Farmland turned into neighborhoods in the 1950s

Demolition Contractors in Whitehaven, TN

Tear-downs, outbuilding removal and slab work in Whitehaven, planned around the age of the house.

Free walkthrough of the structure and the lot
Itemized written estimate: tear-down, hauling, fill and grading on separate lines
Permit, utility and asbestos steps planned before the first swing

Demolition in Whitehaven's Mid-Century Neighborhoods

Whitehaven grew from 1,311 residents in 1950 to 13,894 in 1960 as farmland south of Memphis was subdivided into neighborhoods. That one decade explains most of what demolition contractors in Whitehaven run into today: houses that are 60 to 75 years old, built with the materials of their time, and now facing a choice between major repair and replacement.

The age of the house is the first question

Houses from the 1950s and 1960s were often built with products that are no longer used, and some of them can contain asbestos: certain vinyl floor tiles and their adhesive, some siding, pipe wrap and ceiling textures. Not every house has it, and the only way to know is a survey. We arrange one before we finalize a tear-down plan on a house of that age. If the survey finds asbestos-containing material, it is removed by trained abatement workers before demolition begins.

Part of Memphis since 1970

Memphis annexed Whitehaven on January 1, 1970, so demolition here is permitted and inspected under City of Memphis rules. That includes the utility disconnects, which in Whitehaven are typically handled through MLGW. We give you the checklist of calls to make and the lead times, and we do not mobilize until gas, power and water are confirmed off.

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An old road through the middle

Elvis Presley Boulevard, formerly U.S. 51, began in 1852 as a toll plank road between Memphis and Hernando. The commercial buildings along it span many decades, and some are now vacant or being redeveloped. Commercial demolition along a busy corridor needs traffic planning for trucks, protection for the sidewalk and coordination with neighboring businesses. We plan those details at the site visit.

Typical Whitehaven projects

Most of our work here is residential. Owners remove detached garages and carports that have rotted at the base, break out cracked driveways and patios, and take down houses that have been vacant too long or damaged by fire. Some heirs inherit a family home that is beyond repair and want the lot cleared so it can be sold or rebuilt. In every case we haul the debris, remove the foundation if you want it gone, and leave a graded lot.

Leaving a lot you can use or sell

What happens after the house is gone matters. For a lot that will be sold, most owners want the foundation and driveway removed, the ground filled and compacted, and the yard graded and seeded so it looks cared for. For a lot that will be rebuilt, the builder may want the ground left rough so they can set their own grade. We ask about your plan for the lot at the estimate, and the scope is written to match. Old trees, fences and the public sidewalk are noted so we know what to protect.

Services in Whitehaven

House demolition with pre-demolition asbestos survey when needed
Garage, carport and shed removal
Driveway and patio removal
Pool removal and backfill
Small commercial building demolition along the main corridors

We call Tennessee 811 before any digging. Call (901) 677-1382 to talk about your property.

Whitehaven History That Matters on Site

1950s boom. Whitehaven grew from 1,311 residents in 1950 to 13,894 in 1960 as farmland was subdivided into neighborhoods.
Annexation. Memphis annexed Whitehaven on January 1, 1970, so City of Memphis permit and inspection rules apply.
Plank road. Elvis Presley Boulevard, formerly U.S. 51, began in 1852 as a toll plank road between Memphis and Hernando.

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Whitehaven Questions

Does a 1950s house in Whitehaven need an asbestos survey?

It is the safe assumption. Houses of that age sometimes contain asbestos in flooring, adhesive or siding, and a survey tells us what has to be abated before the house comes down.

I inherited a house that is beyond repair. Where do I start?

Start with a site visit. We look at the house, explain the permit and utility steps, and give you a written plan and estimate so you can decide on timing.

Can you leave the slab for a new house?

Sometimes, if it is sound and fits the new plan, but most rebuilds call for a new foundation. We can break it out and haul it or leave it, as you decide.

Do you take down detached garages in Whitehaven?

Yes. Many older garages here have rotted at the base. We take them down, break out the slab if you want and haul everything away.

Will you seed the lot after demolition?

If you want it ready to sell, we can grade it and leave it seeded. If a builder is taking over, we leave it the way the builder prefers.

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Tell us about the Whitehaven property and we will schedule a free walk-through.

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