Taking down a house, garage, or small structure may look easy — but real residential demolition is a precise job that must protect neighboring properties, manage hazardous materials, clear debris responsibly, and comply with city code from day one. Rocky Demolition is Colorado’s trusted residential demo specialist, serving homeowners, builders, and real estate pros with safe, code-compliant teardowns — whether you’re scraping a whole lot for new construction or removing just a wing, garage, or ADU.
Based in Brighton, we cover Denver, Aurora, Arvada, Colorado Springs, and the entire Front Range — with 25+ years of proven structural demo experience.
| What We Remove | Single-family homes • Duplexes • Mobile homes • Garages • ADUs • Outbuildings |
| Who We Serve | Homeowners • Builders • Flippers • Realtors • Developers |
| What’s Included | Permits • Utility kills • Haz-Mat abatement • Safe teardown • Debris haul & recycle |
| Where We Work | Denver • Aurora • Arvada • CO Springs & statewide |
| Get Your Quote | 📞 720‑442‑1092 or Request Residential Demo |
Residential demolition means fully or partially removing a house or small structure, clearing the site to bare grade so it’s safe and ready for new building.
| Scenario | Why Remove? |
|---|---|
| Full rebuild | Old house too damaged or outdated — scrape lot for new build |
| Storm or fire damage | Structure unsafe or condemned by city |
| Garage or ADU removal | Clear space for bigger addition |
| Subdivision lot prep | Redevelop multiple old homes into multi-family |
| Unstable foundation | Major cracks, settlement — rebuild better |
| Phase | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pre-Demo Survey & Permit | Site walk, locate utilities, file city demo permit | Avoid surprises, stay legal |
| 2. Utility Disconnection | Gas, electric, water shut-off & capped | Prevents leaks, shock, flood |
| 3. Haz-Mat Survey & Abatement | Test for asbestos, lead, mold; licensed removal | Required under CDPHE Reg 8 |
| 4. Safe Teardown Sequence | Roof & walls removed in safe order, no uncontrolled collapse | Protects neighbors & crew |
| 5. Debris Load-Out & Recycling | Sort concrete, wood, metal, drywall | 70–95% diverted from landfill |
| 6. Final Grade & Backfill | Rough grade site, compact fill, fence open hole | Ready for builder or resale |
| 7. Deliver Paperwork | Provide permit close-out, haul tickets, photos | Needed for new build permit or lender proof |
| Equipment | Use |
|---|---|
| Excavator w/ grapple | Pull walls, roof, lift debris |
| Concrete breaker | Crack slabs & footings |
| Roll-off bins | Sorted waste streams |
| Dust control | Water trucks, mist cannons |
| Magnet sweep | Nail & metal pickup after tear-out |
| PE oversight | When structure is complex or close to other homes |
| Factor | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small 900 sf cottage | Large 4,000 sf house |
| Material | Wood frame | Brick or block walls |
| Haz-Mat | None | Full ACM siding, lead paint |
| Slab/Footings | Simple crawl | Deep basement to backfill |
| Access | Wide lot | Tight alley, neighbor fences |
Ballpark:
• Small house: $8–$15/sf
• Large home: $10–$18/sf
• Garage only: $2,000–$5,000
• Mobile home: $1,500–$4,500
👉 Exact quote only after walk & permit check.
| City | Rule | Rocky’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Class III/IV residential demo | Post notice, neighbor letter |
| CDPHE | Reg 8 for ACM & lead | File 10-day or hazard waiver |
| Aurora | ROW permit if bin in street | Manage roll-off & haul plan |
| Local code | Site fence & backfill | Required to secure open hole |
✅ We handle every permit, disconnection, abatement, and file close-out — no homeowner guesswork.
| Material | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Concrete | Crushed & reused as base fill |
| Wood | Mulched or reclaimed if clean |
| Metal | Sold for scrap value |
| Drywall | Recycled gypsum where possible |
| ACM/lead | Sealed, licensed landfill only |
Typical diversion: 70–95% — good for green building credits or city reuse requirements.
• 1,400 sf wood frame
• ACM siding & pipe wrap — licensed abatement filed
• Full structure down in 1.5 days
• Concrete slab crushed, used as base for new driveway
• 83% total waste diversion
• Rough-graded pad passed city inspection next day
✔ 25+ years local experience, zero OSHA or city fines
✔ In-house PE for special cases
✔ Full CDPHE Reg 8 license & crew for ACM/lead
✔ Clean site: final magnet sweep, rough grade, fence secure
✔ All paperwork in your hand — no permit headaches
📞 720‑442‑1092 or Request Your Residential Demo
Same-day walk, fast permit filing, clear price.
Q: How long does house demo take?
Small home: 1–2 days after permit is cleared. Bigger home with basement: 3–5 days.
Q: Do I have to move out utilities myself?
No — we handle Xcel, Denver Water, city gas — we file disconnects.
Q: Can I keep the slab or basement?
Sometimes. We can remove only the structure above or break the slab if required for new code.
