What Interior Demolition Actually Includes
A typical interior demo scope covers non-load-bearing walls, drop ceilings, drywall, plaster, trim, doors, cabinets, countertops, tile, hardwood and subfloor, bath fixtures, and old mechanicals slated for replacement.
Done right, the space is left as a clean shell — studs exposed, floors swept, debris hauled — ready for the framer, electrician, and plumber to walk in the next morning and start producing.
Why Chicago Projects Need a Specialist
Chicago's housing stock is old. Two-flats, three-flats, brick bungalows, and lofted commercial spaces hide knob-and-tube wiring, asbestos floor tile, lead paint, and balloon framing behind every wall.
A specialist crew identifies hazards before swinging a hammer, isolates the work area with proper containment, and protects adjacent units, hallways, and elevators — critical when you're working in an occupied condo building or active retail strip.
Our Process
1. Walk-through and written quote within 24 hours. 2. Permits pulled where required. 3. Floor and wall protection installed in shared spaces. 4. Utilities safed-off. 5. Demo executed top-down, with daily debris removal. 6. Final broom-clean and walk-through with you before we leave.
Typical Timeline & Pricing
A single-bath gut runs 1 day. A full kitchen takes 1–2 days. A 1,000–1,500 sq ft condo gut typically wraps in 3–5 working days. Pricing is flat-rate, written, and honored — no hourly surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you pull the permits?
Yes. We pull City of Chicago demolition permits when the scope requires one, and we work directly with your GC or architect on the paperwork.
Can you work in an occupied building?
Absolutely. We run dust containment, protect common areas, and schedule noisy work within your building's allowed hours.
Do you handle asbestos or lead?
We test when there's any doubt and coordinate licensed abatement before demo. We never demo suspect material without clearance.