Services
Demolition & Tear-Out
Selective demo and full tear-outs — concrete, decks, patios, sheds, outbuildings, and interior partition work. Dust control, debris haul-off, and clean cuts at the boundary so the next phase starts on solid ground. Permitted disposal and proper utility shutoffs handled.
Pricing varies by site. Final scope, materials, and access influence the all-in number — we'll quote your specific project after a quick conversation.
About our demolition & tear-out work
Demolition done right is precise — clean cuts at the boundary, dust and debris controlled, utilities shut off properly, and the next phase able to start on solid ground. Done wrong, it leaves rebar stubs, broken slab edges, severed live lines, and a haul-off mess that costs more to clean up than the demo itself. We handle selective demolition — pulling out a single patio while leaving the surrounding hardscape intact — and full tear-outs of slabs, decks, sheds, outbuildings, carports, pools, and interior partition work on remodels. Concrete gets cut with a wet saw or wheel saw at the boundary to leave a clean edge for the new pour. Wood structures come down in sections to control debris and keep adjacent buildings safe. Pools get drained, broken, and either filled and compacted or removed entirely. Utility shutoffs are coordinated with CPS Energy and SAWS before anything gets cut. Dumpsters and roll-offs stage on plywood to protect drives. Hauling goes to permitted disposal facilities with manifests for any regulated material — asbestos, lead paint, and treated lumber follow their own rules and we never short-cut them.
What's included
- Utility locates, shutoffs, and cap-offs
- Saw-cut boundaries for clean concrete edges
- Dust suppression with water during active demo
- Selective demo around keeper structures
- Full slab, deck, shed, or outbuilding removal
- Pool demolition — partial fill or full removal
- Permitted haul-off to licensed disposal facility
- Site cleanup and sweep before handoff
Materials & techniques
Tools and method change with the substrate. Concrete slabs and footings get scored with a 14-inch wet saw at the boundary, then broken with a breaker attachment on a skidsteer or mini excavator. Wood decks and structures come apart with reciprocating saws and pry bars — faster than you'd think, and far cleaner than knocking them down. Masonry walls need control of falling debris, which means scaffolding for anything over 6 feet tall and a spotter on the down side. Older San Antonio homes can have asbestos in vinyl tile, mastic, or HVAC insulation — we test before disturbing anything suspect and bring in a licensed abatement contractor when results come back positive. Treated lumber and CCA-stained wood go to construction debris yards, not burn piles.
How the project runs
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Scope and Permits
Confirm what stays and what goes, walk boundaries, pull demo permit if the city of San Antonio requires it, schedule utility disconnects with CPS Energy and SAWS.
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Protect and Prep
Plywood drives and walks, plastic on adjacent structures or interior surfaces, silt fence and dust control measures. Confirm dumpster placement and haul route.
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Cut and Demo
Saw-cut concrete at boundaries, dismantle wood structures in controlled sections, break and load concrete and masonry. Wet down active demo to suppress dust per TCEQ standards.
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Haul and Clean
Load to roll-off or direct-haul trailer, manifest to licensed facility, magnet-sweep for nails on driveways and walks, final broom and rake of the work area.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle the permit for me?
Yes. San Antonio requires a demolition permit for any structure being torn down — we pull it as part of the scope. Slabs, decks, and minor outbuildings often don't require one, but we confirm before starting.
What about asbestos or lead paint?
Anything built before 1980 gets tested for both before demo. If results come back positive, a licensed abatement contractor handles the regulated material before we proceed with the rest.
Can you remove just part of a slab or patio?
Yes. We saw-cut the boundary, break out the section, and leave the surrounding concrete with a clean edge ready for a new pour or a hardscape transition. That's the most common demo we do.
Where does the debris go?
Construction debris hauls to licensed C&D disposal yards in Bexar County. Concrete and masonry go to recyclers where available. Regulated materials follow chain-of-custody to the appropriate facility, with manifests.
How long does a typical residential demo take?
A patio or slab pull is usually one day. A shed or outbuilding is one to two. Full pool demo with partial fill runs three to five days depending on size and access for the haul-off.
Why hire us for demolition & tear-out
In-house crew
Design, build, irrigation, and maintenance all run under one roof — no subbing out, no juggling vendors. You get one project manager from sketch through final walk-through.
San Antonio specialists
Built for South-Central Texas — heavy clay, caliche, long dry summers, and flash rain. Our designs and installs are tuned to what survives and looks good locally.
Clear pricing
No surprise line items. We size the work after a quick conversation or site visit and issue a written quote with materials and labor broken out so you can compare apples to apples.
