Demolition Services in Ogden & Northern Utah

Demolition Contractor in Ogden and Northern Utah

Sometimes the fastest path to a new project is a clean slate. AccuRite Excavating handles demolition work across Weber and Davis counties, from full residential teardowns to concrete removal and selective interior demo. We’re licensed, insured, and have been doing this work in Northern Utah since 1995.

Demolition isn’t just knocking things down. It involves permits, utility coordination, asbestos testing for older structures, debris disposal, and site grading when it’s done. We manage the whole process.

Types of Demolition We Handle

Full Residential Demolition

Full house demolition means taking a structure completely down to grade, removing all debris, and leaving a cleared site ready for new construction or sale. This is the scope when a home is beyond saving, a lot is being redeveloped, or an outbuilding has reached end of life.

We work with the property owner to disconnect utilities, pull permits through Ogden City or Weber County, and coordinate any required asbestos testing before the first machine moves.

Commercial Demolition

Commercial demolition typically involves larger structures, more complex permitting, and sometimes selective removal to preserve certain structural elements. We have the equipment to handle commercial-scale work and the experience to coordinate with general contractors on larger redevelopment projects.

For commercial work, we can coordinate closely with your GC on sequencing, debris handling, and site prep for grading and land clearing after demolition wraps.

Selective and Interior Demolition

Not every project is a total teardown. Sometimes you need a garage removed, an addition knocked down, or a concrete slab broken out while the main structure stays. Selective demolition requires careful machine work to avoid damage to adjacent structures.

We’ve removed garages from tight lots in central Ogden, broken out basement slabs for interior remodels, and taken down commercial outbuildings without disturbing neighboring structures.

Concrete Demolition and Removal

Concrete removal is one of the most common calls we get. Driveways, sidewalks, patios, foundation walls, and slabs all have a lifespan. Old concrete deteriorates, heaves from frost, or simply needs to come out to make room for something new.

We break and remove concrete using hydraulic breakers and excavators, then haul the material. Concrete with rebar takes longer and costs more per square foot than plain concrete, so be upfront with us about what’s in the slab.

The Demolition Process

Step 1: Site Assessment

We start with a walk of the property to assess the structure, access, soil conditions, and what’s adjacent to the demo zone. We look at the age of the structure and discuss scope with the property owner.

Step 2: Permits and Notifications

Ogden City requires a demolition permit for any structure removal. The application fee runs $50-$100, plus a $50/month inspection fee while the project is active. You’ll also need to provide confirmation that all utilities have been disconnected or scheduled for disconnect. We assist with this coordination.

For structures in unincorporated Weber County, the process goes through Weber County Building Department rather than Ogden City, but the requirements are similar.

Step 3: Asbestos and Hazardous Materials

If the structure was built before 1981, a certified asbestos inspection is required before a demolition permit is issued. Weber County Health Department enforces this. Asbestos is commonly found in floor tiles, roof shingles, pipe insulation, and textured ceiling coatings in older construction.

We can coordinate the asbestos inspection through a certified inspector. If asbestos is found, licensed abatement contractors remove it before demolition begins. Don’t skip this step. Disturbing asbestos without proper abatement creates health and legal liability.

Step 4: Utility Disconnection

Gas, electric, water, and sewer must be disconnected and capped before demolition. Rocky Mountain Power, Questar Gas (now Dominion), and the local water district each have their own disconnect process. We can coordinate scheduling or help you navigate who to call and what to request.

Step 5: Demolition

Once permits are in hand and utilities are confirmed off, we mobilize. For most residential structures, the actual demolition takes one day. Larger structures or complex commercial work may take longer. We work systematically to control debris, minimize dust, and keep the site safe.

Step 6: Debris Hauling

All debris is loaded and hauled to licensed disposal facilities. We sort for recyclable materials where practical. Concrete and clean fill often go to recycling yards rather than landfills, which reduces disposal cost. Wood and mixed demo debris goes to a licensed transfer station.

Our hauling and delivery capability means we’re not subcontracting this out. We handle it with our own trucks.

Step 7: Site Grading

After demolition and cleanup, we grade the site to a clean, uniform surface. If the project is part of a larger redevelopment, we can coordinate the grading to meet the requirements of whatever comes next. Grading and land clearing is a core part of what we do.

Demolition Costs in Utah

Demolition costs vary based on the specifics of each project. The main factors that affect pricing are:

• Structure size and construction type — a wood-frame garage is a very different job than a concrete-block commercial building
• Asbestos presence — structures built before 1981 may require certified abatement before demolition can begin, which adds to the scope
• Site access — tight urban lots or properties with limited equipment access require more time and smaller machines
• Foundation type — removing a full perimeter foundation with heavy reinforcement costs more than a simple slab

Ogden City demolition permit fees ($50-$100 application fee plus $50/month inspection fee) and asbestos testing costs are in addition to our demolition work and are included in your quote so there are no surprises. Get a free estimate based on your specific project.

What Happens to the Debris

Demolition generates a lot of material. Here’s how we handle it:

Concrete and masonry go to recycling facilities where possible. Concrete crush is often reused as road base or fill material. Metal is sorted for scrap. Clean wood waste may be accepted at local facilities. Mixed demolition debris goes to a licensed transfer station in Weber or Davis County.

We don’t dump on-site or use unlicensed disposal methods. Proper disposal is part of the job.

Why AccuRite for Demolition in Ogden

We’re an excavation company first, which means we have the equipment for the job. A full excavator with a hydraulic thumb or breaker attachment is the right tool for residential and commercial demolition. We’re not bringing in a small machine and hoping for the best.

Our 30+ years in Weber County means we know the permit process, the local utility companies, and the disposal facilities. We’ve done this enough times to move quickly through the parts that slow other contractors down.

We carry general liability insurance and workers’ compensation. On a demolition job, that matters.

Get a Quote

Call us to walk the property. We’ll give you a clear quote that covers permit coordination, demo, haul-off, and site grading so you know the full cost before we start.

AccuRite Excavating serves Ogden, Clearfield, Layton, Roy, Riverdale, South Ogden, North Ogden, and throughout Weber and Davis counties.