A community split between Memphis and Shelby County

Demolition Contractors in Cordova, TN

House, pool, outbuilding and concrete demolition in Cordova, with the right jurisdiction confirmed before we file.

Free walkthrough of the structure and the lot
Itemized written estimate: tear-down, hauling, fill and grading on separate lines
Permit, utility and asbestos steps planned before the first swing

Cordova Demolition Starts With Which Side of the Line You Are On

Before demolition contractors in Cordova can quote a job, they need to know whether the address is inside Memphis or in unincorporated Shelby County. That is not as simple as it sounds. Most of Cordova was annexed by Memphis, but South Cordova was de-annexed in early 2021 and Rocky Point on January 1, 2021, which returned those areas to the county. The permit path, inspections and some utility arrangements depend on that line, so we confirm it first.

From flower village to suburb

Cordova was settled around 1835 as a farming village and became known for cut flowers shipped to Memphis, which gave it the motto Farms, Flowers and Fellowship. The population went from 39,544 in 1990 to 55,875 in 2000 and 68,779 in 2020, with retail growth after Wolfchase Galleria opened. A few older farmhouses and barns survive among the subdivisions. Those structures are a different job than a 1990s house: older framing, possible asbestos in siding or flooring, and outbuildings with no foundation records. We look at each one before we price it.

Subdivision projects

Most Cordova calls involve houses built in the last 35 years. Common requests are removing an in-ground pool the family no longer uses, breaking out a patio or driveway that has cracked and settled, and gutting a kitchen or bathroom ahead of a remodel. Interior demolition in an occupied house needs dust control and a clear path out, and we plan around that so the rest of the house stays livable.

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Near the Wolf River and Shelby Farms

The community is generally bounded by the Wolf River on the south, and parts of the 4,500-acre Shelby Farms park are considered part of Cordova. Lots near the river bottoms and the park's wetlands can be soft after rain. We plan truck access so we do not rut a lawn or a neighbor's easement, and we leave the lot graded to drain.

Utilities and locates

Every demolition starts with gas, electric and water disconnected by the utility and the sewer line capped. We also call Tennessee 811 for locates at least three full business days before we dig out footings or break up a slab, so buried lines are marked.

The commercial corridor

Most of Cordova's current growth runs along Houston Levee Road and Macon Road, and its major commercial centers sit on Germantown Parkway. Retail and office spaces along those corridors turn over often, and each new tenant usually wants the old build-out removed. We strip the space back to the shell, keep debris moving out the rear door, and work at hours that suit the landlord and the businesses next door.

What we handle in Cordova

House demolition for rebuilds and damaged homes
Pool removal with backfill and compaction
Barns, sheds and detached garages
Driveway, patio and slab removal
Interior gut-outs for remodels

Call (901) 677-1382 with your address and we will confirm the jurisdiction and set up a visit.

Cordova at a Glance

Annexation lines. South Cordova was de-annexed in early 2021 and Rocky Point on January 1, 2021, returning them to Shelby County.
Flower village. Settled around 1835, Cordova shipped cut flowers to Memphis, giving it the motto Farms, Flowers and Fellowship.
Growth. Population went from 39,544 in 1990 to 55,875 in 2000 and 68,779 in 2020.
Shelby Farms. Parts of the 4,500-acre Shelby Farms park, with lakes, forests and Wolf River wetlands, are considered part of Cordova.

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Cordova Questions

Is my Cordova address in Memphis or the county?

It depends on the street. Parts of South Cordova and Rocky Point returned to Shelby County in 2021. We check the parcel before filing so the permit goes to the right place.

Can you take down an old barn?

Yes. Older barns and farm buildings are inspected first for materials that need testing, then taken down and hauled. Metal roofing and siding are often recycled.

Do you do interior demolition in an occupied house?

Yes. We seal off the work area, protect floors on the way out and haul debris daily so the rest of the house stays usable.

Do you remove pools in the Cordova subdivisions?

Yes. Pool removal is one of our most common Cordova jobs. We drain the pool, break out the shell and deck, haul the concrete, then backfill in layers and compact so the yard can be used again.

Do you do commercial interior demolition on Germantown Parkway?

Yes. We remove old build-outs, ceilings, flooring and fixtures and schedule the work around neighboring tenants.

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