Dusty’s Disposal
If you're wanting to tear down an old garage or house from a property, get in touch with the friendly pros at Dusty's Disposal. We... more
All Seasons Junk Removal LLC
Do you have an unwanted garage taking up space on your property? All Seasons Junk Removal LLC can help with our comprehensive demolition services that... more
KJ Haul Away
Locally-owned and operated by Kyle Ugarph, KJ Haul Away offers exceptional demolition services to residential customers throughout the greater Cedar Rapids, IA area. Through our... more
MD Construction Inc
Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition services, as well as many others. We perform house demolition, concrete... more
Schrader Excavating & Grading Co.
Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. is a family-owned demolition and excavation company that has been serving the Cedar Rapids, IA area since 2007. We pride ourselves on... more
Kenway Excavating Inc
Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas, at Ken-Way Excavating Inc., they pride themselves on providing safe, efficient, and competitively priced demolition and excavating services.... more
Peterson Contractors Inc
Peterson Contractors Inc proudly serves Iowa City, Iowa and surrounding communities. Founded in 1964, we know what it takes to complete all types of demolition projects,... more
D. W. Zinser Co.
At D.W. Zinser Co., their motto is 'demolition at a higher standard.' They have grown to become one of the most trusted demolition... more
Dreams Unlimited Bulldozing & Excavating
Dreams Unlimited Bulldozing & Excavating provides extensive and all-encompassing demolition services in the Iowa City, IA area. With a team of experts and state-of-the-art equipment, we... more
Bockenstedt Excavating Inc
Founded in 2007, Bockenstedt Excavating has been a leading contributor to the Iowa City construction and demolition industry for more than 10 years. We are proud to... more
BWC Excavating LLC
BWC Excavating LLC emphasizes safe habits. They offer a full fleet of heavy equipment and can tackle any demolition or excavation project, no matter the... more
G & R Miller Construction
G & R Miller Construction is a third-generation company serving the community since 1954. We offer a level of commitment to the customer that few can match. ... more
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House and Garage Demolition Tips for Johnson County, IA
There are 3 ways to demolish a house or garage:
1. Use excavators and heavy machinery to tear it down.
This is the most common demolition method—simply tearing down the house or garage with the help of hydraulic excavators and other heavy machinery.
The debris is then hauled away to the nearest dump or recycling facility with the help of a dumpster or trailer.
2. Deconstruct it by hand piece-by-piece, top-to-bottom.
Deconstruction—or "demolition by hand"—is the process of stripping and deconstructing the house or garage piece by piece with the purpose of salvaging as much of the materials as possible, like doors, windows, beams, lumber, and more.
3. Deconstruct it in order to salvage what you can, then use machinery to tear down the rest.
The most environmentally-, time-, and budget-friendly option is a combination of deconstruction and mechanical demolition.
Once all materials capable of being saved and reused are collected, the remaining structure is then torn down and the non-salvageable debris is hauled away.