Demolition Contractors in Rossville, TN

Rossville stayed under about 410 residents for most of the 20th century, then grew from 664 in 2010 to 1,041 at the 2020 census. A town that small, with that long a history, has a lot of old buildings relative to its size. Demolition contractors in Rossville see houses, stores and outbuildings that have stood for generations, along with farm structures on the land around town.

Main Street and the old section

State Route 194, Main Street, runs north about 15 miles to Oakland and passes through Rossville's oldest section. Buildings along it may sit close to the street and to each other. Demolishing one of those takes careful sequencing so the neighboring building is not damaged, and a plan for the sidewalk and traffic while trucks load. We work that out on site before we commit to a schedule.

Near the Wolf River

The Wolf River, a Mississippi tributary, flows west along the town's northern edge. Ground near the river can be soft and slow to dry. Demolition leaves bare soil, and bare soil near a river washes away quickly in a hard rain. We keep the disturbed area small, stockpile debris away from low spots, and grade and stabilize the site when we are done.

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Rail traffic and growth

The Norfolk Southern Railway runs through town, and an intermodal facility southwest of Rossville opened in 2012. That facility and the roads serving it have brought new interest in land around town. When a parcel is sold for development, the old houses, sheds and barns on it usually have to come down before anything new goes up.

Old houses need a closer look

In a town with this many older buildings, we assume materials need checking. Before tearing down an old house or store, we arrange an asbestos survey when the age calls for one. Utilities are disconnected and confirmed off. Many rural lots also have wells or septic tanks that need to be found before heavy equipment rolls over them.

Fayette County permits

Rossville is in Fayette County. We confirm the town's requirements for your project, file the paperwork and schedule inspections. Everything we will handle is listed in the estimate.

Salvage from old buildings

Old Rossville houses and stores can hold materials worth saving: heavy timber framing, wide-plank flooring, old doors, mantels and brick. If you want any of it kept, tell us before the work starts. We take those items out by hand first, stack them where you want them, and then bring in the machine for the rest. Salvage adds some time to the job, but for a building with real history, many owners decide it is worth it. Anything you do not want goes to recycling or a permitted landfill.

Rossville services

• Older house and storefront demolition
• Barn, shed and outbuilding removal
• Slab and foundation removal
• Lot clearing for new construction
• Interior demolition for renovations of older buildings

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