Demolition Contractor in Los Angeles County
Clear the way—safely and on schedule. DMLA delivers residential, commercial, and industrial demolition across Los Angeles County with licensed crews, modern equipment, and a compliance-first approach. Call (213) 559-1042 or request a no-obligation assessment with a scope-locked estimate.
Quick Facts
- Licensed & Insured: CSLB #[your number]; workers’ comp and liability.
- Compliance-First: SCAQMD Rule 1403, LA County Building & Safety, and city-specific permits.
- Scheduling: Day, night, or weekend to minimize disruption.
- Transparent Closeout: Haul tickets, recycling weights, photo log, inspection sign-offs.
Services We Offer County-Wide
House & Garage Demolition
Full teardowns, ADU prep, fire-damaged structures, and detached garages—handled end-to-end, including permits, utility coordination, recycling, and final grading.
Interior/Selective & Soft Strip-Outs
Clean, surgical removals that protect structural elements and keep businesses operating. Night/weekend options available.
Concrete, Slab & Asphalt Removal
Saw-cutting, breaking, loading, and legal disposal. Where feasible, mineral debris is recycled at approved facilities.
Pool Demolition & Backfill
Code-compliant removal with compaction testing and reports. We coordinate demolition and grading permit requirements and provide final documentation for resale and lenders.
Commercial & Industrial Demolition
From retail interiors to tilt-ups and plants—planned dust, vibration, noise, and traffic controls with OSHA-driven safety plans.
Permits, Testing & Compliance (Made Simple)
Asbestos & SCAQMD Rule 1403
Before demolition or renovation, a survey by a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) is required. If ACM is present, licensed abatement and SCAQMD notifications occur before demo. DMLA coordinates with independent, licensed consultants and abatement firms so your city/county can issue permits without delays.
LA County Building & Safety / City Permits
Guidance on applications, agency sign-offs, fees, and inspections. We sequence all submittals with required utility disconnects (power, gas, water, sewer, telecom).
Pool Backfill Requirements
We manage compaction specs, inspections, and final clearances so your lot is build- or sale-ready.
Our Process (Fast, Safe, Transparent)
- Site Visit & Written Scope — Clear plan with schedule, recycling approach, and all expected fees outlined.
- Mobilize & Protect — Utility confirmations, fencing, signage, dust/erosion control, neighbor notices if required.
- Selective Removal — Salvage and soft strip to reduce landfill and cost.
- Structural Demo — Monitored equipment, spotters, and water suppression.
- Load-Out & Recycling — Documented tonnage; concrete commonly 80–100% recycled depending on site conditions.
- Rough Grade & Closeout — Permit sign-offs, compaction report (if pool), haul tickets, and a photo log packaged for your records.
Pricing & Timelines
Every site is unique, but typical ranges:
- Interior demo: from $6–$12/sq ft (finishes, access, and haz-mat clearance affect price)
- House teardown: from $12k–$35k (size, foundation, access, hazards)
- Pool removal: from $8k–$20k (access, size, compaction/testing)
Most residential projects complete in 1–5 days once permits, utility disconnects, and any required abatement are cleared. Final pricing and schedule depend on verified site conditions and regulatory approvals.
Areas We Serve
All incorporated cities and unincorporated communities across Los Angeles County, including the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Westside, South Bay, Gateway Cities, and San Gabriel Valley. Not sure about your address? Call to confirm.
Why DMLA
- Licensed & Insured — OSHA-trained crews; workers’ comp and liability on file.
- Compliance-First — We navigate Rule 1403, LA County permits, and city-specific requirements.
- Equipment & Capacity — Excavators, breakers, saws, and haul assets sized for small homes to large commercial sites.
- Transparent Closeout — Receipts, recycling weights, and inspection sign-offs organized for your records.
“Our commercial demo was completed after hours with zero downtime for Monday opening.” — Mary T., Central LA
FAQs
1) What types of demolition do you handle in Los Angeles County, and how do you scope a project?
