Selective & structural
demolition.

Remove only what the plan calls for.

Selective demolition is the careful end of the trade. Opening up a wall for a great room, cutting an opening for an addition, or taking down a chimney means removing exactly what the plan calls for while protecting everything around it. We work from your contractor's and engineer's drawings, install temporary support where a load-bearing wall comes out, and protect the floors, finishes, and structure you are keeping. This is methodical work, not just swinging a hammer.

Because every selective job is different, we price it by consultation after we see the drawings and walk the space. If the work disturbs material in a pre-1980 home, we coordinate the required asbestos and lead survey first. We sequence the demo so your contractor can step right into the next phase.

What it actually costs.

Our process.

1. Plan review & walkthrough

   We review your contractor and engineer's drawings, walk the space, and scope exactly what is coming out.

2. Survey & protection

   On pre-1980 homes we coordinate the required survey, then protect the floors, finishes, and structure you are keeping.

3. Shore & remove

   We install temporary support where load-bearing elements come out, then remove only what the plan calls for.

4. Clean handoff

   We haul the debris, clean up, and hand the opening off ready for your framer or contractor to continue.

Why hire a licensed crew.

• Work sequenced to your contractor and engineer's plan
• Temporary support installed before load-bearing removal
• Kept floors, finishes, and structure protected
• Asbestos and lead survey coordinated when material is disturbed
• Clean, square openings ready for the next phase

Frequently asked questions.

How much does selective demolition cost in Bellingham?

Selective and structural demolition is priced by consultation because every job is different. Taking out a single load-bearing wall is a smaller job than opening up for an addition or removing a chimney. We give you a clear written quote after we review the drawings and walk the space.

Do you remove load-bearing walls?

Yes, in coordination with your contractor and engineer. We work from the structural plan and install temporary support before the wall comes out so the structure stays safe. We do not remove load-bearing elements without an engineered plan.

Can you take out a chimney?

Yes. Chimney removal is a common selective demo job, especially on older Bellingham homes. We protect the roof and surrounding finishes, remove the chimney safely, and haul the debris, then leave it ready for your roofer or contractor to close up.

Related services.

Selective & structural demolition across Whatcom County.

Every neighborhood we serve has its own demolition challenges, from pre-1980 asbestos surveys in the core to rotted Lake Whatcom decks. Pick your area for local notes and pricing: