Kenmore · King County
Demolition Contractor in Kenmore, WA
Houses, garages, sheds, decks, slabs and driveways taken down in Kenmore, sorted and hauled on our own trucks, with the site left graded and ready. Serving Downtown Kenmore, Inglewood, Moorlands and Arrowhead and the rest of Kenmore.
Demolition in Kenmore: what we usually find
Mostly 1950s to 80s homes on sloped, wooded lots, with newer infill and redevelopment near downtown. The age of a structure decides a lot: older buildings can hide asbestos, lead paint, oil tanks and buried debris, while newer ones mostly mean clean concrete, framing and roofing to sort.
A narrow flat strip along the lake and river, with steep wooded slopes rising north and east into neighborhoods like Inglewood and Moorlands. Access decides the method. On tight or sloped lots we use compact machines and load trucks in short cycles; on open ground we can bring in more iron and finish faster.
Glacial till and outwash on the slopes, with soft, wet lake and river deposits along the shoreline. Once the slab and footings are out, we fill and compact the holes so the ground is ready for what comes next, whether that is a new build, a pad or lawn.
Common demolition projects in Kenmore
Older home teardowns
Full demolition of older homes in neighborhoods like Downtown Kenmore, with the asbestos survey, utility disconnects, haul-off and grading handled in order.
Sheds, garages and carports
Outbuildings taken down to the slab, the slab broken out and the debris hauled, leaving the Kenmore yard graded and clean.
Driveway and patio removal
Old asphalt, concrete driveways, patios and walkways broken out and hauled away from Inglewood and across Kenmore, with the base prepped for what replaces it.
Lot prep for redevelopment
Taking a Kenmore lot from existing house to cleared, graded ground ready for a new build, ADU or townhomes.
What our demolition work in Kenmore covers
- Structure Demolition
- Concrete & Slab Removal
- Deck & Hardscape Removal
- Interior Strip-Out
- Debris Sorting
- Backfill & Grading
Permits & Rules
Demolition permits and asbestos rules in Kenmore
Most structure demolition needs a permit from the City of Kenmore inside city limits, or the King County Department of Local Services outside them, along with utility disconnects and a capped sewer or septic.
In King County, demolition falls under the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, which requires an asbestos survey by a certified inspector and advance notice before most structures come down. We will not start without that paperwork, and no legitimate disposal site will take the debris without it.
Cost & Timing
What affects the cost of demolition in Kenmore
We do not publish flat prices because no two Kenmore sites are the same. These are the things that move the number most here.
Slope and access
Steep Kenmore lots take smaller machines, more careful staging and sometimes engineering, which adds time compared with flat, open ground.
Soft ground
Where Kenmore soils are soft or wet, over-excavation, fabric and imported rock are often part of the job, and we price that in up front.
Buffers and permits
Work near Kenmore's rivers, creeks, lakes or shoreline can need permits and limits on where machines go. That affects scope and schedule more than price.
Haul-off and disposal
How much material leaves the site, and what it is, drives cost. Our own trucks keep that predictable on Kenmore jobs.
When to schedule demolition in Kenmore
Demolition in Kenmore can run most of the year. The real lead time is paperwork: the asbestos survey, the agency notice and the permit. Start those first and the demo itself moves fast.
Kenmore's till soils hold water through the winter, which is when drainage problems show up. That is a good time to see where water goes, and the dry season is the time to fix it.
Where We Work
Demolition across Kenmore
Kenmore sits at the north end of Lake Washington where the Sammamish River enters it. Much of the city is steep, wooded hillside above the lake and the Burke-Gilman Trail.
We take down houses, garages, sheds, carports, decks, slabs, driveways and patios across Downtown Kenmore, Inglewood, Moorlands, Arrowhead, Uplands and Northshore Summit.
Debris is sorted for recycling where it can be: concrete, metal and clean wood go to recyclers, the rest to a licensed transfer station. Our trucks run SR 522 (Bothell Way), Juanita Dr NE and 68th Ave NE, so haul-off keeps pace with the machine.
We also do demolition nearby in Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Brier and Mountlake Terrace. See everything we do in Kenmore, read our full guide to demolition, or browse all service areas.
Why DirtRaptor
Why Kenmore owners call us for demolition
Owner on the machine
On Kenmore jobs you talk to the person who walks the site, writes the quote and runs the equipment.
Trees and dirt, one crew
If trees are in the way of your Kenmore project, we take them down ourselves instead of waiting on a separate tree service.
Our own trucks
Haul-off and deliveries run on our schedule along SR 522 (Bothell Way) and Juanita Dr NE, not a subcontractor's.
Built for slopes
We plan machine placement, drainage and erosion control for Kenmore's sloped ground before we start.
How a demolition job runs
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Survey, Permits & Disconnects
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Soft Strip & Salvage
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Structural Demolition
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Sorting, Haul-Off & Site Restoration
Real Jobs
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A 100-year-old shed, condemned and unsafe, brought down and hauled off — the site left graded flat and clean.
Questions
Demolition Contractor in Kenmore: FAQs
Do I need an asbestos survey before demolition in Kenmore?
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Usually yes. Kenmore is in the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency region, which requires a survey by a certified inspector and advance notification before most demolition. We help you line it up before we schedule.
What is involved in tearing down an older Kenmore structure?
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Mostly 1950s to 80s homes on sloped, wooded lots, with newer infill and redevelopment near downtown. For older buildings we plan for the survey, utility disconnects, careful removal of anything hazardous, then demolition, sorting, haul-off and grading.
Who issues demolition permits in Kenmore?
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Inside city limits, the City of Kenmore. Outside them, the King County Department of Local Services. Small sheds are sometimes exempt, but the asbestos rules still apply.
How much does demolition cost in Kenmore?
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It depends on the site, so we quote after a free site walk rather than guessing on the phone. The biggest drivers in Kenmore are usually slope and access, soft ground, buffers and permits. You get a written number with inclusions and exclusions spelled out.
When is the best time to schedule demolition in Kenmore?
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Demolition in Kenmore can run most of the year. The real lead time is paperwork: the asbestos survey, the agency notice and the permit. Start those first and the demo itself moves fast.
Can you remove a tree above my Kenmore house on a steep slope?
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Yes. On slopes we usually take trees down in sections and leave stumps and roots in the ground to hold the soil. If the slope is a mapped critical area, we flag what review is needed.
Do you work along the Kenmore shoreline?
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Yes, within the shoreline rules. Work near the lake or river can need approval, so we check before starting.
How long does a residential demolition take?
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A small outbuilding can be a day. A house with a full foundation, hazardous material abatement and site restoration runs considerably longer, and permitting often takes longer than the physical work.
Ready for a real number in Kenmore?
Send the address and a few photos. We walk the site for free and come back with a written quote.
