Safe & Sustainable Industrial Decommissioning
Rocky Demolition specializes in plant & tank demolition across Colorado—removing industrial tanks, silos, piping, and equipment under strict environmental and safety protocols. From refinery vessels to chemical storage tanks, our crews deliver precise teardown, site restoration, and high-rate recycling.
Quick Reference
What We Do: Decommissioning and removal of industrial tanks, silos, piping, and plant equipment
Who We Serve: Refineries • Chemical plants • Food & beverage processors • Municipal utilities
Core Services: Tank cutting • Silo dismantling • Piping removal • Debris hauling
Why Rocky: 25+ years in heavy-industry demolition • 95%+ on-site recycling • Licensed & insured • Statewide rapid response
Coverage: Denver • Colorado Springs • Aurora • Greeley • Statewide Colorado
Get a Quote: 📞 720-442-1092 or [Request Your Plant & Tank Quote]
Plant & tank demolition involves the careful decommissioning and structural removal of industrial vessels—storage tanks, process silos, reactors, heat exchangers—and associated piping or support structures. Unlike general building teardown, it requires specialized cutting, rigging, and environmental controls to handle confined spaces, hazardous residues, and heavy steel or concrete.
| Scenario | Application |
|---|---|
| Refinery turnaround | Safe removal of oil and chemical tanks under controlled shutdowns |
| Brewery or grain-silo removal | Dismantle tall silos and vessels in food-processing plants |
| Chemical plant decommissioning | Strip out piping networks and reactors with environmental safety |
| Utility storage tank replacement | Remove aging water or wastewater tanks for new installations |
Site Assessment & Hazard Survey
– Identify residual chemicals, structural conditions, and confined-space hazards.
Permit & Regulatory Coordination
– Secure CDPHE, local fire-marshal, and OSHA permits; provide notifications.
Inerting & Purging
– Clean and inert tanks or vessels to eliminate flammable or toxic vapors.
Equipment Mobilization
– Deploy crane-mounted cutters, abrasives, and remote-operated tools on site.
Controlled Cutting & Dismantling
– Use oxy-fuel, plasma, or hydraulic cutters for precise sectioning; remove steel and concrete bases.
Debris Management & Recycling
– Sort and crush materials on site: steel to scrap yards; concrete to aggregates; safe disposal of residues.
Crane-Mounted Hydraulic Cutters: High-torque shears for thick tank walls
Remote Plasma & Abrasive-Water Lances: Safe cutting in confined, hazardous spaces
Vacuum Trucks & Purge Systems: Remove residual liquids and vapors before entry
Dust & Fume Extraction Units: Capture particulates and hazardous fumes at source
| Factor | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Size | <5,000 gallons | >50,000 gallons |
| Material & Residue | Clean steel only | Corrosive or chemical-lined interiors |
| Access & Rigging | Open flat yard | Confined industrial skid area |
| Regulatory Complexity | Standard demolition permit | Multiple environmental-permit streams |
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Rocky’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| CDPHE | Air-quality & hazardous-waste notification | Submit notifications; coordinate with waste facilities |
| Local Fire Marshal | Hot-work permits & pressure-vessel testing | Provide certified welders; arrange inspections |
| OSHA | Confined-space entry plan & rescue provisions | Draft entry permits; supply rescue-team standby |
| State Historic Sites | Review for designated heritage industrial assets | Liaise with SHPO if tanks are on historic registries |
| Material | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Steel & Metal | Sorted & sent to regional scrap yards |
| Concrete Foundations | Crushed on site → class II aggregate |
| Insulation & Liners | Segregated → licensed hazardous-waste facility |
| Piping & Valves | Oil-flushed → recycled or safely disposed |
Project: 6-story grain silo deconstruction at active brewery
Process: Remote-plasma cutting & crane removal over weekend shutdown
Outcome: Completed in 48 hours; 97% material recycled; production resumed Monday AM
Industry Expertise: Specialized crews trained in plant & tank protocols
Safety First: Full confined-space, hot-work, and environmental controls
Eco-Friendly: Leading the Front Range at 95%+ recycling rates
Rapid Mobilization: Statewide response within 24 hours, 365 days/year
Contact Rocky Demolition anywhere in Colorado today:
📞 720-442-1092
[Request Your Plant & Tank Quote]
Q: Can you remove tanks still containing residual liquids?
A: Yes—our vacuum-truck purge and inerting systems safely remove vapors and liquids before cutting.
Q: How do you handle hazardous-lined vessels?
A: We engage licensed hazardous-waste facilities and follow CDPHE protocols for lining and disposal.
Q: Will the demolition disrupt my plant operations?
A: We plan shutdown windows and work weekends or off-hours to minimize downtime.
Q: Is structural support needed post-demolition?
A: We can provide temporary shoring or back-fill services to stabilize foundations.
Q: Do you manage all permits?
A: Absolutely—we handle air, waste, fire-marshal, and OSHA-related permits and notifications.