We perform full house and garage teardowns, ADU prep, fire-damaged structure removal, interior/selective (soft strip) demo, commercial TI, warehouse/industrial dismantling, concrete/slab/asphalt removal, and pool demolition with backfill/compaction. We start with a site walk or plan review to confirm access, utilities, hazardous-materials screening, noise windows, recycling goals, and schedule. You receive a fixed, written quote with clear inclusions/exclusions and a target timeline.
2) Do I need an asbestos survey and SCAQMD Rule 1403 notifications?
Yes. Before demolition/renovation, a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) survey is required. If asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are present, abatement must occur and Rule 1403 notifications be filed with South Coast AQMD before demo proceeds. We coordinate the survey, manage notifications, and sequence fieldwork so compliance and notice windows never delay the schedule.
3) Who pulls the permits, and what agencies are involved (LADBS / LA County Building & Safety)?
We can manage permit submittals, plan check, and inspections through LADBS (City of LA) or LA County Building & Safety for unincorporated areas, plus city departments in other jurisdictions. For pools, we also handle grading permits and compaction specs. On commercial interiors, we align with building management rules, after-hours windows, security, and elevator/dock reservations.
4) How do you control dust, noise, vibration, and site safety—especially near neighbors or active tenants?
We stage fencing and signage, water suppression, shrouded tools, negative-air containments for interior work, debris chutes (if needed), and daily housekeeping. Heavy-noise windows are scheduled with management; vibration-sensitive adjacencies (labs, studios) get monitoring and tool selection to reduce impact. We can issue neighbor notices when required by jurisdiction or HOA.
5) What about recycling, EPIC-LA diversion, and closeout documentation?
Concrete, asphalt, and metals are segregated for approved recycling facilities. If your project triggers EPIC-LA Recycling & Reuse Plan (RRP) or LEED reporting, we submit the plan, route loads to compliant facilities, and close with haul tickets, weights, and diversion summaries—organized for owners, lenders, and agencies.
6) How do you handle utilities and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) for selective demo?
We coordinate written disconnect letters for electric, gas, water, and telecom as required. For interiors and active facilities, we implement LOTO with your facilities team/GC and maintain safe egress. Selective demo is sequenced by zones to protect remaining MEP, finishes, and occupants.
7) What’s involved in pool demolition and backfill, and will I get a compaction report?
Pools are removed or perforated per code, with demolition and grading permits as required. We import engineered fill, compact to specified density, and coordinate inspections. At closeout, you receive a compaction report suitable for resale, refinance, or future building.
8) How long will demolition take, and what drives price and schedule?
Typical durations (after utilities/permits clear): small interiors 1–3 days; house teardowns 2–5 days; larger commercial/industrial 3–10 days. Price is influenced by structure size/type, access (tight lots, overhead lines), hazardous materials, required abatement, after-hours work, diversion targets, and disposal volumes. Your fixed quote reflects these known factors upfront.
9) Can you work nights or weekends so our business stays open?
Yes—subject to local noise ordinances and building policies. We can phase demo after hours, use quiet-tool windows, and maintain negative air for interiors. We coordinate elevator/dock time and security to keep operations running, with daily photo logs to brief stakeholders.
10) What do I receive at closeout?
A complete closeout packet: inspection sign-offs, haul tickets with weights, EPIC-LA/LEED diversion summaries (if applicable), neighbor notice copies (if issued), a photo log, and for pools, the compaction report. Sites are rough-graded and left clean for the next trade.
Get a Free Quote
Need demolition services in Los Angeles—house teardowns, interior/soft demo, concrete/asphalt removal, or pool demolition—anywhere in LA County? Call (213) 559-1042 now or request your no-obligation assessment and scope-locked estimate. We coordinate permits, SCAQMD Rule 1403 asbestos survey/abatement, and utility disconnects; offer night/weekend options to minimize downtime; and deliver organized closeout packets with haul tickets, recycling weights, inspection sign-offs, and (for pools) compaction reports.
Cities and Neighborhoods Served in Los Angeles County