Daniel Dean Land Clearing And Dirt Work
Demolition project in Houston with heavy equipment on site
Demolition Services in Houston, TX

Whether you want to take down a small storage building or tear down a three-story house or a commercial building, Daniel Dean has the equipment and experience.

  • 33 years in businessSoutheast Texas since the start
  • 1,000's of projectsResidential and commercial
  • Fully insuredCertificate available on request
  • Free on-site estimatesPriced from your actual property
  • 11 counties servedHarris · Montgomery · Waller · Washington · Fort Bend and beyond
Cost

How much does demolition cost?

Demolition is priced per project, not off a rate card. The size and construction of the structure is the starting point, and what has to stay standing nearby, the permit and utility disconnect status, and how debris gets handled all move the number from there. Below is what actually swings a demolition quote — we walk the site and put a firm number in writing at no charge.

What moves the price

Structure size and construction type
A shed comes down differently than a barn, a mobile home, or a three-story commercial building. Square footage and construction material set the baseline for equipment and time.
What has to stay standing
A fence, a driveway, a slab you want kept, or a neighboring structure a few feet away all mean slower, more careful work than a wide-open lot with nothing to protect.
Utility disconnects and permit status
Utilities have to be turned off and physically disconnected before demolition starts, and the demolition permit has to be in hand, unless that work is specifically listed as ours. A job that's ready to go on day one costs less than one where we're waiting on either.
Foundation and slab scope
Taking the structure down and leaving the slab is a different job than removing the slab and foundation too. Decide which one you need before we price it.
Pool removal method
A basic fill-in (punch the floor, clay bottom, topsoil cap) costs less than removing the sidewalk and top of the shell, and both cost less than pulling every bit of concrete and Gunite out of the ground.
Debris haul-off and site access
Loading debris onto trucks and hauling it off site is more work than leaving material on site where that is allowed, and tight lots with limited room for trucks and equipment slow everything down.

Tell us what is coming down and where, and we will walk the site and price it in writing before any equipment shows up.

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Demolition Permits

A demo permit is mandatory for any structure removal in Houston and surrounding areas. The permit process typically requires multiple inspections from utility companies, including plumbing and sewer disconnection approvals. An asbestos survey by a licensed abatement company may also be required before demolition can begin. Final inspection approval is needed before any new construction permits are issued.

  • Demo permits mandatory for all structure removal
  • Building demo permits require complete removal of materials and slabs
  • Sites must be cleared and leveled within property boundaries
  • Multiple permits and inspections required
  • Final inspection approval needed before new construction

Equipment & After the Demo

We use heavy machinery with multiple purposes -- backhoes, concrete crushers, jack hammers, and more. After the structure is removed, rubble is carefully separated and disposed of properly. Recyclable materials like concrete, wood, and metal are salvaged whenever possible.

  • Backhoes for breaching walls, windows, and doors
  • Concrete crushers, jack hammers, and power tools
  • Interior gutting before exterior wall removal
  • Rubble separated and disposed of properly
  • Recyclable materials salvaged when possible

Swimming Pool Fill-in

We offer three pool removal options depending on your budget and future plans for the property. Each method uses clay material for impermeable fill, with holes punched in the pool floor to allow trapped moisture to escape through the broken concrete.

  • Basic: Punch floor holes, add clay bottom, 12 inches topsoil
  • Mid-Range: Remove sidewalk and top 12 inches of pool structure
  • Premium: Complete removal of all concrete and Gunite
  • All methods include proper backfill with clay and topsoil

Recent Demolition Projects

FAQ

Demolition questions we get asked

In the Houston area, generally yes — a demolition permit is required for a house, though the exact requirement depends on the city or county your property sits in, so we confirm it for your address. The permit itself is the customer's responsibility to obtain, unless it is specifically listed as part of our scope of work. Utilities also have to be turned off and physically disconnected before we start. We build the job around whatever permit and disconnect timeline you are on.

Where we do this work

Pages for the areas we are asked about most often.

Before work starts

Most structures need an asbestos survey before demolition, and in Texas that is administered by the Department of State Health Services rather than the environmental agency — a distinction that catches people out. You can read the current rules straight from Texas DSHS asbestos program, and we confirm what applies to your property during the site visit rather than guessing at it from an address.

If you are weighing us against another contractor, the work our customers describe is a better read on what we are like to deal with than anything we could write here.

Worth reading before you hire

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