Clean, controlled demolition is where every renovation starts. Before the new work can go in, the old work has to come out. Demolition Portsmouth OH projects cover everything from a single wall removal to a full interior gut. Done right, demo is fast, contained, and leaves the site ready for the next trade. Done wrong, it damages what was supposed to stay.
We handle demo as a standalone service or as the first phase of a remodel. Either way, we scope it the same way — identify what comes out, protect what stays, and haul the debris off-site.
What We Do
- Interior demolition — kitchen and bathroom gut-outs, wall removal, ceiling tear-out, flooring removal
- Exterior demolition — deck removal, shed teardown, concrete breakout
- Selective demolition — pulling out specific elements while preserving the rest
- Debris hauling and proper disposal
- Site protection and dust control during the job
- Asbestos and lead paint screening on pre-1980 homes
On some jobs, demolition is simple — a 200 square foot kitchen with no surprises. On others, we open a wall and find knob-and-tube wiring, cast iron drain stacks, or moisture damage that changes the plan. We document what we find and communicate before moving forward.
Why Professional Demo Matters
Anyone with a sledgehammer can tear out drywall. The harder parts are knowing what not to hit. Load-bearing walls need temporary support before removal. Older Portsmouth homes sometimes have asbestos in popcorn ceilings, vinyl flooring, or pipe insulation — disturbing it without proper handling creates a real health problem. Lead paint on pre-1978 homes needs controlled removal too.
Plumbing and electrical that stays gets flagged and protected. We do not want a live wire exposed in a pile of debris. We cap water lines properly so the shutoff does not leak. Done-well demo sets the next trade up for success instead of creating headaches for them.
Our Process
- Walkthrough and scope identification — what comes out, what stays
- Utility shutoffs and protection of remaining systems
- Floor and doorway protection to contain dust
- Demolition in the planned sequence
- Debris loaded into dumpster or trailer on-site
- Final cleanup and sweep
- Photos documenting any conditions found behind the walls
Timeline varies. A single bathroom gut takes a day. A full kitchen gut runs 2-3 days. A whole-home interior gut takes a week or more. Call (740) 357-9020 for a free estimate.
Areas We Serve
We serve all of Scioto County including Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, Sciotoville, West Portsmouth, Lucasville, Minford, and South Webster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interior demolition runs $500-1,500 per room for standard gut-outs. Full kitchen or bathroom demolition typically costs $1,000-2,500 including debris haul-away. Whole-home interior gut jobs usually fall between $5,000 and $12,000 depending on square footage and debris volume.
Yes. Every demo job includes debris removal and proper disposal. For larger jobs we bring a roll-off dumpster to the site. Smaller jobs go out in our dump trailer. Pricing always includes haul-away — there are no surprise disposal fees at the end.
Yes. Selective demolition is common. We routinely take out one wall, one ceiling, one room, or one section of deck while leaving the rest intact. Careful cutting and protection of adjacent surfaces is the key.
Need Something Torn Out?
Phone: (740) 357-9020. Free estimates!