Demolition Contractors in Piperton, TN

Piperton covers about 27.3 square miles but had only 2,263 residents in 2020, and 86.3 percent of them were classed as rural. That makes it one of the most open places in the Memphis area. Demolition contractors in Piperton mostly deal with rural structures: barns, equipment sheds, older houses, mobile home pads and slabs left from farm use, often on parcels being prepared for new homes.

A young city with a lot of land

Piperton was incorporated in 1974, and its area nearly tripled from 9.8 square miles in 2000. It borders Collierville to the west, Rossville to the east and Marshall County, Mississippi, to the south. U.S. Route 72 crosses the south end, State Route 57 runs through the center, and I-269 meets State Route 385 at the Collierville line. Those roads make it easy to reach with trucks, which helps on jobs that produce a lot of debris.

Clearing a parcel for building

When land is sold for a new home, the old structures often have to go first. We take down barns and sheds, break out slabs and pads, pull old fence posts set in concrete if you want them gone, and haul everything off. Metal is separated for recycling. The site is left graded so your builder can start work without another round of cleanup.

Get a Free Estimate

Old houses on farm parcels

Older farmhouses get extra attention before demolition. We confirm the power is disconnected at the pole and any gas or propane is shut off and the tank removed by its owner. Wells and septic systems are located so we do not drive over or dig into them. If the house is old enough, an asbestos survey comes before the tear-down.

Fayette County jurisdiction

Piperton is in Fayette County, so demolition permits and inspections are not handled through Shelby County, even though the city sits right next to Collierville. We confirm with the city what applies before scheduling the job, and the estimate notes which approvals are included.

Working on open ground

Large rural lots bring their own problems: no driveway to the back of the property, soft spots after rain and long distances to carry debris. We plan the route, use mats when the ground is wet and keep mud off the highway. When we finish, ruts are repaired and the site drains.

Mobile homes and pads

Rural parcels around Piperton sometimes have an old manufactured home, a concrete pad or a block foundation left behind. A manufactured home usually has to be disconnected from power, water and septic, and then taken apart or hauled off whole. The pad and any piers come out after. Before we start, we confirm who owns the home and that the title or paperwork allows it to be removed. Then we clear the site and grade it.

Our Piperton services

• Barn and equipment shed demolition
• Farmhouse and older home tear-downs
• Slab, pad and footing removal
• Pool removal on newer estate lots
• Parcel clearing ahead of construction

Tennessee 811 marks buried lines at least three full business days before we dig. Call (901) 677-1382 to set up a visit.