Interior Demolition in Fort Wayne
Before a remodel can start, the old has to come out. Collier's handles interior demolition in Fort Wayne, from pulling a single kitchen to gutting a house down to the studs, and we take all of the debris with us.
Interior demo is the least glamorous and most underestimated part of any remodel. Cabinets, counters, tile, subfloor, drywall, ceilings, trim, old built-ins and fixtures all have to come out and get off the property before a single new thing goes in. Homeowners who start it themselves usually discover around day three that the tearing out was never the hard part. Hauling it was.
We do kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, drywall and ceilings, and full gut jobs down to the studs. Selective demo is normal too, where specific walls, rooms or finishes come out and everything else stays exactly as it is. We mark out what is staying with you first so nothing gets taken that should not.
We work with remodelers and general contractors on their schedule. If your crew needs the space empty and swept by Monday morning so they can start, that is the job. Getting the tear-out done cleanly and on time is often what keeps the rest of a build from slipping.
One thing worth raising early: if the building is older, anything you suspect might contain asbestos or lead has to be tested and handled by a licensed abatement contractor before demolition starts. We will flag it at the walk-through if we see something questionable. It is not a step to skip, and it is much cheaper to find out before the job than during it.
Debris goes out the same day where we can. Interior demo generates a genuinely surprising amount of weight, especially plaster, tile and old subfloor, so we plan the trailer loads around the size of the job instead of leaving a pile in the driveway for a week.
- •Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, drywall, ceilings and built-ins
- •Full gut to the studs or selective room-by-room demo
- •Contractor and remodeler schedules worked around
- •All debris loaded and hauled off, not left in the driveway
- •Space swept and ready for the next trade
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WHAT AFFECTS THE PRICE
Every job is different, so we price off a walk-through rather than a number over the phone. These are the things that actually move it.
Square footage
One bathroom versus a whole floor is the single biggest driver.
What is coming out
Pulling cabinets is quick. Plaster, tile, mortar bed and old subfloor are slow and heavy.
Full gut or selective
Taking everything is often faster per square foot than carefully working around what stays.
Getting it out
Ground floor with a door nearby is easy. Second-story carry-downs and tight stairwells add real labor.
Debris weight
Plaster and tile weigh far more than drywall and cabinets, and disposal is charged accordingly.
Testing or abatement
If asbestos or lead is suspected, that work is handled by a licensed abatement contractor before we start.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Selective demolition is normal. We mark out exactly what is staying with you before anything comes down.
Yes, regularly. If your crew needs the space empty and swept by a certain morning, tell us the date and we will work to it.
In older buildings, any suspect material has to be tested and abated by a licensed abatement contractor before demolition. We will flag anything questionable at the walk-through rather than work around it.
Where we can, yes. Larger gut jobs take multiple trailer loads, which we schedule so debris is not sitting in the driveway for days.
Anything that needs a licensed trade gets one. We will tell you at the walk-through what has to be capped or disconnected before we can start.
REVIEWS
Hear what our customers have to say about working with Collier's Junk Removal.
George Harris
1 week ago
I highly recommend Jake. His work, performance and positive attitude are awesome. Jake is very polite and great to work with. I highly recommend Jake.
Rymanroot
2 weeks ago
Quick and easy cleanup. I had some heavy furniture taken down from a third story apartment building. I was given fair and accurate pricing and timing versus other companies in the local area. The removal was effortless, I will be using again.
Mace Eads
2 weeks ago
Had Collier's Junk Removal out to remove debris from a construction site. They did a quick and clean job. Very happy with the results and would hire again!
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DEMOLITION
Garages, interiors, sheds, decks, pools and more. We tear it down, load it up, and haul it off in one job.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS REMOVAL
Leftover lumber, drywall, concrete, roofing and demo debris hauled off fast so your job site stays clear.
GARAGE DEMOLITION
Detached or attached, block or wood frame. The garage comes down, the debris goes with us, and the lot is left clean.
HOUSE CLEANOUTS
Moving, downsizing, or cleaning out a property? We remove everything you do not want to take with you.
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