Old brick, block and stone walls are strong, heavy and sometimes valuable. Here is how masonry comes down and what can be saved.
Brick and block make some of the longest-lasting walls in Tennessee. Chimneys, foundation walls, veneers and retaining walls built long ago still stand because mortar and masonry resist weather. Taking them down means dealing with weight, falling debris and, in old walls, soft lime mortar and sometimes lead paint.
Hand-laid old brick with lime mortar can often be cleaned and reused, and buyers look for it. Newer brick and block are typically crushed and recycled. We take masonry down from the top in controlled sections, keep a clear fall zone and sort salvage from rubble.
Controlled, top-down removal.
Cleaned and resold or reused.
Kept clear for safety.
Crushed for base material.
Lead awareness in old walls.
Removed to the plan.
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Demolition Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Often yes, especially soft lime mortar brick that cleans easily.
Top-down in sections, with a clear fall zone and protection for the roof.
Yes. It is crushed and reused as base.
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