
concrete block house on the Westside.
They pulled no permits. They disconnected
nothing. They started swinging a machine
into the structure on day one.
On day two, Jacksonville code enforcement
showed up. Stop-work order. $500 fine.
And then the asbestos inspector found
textured ceiling material in the debris
that required hazmat remediation.
What started as a $4,200 demolition quote
ended up costing him $14,800 — and he
still had to hire us to finish the job
correctly.
Here is what most Jacksonville demolition
crews never tell you: Florida law requires
a 10-day Notice of Demolition to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection before
any structure built before 1980 can be torn
down. That notice is for asbestos compliance.
Skip it, and you face personal liability that
no insurance policy covers.
We handle every permit, every utility
disconnect, and every compliance document
before a single machine arrives on your site.
That is demolition services in Jacksonville, FL
done right — permitted, documented, and safe
from first call to final inspection.
Why Jacksonville Property Owners Trust Us
With Every Demolition Job
Permits Pulled Before We Start
Every demolition job in Jacksonville requires
a permit from the City of Jacksonville
Building Inspection Division. Per
jacksonville.gov, starting work without a
permit is unlawful and carries a $250 minimum
fine. The BID first review takes 25 to 30
business days as of May 2025. We submit
applications immediately after your quote
approval — no timeline surprises.
Florida DEP 10-Day Notice — Every Job
Florida law requires a 10-day Notice of
Demolition to the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection before demolishing
any structure built before 1980. This covers
asbestos compliance. Most Jacksonville demo
crews skip this step entirely. We file it
on every applicable job — no exceptions.
Utility Disconnects Handled
Gas, electric, water, and sewer must be
properly disconnected and certified before
demolition begins. We coordinate with JEA
and the City of Jacksonville for all utility
disconnects. Missing one utility disconnect
during demolition is how crews hit live
lines, and workers get killed. We treat this
as non-negotiable on every job.
CAT 336 Excavator — Owned Equipment
No rentals. No scheduling gaps. Our CAT 336
excavator handles residential teardowns,
commercial structures, and large concrete
foundations. For tighter residential sites
in Riverside, Avondale, and Arlington, we
use John Deere 333G skid steers with demo
attachments. Right equipment for the actual
job — not whatever is available that week.
Complete Debris Removal Included
Every demolition job includes complete debris
removal and site cleanup. Six Kenworth T270
dump trucks handle high-volume demolition
waste without multiple mobilizations. We
leave your site clean, flat, and ready for
the next phase — whether that is new
construction, land clearing, or sale.
Same-Week Scheduling on Most Jobs
Most residential demolition jobs in Mandarin,
Orange Park, Arlington, and Southside can
be scheduled within 5 to 7 business days
of permit approval. Commercial demolition
scheduling depends on project scope and
utility coordination timeline. We give you
a firm schedule in writing before work begins.
Demolition Services Jacksonville FL — Full Scope of What We Handle
House Demolition Jacksonville, FL
Complete residential house teardown —
concrete block, wood frame, and mixed
construction. We handle utility disconnects,
City of Jacksonville BID permit, Florida DEP
10-day notice, debris removal, and site
cleanup. A standard single-family home demo
in Duval County takes 2 to 5 days total
including prep, teardown, and site clearing.
Commercial Demolition Jacksonville FL
Tenant build-out demolition, structural
teardowns, warehouse clearing, and large
commercial demolition across Jacksonville’s
Northside, Southside, and Baymeadows
development corridors. We work directly
with your GC, structural engineer, and
project manager from permit application
through final site sign-off.
Pool Demolition Jacksonville FL
In-ground pool demolition and backfill —
concrete gunite and fiberglass pools removed
and filled with compacted fill material.
Pool demolition in Jacksonville requires
a City of Jacksonville permit and proper
compaction documentation for future
construction on the site. Most pool demo
jobs complete in 2 to 3 days.
Shed and Outbuilding Demolition
Metal, wood, and concrete block outbuildings
removed and hauled. Shed demolition in
Jacksonville typically does not require a
permit unless the structure is over 100
square feet and on a permanent foundation.
We assess permit requirements on your free
site walk before quoting.
Selective Demolition and Interior Demo
Selective structural removal — specific walls,
additions, and interior gut-outs for
renovation projects. We work with your GC
on load-bearing wall removal, addition
teardowns, and partial structure demo.
Every selective demo job includes structural
assessment coordination before walls come
down.
Demolition and Land Clearing Package
Need demolition followed immediately by
land clearing and site prep? We handle
both in a single mobilization. One crew.
One schedule. One invoice. No coordination
gap between the demo contractor and the
clearing contractor that delays your
build start.
Recent Demolition Services — Jacksonville FL Projects Completed
PROJECT 1:
Location: Westside, Jacksonville FL
Job: 1958 concrete block house demolition
Equipment: CAT 336 excavator
Permits: COJ BID + Florida DEP 10-day notice
Asbestos: Pre-demo survey completed
Timeline: 3 days — prep, teardown, site clear
Result: Clean site, build-ready
PROJECT 2:
Location: Arlington, Jacksonville FL
Job: Residential house + detached garage demo
Previous contractor: Abandoned after stop-work
Our scope: Permits corrected, job completed
Timeline: 4 days total
Cost savings vs remediation: $10,600
PROJECT 3:
Location: Baymeadows, Southside Jacksonville
Job: Commercial tenant build-out demolition
GC coordination: Structural engineer on-site
Equipment: John Deere 333G + Kenworth T270
Timeline: 2 days
Result: Space cleared for new tenant build-out
PROJECT 4:
Location: Orange Park, Clay County FL
Job: In-ground gunite pool demolition
Permit: City of Orange Park building permit
Fill: Compacted engineered fill — certified
Timeline: 2 days
Result: Compaction documentation for builder
PROJECT 5:
Location: Mandarin, Jacksonville FL
Job: Demolition + land clearing package
Scope: House demo + 0.8-acre lot clearing
Equipment: CAT 336 + Fecon FTX148 + Kenworth
Timeline: 5 days total
Result: Build-ready lot — single mobilization
FAQS
Need a Structure Demolished? Call Before Anyone Starts Work.
That Arlington homeowner paid $14,800 for a job that should have cost $4,200. The difference was one crew that skipped permits and one asbestos issue nobody checked for.
Do not let that happen on your property. Call (904) 748-4055 before any demolition crew starts work on your Jacksonville site.
Marcus reviews every inquiry personally
within 4 hours. Free site assessment
scheduled within 48 hours. Written scope
and quote before any work begins.
Tell us the structure type, approximate size,
year built, and what you plan to do with
the site after demolition. We assess permit
requirements and asbestos risk on your
first site walk at no charge.