Demolition Contractors in Lakeland, TN

Lakeland went from 612 residents in 1980 to 13,904 at the 2020 census, so most homes there are fairly young. Demolition contractors in Lakeland are rarely called to take down an entire house. More often the job is a pool the family has outgrown, a shed or barn on a large lot, an old deck footing pad, or a patio that has to come out before a new outdoor living space goes in. The permit process here has one extra step worth knowing about.

City approval comes first

Shelby County's residential permit procedures say construction in Lakeland must be submitted to the city for approval before it is submitted to the county. Lakeland has its own approval process and fees. When a demolition needs a permit, we start with the city, then take the approved application to the county. Doing it in the wrong order just sends the paperwork back.

Larger lots, more outbuildings

With about 23.9 square miles of area and 5,054 housing units in 2020, Lakeland has more room per house than most Memphis suburbs. That means more detached garages, workshops, barns and pole sheds. These buildings are often simple to take down, but the access can be tricky: a long drive, a soft field or a fence line in the way. We look at the route the trucks will take and protect the ground we cross.

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The lake and the old park

The city was originally themed around what is now Garner Lake, once part of the Lakeland Amusement Park. About 0.4 square miles of the city is water. Lots near the lake and the city's ponds call for extra care with runoff, since bare soil from a demolition washes quickly in a hard rain. We keep the disturbed area small, stage debris away from the water and grade the site to drain when we finish.

Pool removal in Lakeland

Pool removal is one of our most common jobs here. The usual approach is to drain the pool, break out the shell and deck, haul the concrete, backfill in layers and compact. For a lot where you might build later, full removal of the shell gives a cleaner base. We explain both approaches at the estimate and note what your city approval covers.

Commercial redevelopment

Lakeland's biggest commercial site has been through a full cycle. The Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall closed around 2011, and the property was later targeted for redevelopment. Projects like that start with taking out what is left of the old buildings, slabs and parking areas. On a smaller scale, we take down vacant commercial buildings, gut interiors and break out old paving for owners who are preparing a site for something new.

What we remove in Lakeland

• Pools and pool decks
• Barns, sheds, workshops and detached garages
• Patios, walks and driveways
• Interior demolition for kitchen and bath remodels
• Whole houses when a rebuild makes sense

Utilities are disconnected before any structure comes down, and Tennessee 811 marks buried lines before we dig. Call (901) 677-1382 to book a visit.