LICENSED INTERIOR DEMOLITION
Interior Demolition With Hazmat Screening Built Into Every Project
We handle selective and full interior demolition alongside asbestos and lead screening under one roof. You get one licensed crew, one schedule, and no gaps between the hazmat check and the teardown.
What Interior Demolition Covers
Interior demolition ranges from tearing out a single wall to stripping a building down to the studs. We scope every job around what you're building next and what's already in the walls.
Scope We Handle
Selective demolition for kitchen and bath remodels, partition wall removal, flooring and ceiling tear-outs, and full gut demolition ahead of a rebuild. We work in occupied buildings, vacant units, and multi-tenant properties across St. Louis City and County.
Common Property Types and Triggers
Older single-family homes headed for renovation or resale, multi-family units between tenants, commercial buildouts, and fire or water damaged spaces that need a clean start. Pre-1985 buildings almost always need a hazmat check first.
One Crew Handles the Hazmat Check and the Teardown
Most demolition companies stop at the walls and hand you off to a separate asbestos or lead contractor. That handoff is where projects lose weeks and budgets slip. We run asbestos screening, lead testing, and abatement ourselves, in the same scope as the demolition work.
On older St. Louis buildings, that means no waiting on a second contractor's schedule and no guessing whether the demolition crew is cleared to start. One license, one team, one timeline.
Our Demolition Process
Five steps, one crew, no gaps between the hazmat check and the final walkthrough.
1. Hazmat Inspection
We test for asbestos and lead before any wall comes down.
2. Containment Setup
We seal off the work area to protect the rest of the property.
3. Controlled Removal
Our crew removes materials in the order the scope calls for, including abatement where needed.
4. Waste Disposal
We haul and dispose of debris and hazardous materials to code.
5. Site Handoff
We walk the site with you and clear it for your next phase of work.
Who We Work With
General Contractors
You need a demolition sub who can clear hazmat concerns fast so your renovation crew stays on schedule.
Property Developers
You're clearing multiple units or buildings and need one licensed vendor who can scope, screen, and demo across a portfolio.
Property Owners
You're preparing an older home for renovation or sale and want to know what's behind the walls before work starts.
Why We Screen Before We Demo
"In a St. Louis building put up before 1985, you can't assume anything about what's in those walls or ceilings. We screen for asbestos and lead before we touch a single stud, because guessing wrong puts our crew and your property at risk. That check isn't optional to us. It's the first step of every demolition job we take on."
Aree Riley, Owner, Earth's Solutions Environmental
Interior Demolition FAQ
Do I need a permit for interior demolition?
Most interior demolition in St. Louis City and County requires a permit, especially for load-bearing walls, plumbing, or electrical changes. We handle permit coordination as part of the project scope.
Is asbestos screening required before demolition?
If your building was constructed before 1985, screening is required by state and federal law before any demolition work starts. We run that screening ourselves so there's no delay waiting on a separate contractor.
How long does an interior demolition project take?
A single room or selective demo can run a few days. Full gut jobs with abatement typically run one to three weeks depending on the building's size and what we find during screening.
How do you determine the scope of a demolition project?
We start with a walkthrough and hazmat screening, then scope the demolition around your renovation or resale plans, the building's age, and what materials we find behind the walls and ceilings.
Ready to Talk About Your Demolition Project?
Tell us about your property and we'll walk you through the hazmat screening and demolition scope together. No separate contractors, no guesswork.
