Dust & Protection Barriers:
Poly sheeting and floor protection keep fine dust, including drywall and stucco dust, out of the rooms you are keeping.
Home Demolition in Albuquerque, NM: Take Out What Has to Go, Protect the Rest
Adobe, stucco, block, and mid-century frame homes all come apart differently. Albuquerque Demolition Co handles residential tear-downs and partial demolition with care for the neighboring lots, mature trees, and shared walls, including older properties that may need historic review before any work starts.
Home Demolition Built Around Your Plans
Remodel or full tear-down, we sequence the demo so the next trade can start right away.Whether the plan is a remodel, an addition, or a full scrape-and-rebuild, we sequence the demolition so your contractor, plumber, and electrician can start without rework.
Interior Strip-Outs
Dated finishes and old layouts come out so the remodel can start on a clean shell.
Kitchen & Bathroom Gutting:
Cabinets, countertops, and tile are removed while protecting the subfloor and plumbing you plan to keep.
Wall & Partition Removal:
Drywall and non-structural framing come out to open up the floor plan; structural changes follow engineered plans.
Complete Flooring Removal:
Old hardwood, glued-down tile, and carpet are stripped, leaving a surface ready for new flooring.
Yard and Exterior Demolition
Open up the lot for xeriscaping, a casita, or an ADU.
Patio & Deck Removal:
Cracked patio slabs and weathered wood decks are broken up and hauled off.
Shed & Play-Set Disposal:
Sheds, play sets, and worn-out outbuildings are taken down and cleared, often in a day.
Pool In-fills:
Pool shells are broken out or filled so the yard can be used again.
What Albuquerque Homeowners Can Expect
Work around an occupied or neighboring home calls for more care than a commercial site. Albuquerque Demolition Co runs residential jobs with these practices:
Punctual & Respectful:
Crews arrive on schedule, keep noise down, and treat the home and the neighbors with respect.
Swept-Out Finish:
Debris is loaded out the same day where possible, and the work area is swept and vacuumed for the next trade.
Utility Awareness:
Water, gas, and electric lines are verified and shut off before demolition so nothing is cut live.
How a Home Demo Unfolds
Walk-Through:
We visit the home, review your plans, and flag structural, age, and hazardous-material concerns up front.
Protection Setup:
The work zone is sealed off and surfaces are protected to cut down dust and tracking through the house.
Selective Demo:
Only the materials in the scope come out, in sequence, with control.
Final Haul:
Debris is hauled away and the workspace is cleaned thoroughly.
Ready to Talk About Your Home Project?
Share the address and what needs to come out. Albuquerque Demolition Co will set up a visit and walk you through permits and timing.
Residential Demolition in Albuquerque: What to Know
Albuquerque Demolition Co takes on full house tear-downs, partial demolitions, and interior strip-outs in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Adobe, stucco over block, and mid-century frame homes each need a different approach, and older properties can bring extra review.
Quick answers:
- Cost: Pricing depends on size, construction type, and any regulated materials; partial teardowns and detached structures are scoped separately. We quote after a site visit.
- Permitting: Demolition permits go through the City of Albuquerque Planning Department (ABQ-PLAN). Buildings built in or before 1945, and properties in historic overlay zones such as Old Town, can trigger historic preservation review that may add time. Asbestos survey and notification run through Environmental Health. Check current requirements with the City.
- Timeline: Permit routing often takes longer than the teardown, which is usually a matter of days. We request New Mexico 811 locates and coordinate disconnects, including the water authority service, before work begins.
- Disruption: Neighboring structures and landscaping are protected, dust is controlled (important in dry, windy weather), and the lot is left graded and clear.
Where we work: Older Nob Hill and North Valley homes often involve historic or adobe considerations. We serve Nob Hill, Downtown & Old Town, North Valley, Journal Center, and Rio Rancho (which has its own building department). Call (714) 333-0178 for a free estimate.