Demolition Contractors in Eads, TN

Eads is a community of large lots, horse farms and newer estate homes in eastern Shelby County. Demolition contractors in Eads are often called to clear structures that came with the land: barns, sheds, old houses, equipment slabs and long gravel or concrete drives. Some jobs are inside the Memphis annexation reserve and some are not, and that changes who issues the permit.

Railroad origins

Eads was founded in 1888 when the Tennessee Midland Railroad came through a village called Sewardville, and it is named for engineer James Buchanan Eads. Its 38028 ZIP code reaches into both Shelby and Fayette counties, including parts of Hickory Withe and Fisherville. If your address says Eads, the first thing we check is which county the parcel is actually in.

City or county

On January 1, 2020, a section south of US 64 and north of Grays Creek was de-annexed from Memphis and returned to Shelby County jurisdiction. Most of Eads is unincorporated. We look up the parcel before we file anything, so the demolition permit goes to the right office the first time.

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Driveways and culverts

On rural Shelby County lots, a driveway that crosses a roadside ditch needs a culvert, and the county sets the minimum pipe size. When a demolition includes removing an old drive or entrance, or when the trucks need a temporary entrance, that culvert matters. We plan the access so the ditch keeps flowing and the county road stays clean.

Barns, arenas and farmhouses

Taking down a large barn or a run-in shed is a common Eads job. We assess the framing and roof, decide how to bring it down safely and separate metal for recycling. Old farmhouses get a utility check and, where the age calls for it, an asbestos survey before demolition. Wells, septic tanks and buried fuel tanks are identified before we dig, because many rural parcels have one or more.

Big roads, heavy trucks

Interstate 269, US 64 and State Route 205 run through the community. Good road access helps when we are hauling a lot of debris, but it also means we keep trucks clean and loads covered when they pull onto busy roads. We schedule haul-out for the times that cause the least trouble.

Arenas, fencing and footing

Horse properties have their own leftovers. Riding arenas may have a deep layer of sand or footing material over a base. Board or pipe fencing is set in concrete. Run-in sheds and round pens may sit on small slabs. When an owner wants to convert a horse property to another use, we remove the fencing and posts, pull the arena footing, break out any concrete and leave the ground graded. Usable materials such as pipe fencing can often be salvaged.

What we do in Eads

• Barn, stable and shed demolition
• Farmhouse and house tear-downs
• Driveway, slab and pad removal
• Pool removal and backfill
• Clearing old structures before new construction

Gas, power and water are disconnected before work starts, and Tennessee 811 marks lines at least three full business days before digging. Call (901) 677-1382 to set up a visit.