Eighty6 Demolition
Looking for commercial demolition services that are fast and precise? Eighty6 Demolition is a local company that provides reliable services for all your structural and... more
BHR Disposal & Demolition
Do you need to demolish a commercial structure, gut out the interior, clean up debris, or dispose of waste? We are your go-to source for... more
JT Exteriors
JT Exteriors is a contractor servicing the Traverse City, MI area that takes great pride in offering a dynamic list of solutions for commercial and... more
S Basch & Son Inc
In Traverse City and surrounding Northern Michigan communities, S Basch & Son Inc is known for providing reliable, efficient, safe, and fairly-priced commercial demolition services. We... more
Olstrom Excavating & Paving
Olstrom Excavating & Paving offers a suite of services that allow us to take a commercial demolition project from start to finish with ease. We set... more
SVEC Construction
Located in Traverse City, MI and serving nearby areas, SVEC Construction is a locally owned excavation, construction, and demolition company. Our comprehensive services include safe,... more
Bradley Sand & Gravel
Serving the Traverse City, Michigan area, Bradley Sand & Gravel is a local, family-owned and operated company with more than 30 years of experience. We are licensed... more
Lake Leelanau Excavating Co Inc
Lake Leelanau Excavating Co Inc is located in Lake Leelanau, MI and is proud to serve surrounding areas of Northern Michigan. Our team specializes in... more
Gillison Excavating Inc
TNT Enterprise of PGH LLC offers comprehensive demolition and waste disposal services. We are able to meet the needs of residential and commercial customers in... more
Complete Excavating Services
Complete Excavating Services provides the Bellaire, MI area with exceptional excavating and demolition services. Our team is adaptable, able to accomplish whatever you throw at... more
Molon Excavating Inc
Since 1979, Molon Excavating, Inc. has been serving Traverse City and Northwest Michigan communities. We have since grown to provide full-scale demolition services, including commercial demolition. more
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How is commercial demolition done?
Just as there's more than one way to demolish a house, there's more than one way to demolish a commercial structure, too.
Method 1: Mechanical Demolition
Mechanical demolition is the most common method for commercial demolition because it is generally the least expensive option and can be completed quickly. Performed using heavy machinery, like bulldozers, excavators, wrecking balls, wire rope pulls, etc., commercial demolition equipment requires highly qualified professionals and can produce some serious noise and mess. Plenty of vibrations, dust, and airborne debris are just some of the things to expect from mechanical demolition.
Method 2: Deconstruction/Dismantling
Deconstruction is the process of reverse construction and involves dismantling the structure from top-to-bottom, piece-by-piece with the intention of salvaging as much as possible. Although deconstruction is a slower-going and more expensive process than mechanical demolition, it can be rewarding. By re-using or selling salvaged materials, you can often recoup much of your investment.
Method 3: Explosion/Implosion
Explosion or implosion is the most efficient of all commercial demolition methods and, therefore, the least expensive. However, it's often only ideal when mechanical demolition and deconstruction aren't an option. This is due to the various public health concerns and risks associated with this type of demolition (i.e., air quality concerns, flying debris, environmental issues, etc.)