Older homes in Hazel Dell and central Vancouver often come down to make room for new ones. We cap the services, take out old basements and leave a firm, covered lot.
Demolition around Vancouver ranges from a sagging garage or a rotted deck to a full teardown of an older home in Hazel Dell or central Vancouver. We take down houses, garages, sheds, barns, carports and slabs, and remove old foundations and basements when the next build calls for it. Each job starts with a walk-through to see what is attached to the structure and what lies buried around it. Basements and old oil tanks are common finds on older lots.
Before demolition, power, gas and water services must be disconnected and capped, the sewer lateral capped as the city or county requires, and the demolition permit issued. Older buildings often need an asbestos survey first, and the regional clean air agency can have its own notice rules. We confirm what your building office asks for and follow that order.
After the structure is gone, we sort concrete, metal and wood for recycling, haul the rest, fill old basements and holes in compacted layers, and leave the lot graded and covered so winter rain does not wash mud into the street. A clean, compacted pad is ready for the builder's survey and layout. We also keep the street and gutter clear so nothing washes into the storm drain.
Demolition in Vancouver: common questions
Do I need a permit to tear down a garage in Vancouver?
Usually, yes. The City of Vancouver and Clark County issue demolition permits, and utilities must be disconnected first.
Can you fill in an old basement?
Yes. We break out the floor or walls as the permit requires, then fill and compact in layers.
Do you recycle the debris?
Yes. We separate concrete, metal and wood where we can.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We walk the site with you.
- Written quote: Scope, equipment and price in writing.
- Utility locate & plan: We have utilities marked and plan access, haul-off and erosion control.
- Dig, grade & clean up: We complete the work, grade the site and haul away spoil.