Careful dismantling that saves lumber, brick, doors, windows and fixtures for reuse, donation or resale before demolition.
Not everything in an old building belongs in a dumpster. Heart pine beams, old brick, solid doors, vintage windows, mantels and cabinets are worth saving, and in a city that loves its history, buyers and builders look for them. Deconstruction takes more time than demolition, but it can reduce waste and return real value.
We walk the building with you and mark what has value and what you want to keep. We remove salvage by hand and with small tools, protect it from damage, stack it on pallets and arrange donation, resale or delivery. Then we demolish the rest efficiently. Where the numbers work, salvage value can offset part of the demolition cost.
Old-growth lumber, brick, stone, doors, windows, hardware, fixtures and cabinets can all have a second life. We help you decide where the effort pays off.
Salvage is pulled with bars, saws and small equipment rather than a machine, so the material stays intact and reusable.
We can arrange donation pickups with local non-profits or connect you with buyers, and you decide where the material goes.
Hand dismantling takes longer than machine demolition. We help you weigh the extra labor against the value and the waste avoided.
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BeforeAfterDone by hand and with small tools.
Old lumber, brick, doors and fixtures.
Usable items go to a second home.
Value can offset part of the cost.
Fewer loads to disposal.
The rest demolished quickly.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationOlder HomesOlder homes hide plaster, lath, old wiring and sometimes hazardous materials. Here is how to take them apart…Learn more 
Project situationTear-DownsOlder homes come down on tight Nashville lots every week. Here is what a smooth tear-down looks like…Learn more 
Project situationDamaged StructuresFire, storm, flood and neglect can leave a building unsafe. Here is how to make a damaged structure…Learn more Check the materials in your building to see what is commonly worth saving, recycling or disposing of.
You tell us about the project, the timeline and any concerns, and we set a time to visit that fits your day.
We walk the structure and the lot, check access, utilities and likely hazards and take photos and measurements.
We prepare the written scope, coordinate permits, surveys and utility disconnects and set up fencing and dust control.
The work proceeds in a planned order with water on dust and materials sorted for recycling.
Debris is loaded and hauled away on schedule, and the site is swept and kept tidy.
We grade the lot, sweep for nails and debris, take photos and walk the finished work with you.
It usually takes more labor, but salvage value and lower disposal costs can offset some of it. We show you both options.
Some non-profits provide receipts. We can help arrange it, and a tax professional can advise on any deduction.
Even weak buildings often have salvageable parts. We tell you honestly what is worth saving.
Longer than machine demolition, often several days to a few weeks.
Absolutely. Tell us what you want and we will set it aside.
Recycling and Material DiversionConcrete, metal, wood, asphalt and masonry sorted and delivered to recyclers, reducing landfill loads and often lowering cost.Explore 
House DemolitionComplete house removal, from utility disconnects and permits to the last load of debris and a clean, level…Explore 
Shed, Barn and OutbuildingsSheds, barns, workshops and detached structures dismantled or knocked down, with timber and metal salvaged when it makes…Explore 
Cabinet and Countertop RemovalKitchen and bath cabinets, vanities and heavy stone or laminate counters detached and removed without damaging walls you…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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