Demolition in Collingswood, NJ

What we remove

Typical Collingswood demolition:

• Concrete stoops, front steps and landings
• Front and rear porches
• Rear additions and enclosed back porches
• Single-car garages and sheds
• Walks, side-yard concrete and driveway strips
• Backyard patios and pools

Stoops and front steps

Old concrete stoops crack, settle and pull away from the house. Removing one means breaking it out without damaging the foundation wall or the front door threshold, and working around the water service that often runs beneath. Where the steps meet the public sidewalk, we cut clean lines and restore to the borough's standard.

Twins and shared walls

On a twin, a porch or rear addition may tie into framing that continues next door. We separate the structure by hand at the connection, protect the neighboring half and leave the shared wall weathertight. If the remaining structure could be affected, the borough may require drawings before a permit is issued.

Garages through a side yard

Many rear garages are reached only through a driveway strip or narrow side yard. We bring in compact machines that fit, take the structure down in sections, break out the slab and carry debris out in small loads.

Water between houses

The borough sits on generally firm ground sloping toward the Cooper River. With houses this close, roof water from two buildings often lands in the same strip and runs along a basement wall. When we remove concrete from those strips, we regrade so water moves toward the street rather than into anyone's basement.

Old water services under the work

Many borough water services are original galvanized or lead-jointed runs, often under the stoop or front walk. If demolition exposes one, it's a sensible time to replace it before new concrete goes down. The Borough of Collingswood Water Department supplies water, and the Collingswood Borough Water/Sewer Department handles sewer, with wastewater treated by the Camden County MUA. We coordinate any capping or connection with them.

Old concrete

Walks, side-yard slabs and driveway strips are saw-cut at clean edges so nothing adjoining is disturbed, then broken out and hauled to recycling.

Backyard pools

Pools on small lots are removed with compact equipment, then filled in compacted lifts so the yard stays level.

Permits and street work

Most demolition needs a borough construction permit after utilities are disconnected. Work that touches the sidewalk or street needs a separate opening permit. We handle both, plus inspections and closeout.

Keeping neighbors clear

Debris stays on your side of the property line. We protect neighboring walls, windows and cars, keep the sidewalk passable, and sweep up daily.

Older materials

Pre-war porches and additions may contain materials that need testing. Licensed specialists handle anything suspect before demolition continues.

Emergency service

When a sewer line backs up, our crews respond around the clock.