Demolition Contractors in Penn Hills, PA

If you need to find a quality demolition company in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, Hometown Demolition Contractors can help. We screen local contractors for license and insurance and advertise those that have established reputations for offering reliable and affordable demolition services.

Locally owned demolition companies can offer you the best prices and service on building or house demolition, concrete removal, and swimming pool removal. They know the local permit process and understand the municipal regulations required to demolish in your area. Call directly to one or more of the contractors below to request a free estimate for your project.

Table of Contents

1) Penn Hills Demolition Contractors

2) Demolition Tips

Pittsburgh Demolition > Penn Hills, PA
Penn Hills demolition company wrecking and removing an old home

Demolition Services with Highway Contracting

  • Liability insurance - $1,000,000
  • Concrete demolition and removal
  • Residential demolition - garage, shed, house
  • Commercial demolition - building, structural
  • Swimming pool removal
  • Selective interior demolition
  • Excavation and site preparation
  • Industrial and commercial wrecking
  • Recycling of demolition materials
  • Lead & mold certified

Highway Contracting

Serving Pittsburgh, PA

Highway Contracting is a family owned and operated demolition company that prides itself on providing quality, integrity, and cost effective services. Our attention to detail, quality service, and professional workmanship is always top priority with Highway Contracting.

Since 2000, we have served public, private and state organizations and companies that need help with site excavation, sewer contracting, building demolition, and concrete removal.

Call (412) 436-3604 for Demolition and Concrete Removal


Tips on Demolition in Penn Hills

Is a permit required to demolish a home, garage, or commercial building?

Permits are typically required. The permits necessary depend on your local and state municipalities. Depending on where you live, permits may be required by the city, county, and/ or state. Your local municipality may also have regulations related to notifications, noise, hours of demolition, disposal of the debris, etc... Your hired demolition contractor should be well informed about local regulations and will pull the permits on your behalf in most cases. Be sure to clarify up front with the contractor all the services they will perform.

Do I need an inspection for environmentally hazardous materials like asbestos or lead paint prior to demolition?

Ask your local demolition contractor what is required in your area. Most states require that older homes or buildings be inspected for the presence of asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials prior to being demolished. If your home or building contains hazardous materials that need to be removed, proper procedures for abatement need to be followed. Your hired demolition contractor may offer this service or work with an environmental remediation specialist to complete the removal of hazardous materials.

How much does house demolition or building demolition cost?

"Ballpark" estimates over the phone are usually not possible for residential or commercial building demolition. These almost always require an on-site estimate to ensure accuracy. So many variables affect the price of demolition that it's very difficult for contractors to give you a realistic estimate without actually seeing the property and understanding the challenges they will face when wrecking and removing the building. Some of the factors that affect the cost of demolition include:

  • Environmental issues, such as the need to remove asbestos or underground storage tanks, can significantly increase costs
  • Material (brick, cinder block, wood, etc...) the building was constructed with.
  • Debris disposal - hauling and landfill fees vary widely by location. Are there any salvageable materials that can be diverted from the landfill?
  • Concrete demolition and removal of the foundation adds cost
  • Square foot of the building and the number of stories for the house or building. Multi-level structures add to the cost of demolition.
  • The need for excavation or site clearing and preparation

What are the steps for demolishing a house, garage, or commercial building?

  1. Request an estimate or estimates from licensed and insured Penn Hills demolition contractors.
  2. Apply for demolition permits and approval from local government authorities.
  3. Utilities need to be properly disconnected.
  4. Older homes or buildings need to be inspected for hazardous materials.
  5. Safely tear down the building.
  6. Removal and disposal of debris.