Demolition Contractors in Bartlett, TN

Bartlett runs its own building code, so demolition contractors in Bartlett work with the city rather than only the county. That matters from the first phone call. A permit has to be issued before the work starts, and the city's fee schedule treats a full demolition, a building move and an implosion as different permit types. We sort out which one fits your project, file it and schedule inspections, so the job is legal before the first swing.

What the city code says

Bartlett's building code chapter sets demolition permit fees by the cubic volume of the structure, with a separate category for imploding a structure and another for moving or removing one. The same chapter says that if work requiring a permit starts before the permit is obtained, the normal fee is doubled. Starting early is never worth it. We pull the permit first, every time.

Street and right-of-way work

Some demolitions involve more than the house: a driveway approach that has to be removed, a sewer tap cut at the street, or a culvert under the drive. Bartlett's street code requires written notice to the city engineer three weeks before cutting or boring a city road or right-of-way, along with three copies of the plans. If your project touches the street, we build that lead time into the schedule.

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Houses from the boom

Bartlett had 1,150 residents in 1970 and 17,170 in 1980, then grew to 57,786 at the 2020 census. Much of the city was built in a short burst, which means a large share of houses, garages and patios are reaching the same age at the same time. Typical jobs here include removing an enclosed carport, breaking out a cracked patio before a new one is poured, and taking a fire- or storm-damaged house down to the slab.

Old Bartlett

The city was founded in 1829 as Union Depot and incorporated in 1866. The Nicholas Gotten House on Court Street, built in 1871, now houses the Bartlett Museum. The older streets near the depot have houses and outbuildings that predate the subdivisions, and those buildings are more likely to contain materials that need testing before demolition. We arrange a survey when the age of the building calls for one.

Moving instead of demolishing

Not every unwanted building has to be destroyed. Bartlett's code has a separate permit to move or remove a structure, apart from the demolition permit. A small garage, cabin or shed in good condition can sometimes be lifted and relocated, sold to someone who will haul it, or taken apart for reuse. We will tell you honestly if a building is a candidate for that, and when it is simpler and cheaper to take it down.

Our Bartlett services

• House demolition down to and including the foundation
• Garage, carport and shed removal
• In-ground pool demolition and backfill
• Concrete removal for patios, walks and driveways
• Selective interior demolition ahead of a remodel

We confirm gas, electric and water are off before the job, and we call Tennessee 811 for locates before any digging. Call (901) 677-1382 to get on the schedule.