Demolition Contractors in Dunwoody, GA

Owners searching for demolition contractors in Dunwoody are often sitting on one of the area's first suburban houses. Wikipedia notes that suburban residential development began here in the 1960s, with Georgetown among the early neighborhoods, and Perimeter Mall and Dunwoody Village both opened in 1971. Houses from those first two decades are now 50 to 60 years old. Some are getting full interior renovations, and some are being cleared so a new house can go on the lot.

A young city with an old housing stock

Dunwoody became a city on December 1, 2008, and handles its own permits. The 2020 census counted 51,683 residents and 22,514 housing units in about 13 square miles, so lots are moderate in size and close to the neighbors. That shapes how we work: smaller machines where access is tight, dust control on dry days, and debris loaded and hauled promptly instead of stockpiled in the yard.

What we find in 1960s and 1970s houses

Split-levels and two-story colonials from this era often have finished basements, original hardwood under carpet, and materials that should be tested before demolition, such as vinyl floor tile, joint compound and duct insulation. If asbestos turns up, Georgia EPD rules on notification and licensed removal apply before the house can come down. We get testing done during the planning stage so the permit and schedule are not held up later.

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Storm damage

Dunwoody has its own tornado on record: the April 8, 1998, storm that residents still call the Dunwoody tornado. Mature oaks and pines are part of what makes these neighborhoods attractive, but when one falls on a garage, porch or deck, the damaged structure has to come off safely before repairs can start. We handle partial demolition after storm damage, working with your insurer's adjuster and your builder.

Perimeter Center commercial work

Perimeter Center is one of metro Atlanta's largest job centers, and its tallest building, Ravinia 3, rises 34 stories. Office and retail space around Perimeter turns over regularly, and each new tenant needs the old build-out removed. Commercial interior demolition means working within building rules on hours, freight elevators and loading docks, and keeping the work contained so other tenants are not disturbed.

Old Dunwoody

The area was settled in the early 1830s, and Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church dates from 1829. The Roswell Railroad opened through here in 1881 and ran for 40 years. A few older farmhouses and outbuildings still stand on larger lots. If you own one, we will talk through what is worth keeping before we quote removal. Call (470) 260-8440 to set up a visit.