Demolition Contractors in Millington, TN

Millington sits at about 260 feet of elevation, one of the lowest points among the Memphis suburbs, and its history includes several damaging floods. For demolition contractors in Millington, that history shows up in the work: houses that were flooded and never fully recovered, garages with rotted framing, and slabs that have settled. Not every job is flood-related, but it is a common thread.

Two floods that changed the city

A flood that began on December 25, 1987, displaced more than 6,000 residents and led to the levee system Millington has today. On May 1 and 2, 2010, a nearby levee broke after about 10 inches of rain in two days, and about 1,500 people were evacuated, including 146 residents of the Navy base. Houses that took on water in either event may have hidden damage in framing, subfloors and wall cavities. When the repair estimate gets close to the cost of a new house, demolition becomes a serious option.

City approval comes before the county

Shelby County's residential permit procedures say construction in Millington must be submitted to the city for approval before it is submitted to the county. We take the application to the city first, then to the county, and schedule the inspections that follow. That keeps your demolition from stalling halfway through the process.

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Demolishing a flood-damaged house

Water-damaged buildings need extra care. Mold may be present, floors may be weak, and the structure can be less stable than it looks. We confirm the utilities are disconnected, assess whether anyone can safely enter, and arrange any asbestos survey the building's age calls for. Then we take the house down from the top, load debris directly into containers and remove the foundation if you want a clean lot for rebuilding.

The Navy base and older housing

Naval Support Activity Mid-South, renamed in 1998, employs more than 7,500 military, civilian and contractor workers on 1,950 acres. Much of the city's housing grew up around the base and its predecessor. Older rental houses and duplexes near the base often come up for tear-down when an owner decides to rebuild or sell the lot. We work with landlords on timing so the job fits between tenants.

Model farms and open ground

In 1937 the Resettlement Administration developed model farms on the Park Field land to show good land management. Some parcels around Millington are still open, with barns and sheds that have outlived their use. We take those down, recycle the metal and leave the ground graded.

Check the flood map before you rebuild

If you plan to build again on the same lot, look at the flood zone before the old house comes down. Shelby County's ReGIS maps show flood zones alongside zoning, and a lot in a mapped flood zone may face extra requirements for a new building. Knowing that early can change whether you demolish, repair or elevate. We can point you to the map and talk through what we see on the lot, and your builder or engineer can confirm what a new house would need.

What we do in Millington

• Flood- and storm-damaged house demolition
• Garage, carport and shed removal
• Concrete slab and driveway removal
• Pool removal and backfill
• Rental and duplex tear-downs

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