Demolition and debris hauling in Albuquerque
From a collapsed carport behind a Southeast Heights house to construction scraps dumped on a Westside lot, we tear out small structures and haul off the mess. Permits, utilities and hazardous materials get sorted out before the first swing.
Albuquerque demolition jobs, start to finish
Making way for a garage or casita
An old shed, slab or block wall is often sitting right where a new garage or casita will go. We take it out, break up the footings and leave the spot ready for grading.
Dumping on a vacant lot
Vacant lots in the city attract mattresses, furniture, construction scraps and household trash. We clear it, haul it away and can suggest ways to discourage the next round.
Answering a weed and litter notice
If code enforcement has flagged the property, we clear the debris along with the weeds and send before-and-after photos you can share with the city.
An old driveway or patio
Cracked concrete is broken out and hauled, and the base is left ready for whatever replaces it.
Permits and shutoffs come before demolition
Taking down a structure inside city limits can require a City of Albuquerque permit, and any electric, gas or water service to it must be disconnected before work starts. We help you confirm what your project needs, but the permit and the disconnects have to be in place before we begin.
Where each kind of debris goes
We sort material where practical so it ends up in the right place.
| Material | How we handle it |
|---|---|
| Concrete, slabs and block | Broken out, loaded separately and hauled |
| Metal from carports, fencing and sheds | Pulled out of the mixed debris |
| Branches, brush and green waste | Kept apart from construction debris |
| Mixed construction scraps and dumped trash | Loaded and hauled to disposal |
| Paint, chemicals, tires and batteries | Need special disposal, so point them out at the estimate |
How a city demolition job runs
- 1
Estimate and scope
We walk the site, note the structure's age, materials and utilities, and write up what's coming down and what's being hauled.
- 2
Permits and disconnects
You confirm any required permit with the City of Albuquerque and have service to the structure shut off and disconnected. We help you figure out what to ask.
- 3
Check for suspect materials
Older buildings may contain materials such as asbestos that need testing. If we see signs of that, we stop and tell you before anything is disturbed.
- 4
Tear-down and footings
Equipment is sized to the space, from compact machines in a walled backyard to an excavator on an open lot. We request a New Mexico 811 locate before digging out footings.
- 5
Final pickup
Nails, scraps and broken pieces are picked up so the site is left clean.
Demolition & hauling questions in Albuquerque
Can you demolish a shed in a backyard that only has alley access?
Often, yes. We check the alley width, overhead lines and walls during the estimate, then choose equipment that fits. Some debris may need to be carried out by hand.
Will you take the paint cans and old tires stored in my shed?
Tell us about them first. Paint, chemicals, tires and batteries need special disposal and can't simply go in with the rest of the debris.
My garage was built decades ago. Is that a problem for demolition?
Age alone isn't a problem, but older buildings may contain materials like asbestos that need testing first. If we see signs of it, we stop and let you know before work continues.
Get an Albuquerque demolition quote
Tell us what's coming down, roughly how big it is and about how old it might be.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (505) 578-0369.
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