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House Teardowns
Full single-family home demolition for new builds, lot redevelopment, or rebuild after fire, flood, or storm damage. We take it all the way down to a clean lot.
Residential Demolition Contractors in Miami.
House Teardowns, Pool Removals, Garages & Outbuildings across South Florida.
Tearing down a house, removing a pool, or clearing a lot for a new build? We handle the permits, the utilities, and the haul-off — leaving you a clean slab ready for the next phase.
House Teardowns
Pool Demolition
Garage Removal
Outbuilding Demo
Concrete & Foundation
Lot Clearing for Rebuild
// Residential Demolition Specialists
Knock It Down,
Build It Back.
Whether you're tearing down an old home to make way for a new build, removing an aging pool, clearing out a garage, or wiping a lot clean for a fresh foundation, Dade Wrecking Contractors has been Miami's residential demolition company for over 22 years. We pull every permit, coordinate the utility disconnects, manage dust and noise, and haul off every last truckload — leaving you a clean lot ready for the next phase.
We work for homeowners, builders, real estate investors, and developers across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach on full-house teardowns, pool demolition, garage and outbuilding removal, concrete and slab demolition, and complete lot clearing for rebuilds. Our license ( CGC1524543) is current and our crews are fully insured on every job.
Need a different scope? We also handle commercial demolition , industrial demolition , and land clearing across South Florida.
Our Residential Demolition Services
Whole-structure demolition only — we don't do interior strip-outs or kitchen/bath gut work. If something's coming down to the slab, we're the call.
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Pool Demolition & Removal
Concrete and gunite pool demolition — full removal or partial fill-in. We pull permits, break out the shell, haul debris, and backfill to spec for new landscaping or a future rebuild.
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Garage & Carport Removal
Detached garages, carports, and accessory structures cleared safely — including slab and foundation removal where you need a fully clean buildable area.
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Outbuilding & Shed Demolition
Sheds, workshops, guest houses, mother-in-law suites, and other accessory buildings taken down and hauled — leaving the rest of your property completely intact.
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Concrete & Foundation Removal
Driveways, patios, slabs, and old foundations broken out and hauled off — leaving graded, build-ready ground for the next phase of your project.
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Lot Clearing for Rebuild
Full-lot residential clearing — house, pool, slabs, vegetation, debris — handed over as a clean parcel ready for your builder's foundation crew to mobilize.
// Our Process
From First Call to Clean Lot.
Tearing down a home or pool is straightforward — when it's done right. Here's how we keep it simple from your first call to a build-ready slab.
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Site Visit & Quote
We visit the property, walk the structure with you, identify any concerns (asbestos, old septic tanks, oil tanks, etc.), and get you a firm quote — usually same-day or next-day.
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Permits & Utility Disconnects
We pull the demolition permit, coordinate disconnects with FPL, water/sewer, and gas, and handle any required asbestos surveys. You don't deal with the city — we do.
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Demolition Day
Equipment, fencing, and dust controls on site. Most single-family homes come down in 1–2 days. Pools, garages, and slabs typically a single day. We work clean and we work fast.
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Haul-Off & Backfill
Every truckload of debris hauled out. Concrete recycled where possible, metals scrapped, the rest landfilled correctly. Holes backfilled to spec, lot graded.
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Final Inspection & Sign-Off
We schedule the city's final inspection, close out the permit, and hand you clean records — so nothing's left hanging when your builder shows up to break ground.
// Residential Demolition FAQ
Common Questions from Homeowners
Everything you need to know before tearing down a house, pool, or accessory structure in South Florida.
How much does it cost to demolish a house in Miami?
Most single-family home demolitions in South Florida fall between $8,000 and $25,000, depending on size, materials, foundation type, and disposal requirements. Larger or two-story homes can run higher. Asbestos abatement, old septic tanks, oil tanks, or buried debris will add to the price.
Pool demolition typically runs $5,000 to $15,000, garages and outbuildings $2,000 to $8,000. We give you a firm quote after a site visit — no guesswork.
Do I need a permit to tear down my house in Florida?
Yes — every residential demolition in Florida requires a permit, including houses, pools, garages, and most outbuildings over 100 sq ft. Miami-Dade and Broward also require utility disconnect verification and an asbestos survey for any structure built before 1980.
We pull every permit on your behalf as part of the project — you don't have to visit the building department.
How long does it take to demolish a house?
On-site demolition for most single-family homes takes 1 to 3 days. Pools, garages, and slabs are typically a single day. The longer part of the timeline is permitting and utility disconnects — usually 2 to 4 weeks before we can mobilize. We move as fast as the city allows.
Do you remove pools and fill in the hole?
Yes. We handle both full pool removal(entire shell broken out and hauled off, hole backfilled and compacted to spec) and partial pool fill-in(concrete shell punctured for drainage, debris placed inside, and the area capped with clean fill).
Full removal costs more but leaves a fully buildable area. Partial fill is faster and cheaper but means the area can't carry future structures. We'll tell you which one makes sense for your property and plans.
Do you handle asbestos in older homes?
We coordinate with licensed asbestos abatement contractors and sequence their work into the demolition schedule. We never demolish a structure with known asbestos before proper abatement is complete — Florida law and OSHA require it.
If your home is pre-1980, expect an asbestos survey before demolition can be permitted. We'll guide you through that step.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — every residential demolition estimate is free, with no obligation. Send us the property address and what's coming down, and we'll have a real number back to you within the same business day. For pool, garage, and outbuilding-only jobs, we can often quote off photos and a description without a site visit.
What areas do you serve for residential demolition?
We handle residential demolition projects throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Frequent project areas include Miami, Hialeah, Doral, Kendall, Homestead, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, and West Palm Beach.
Ready for a residential demolition quote?
Tell us what's coming down — house, pool, garage, or the whole lot. We'll have a real number back to you within the same business day. Or skip the form and call us 24/7.