Demolition in Minneapolis & St. Paul
Northland Junk handles demolition and tear-out jobs in the Twin Cities and hauls away the debris, with free estimates and recycling and donation wherever possible.
What does Northland Junk's demolition service cover?
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Northland Junk handles demolition and tear-out jobs across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities and hauls away the debris in the same visit, so you deal with one crew instead of two. Tell us what is coming out and we will confirm the scope in your free estimate.
Because we run a junk removal truck every day, the cleanup is the part we are best at: loading, hauling, and recycling or donating what can be reused.
Do I need a permit to demolish a building in Minneapolis?
Yes. The City of Minneapolis requires a wrecking permit before a commercial building or a one- or two-family dwelling is demolished, and the work must be done by a licensed wrecking contractor. Permits are handled through Minneapolis Development Review at 505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220, or by phone at 612-673-3000.
Properties that are designated landmarks or sit in a historic district need a public hearing before the Heritage Preservation Commission first. Other cities in the Twin Cities set their own demolition permit rules, so check with your city's building department before you schedule work.
What does Minnesota require before a demolition starts?
Minnesota requires notice to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for every demolition, even when no asbestos is present. The notice must be received at least 10 working days before work begins. When a structure contains asbestos materials at 1 percent or more, notice also goes to the Minnesota Department of Health.
State rules also require certain materials, including household hazardous waste, PCBs and electronics, to be removed before demolition. A cleanout ahead of the tear-down handles that step, and our junk removal service is built for it.
How does a demolition job work with Northland Junk?
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Tell us about the job
Call, text or use the contact form. Describe what is coming out, how big the space is, and where it is.
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Get a free estimate
We explain the price before any work starts, with fully transparent pricing.
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Demolition and tear-out
The crew completes the agreed work and keeps the site safe and tidy.
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Haul-away and cleanup
We load the debris, haul it off, and recycle or donate what we can.
What affects the cost of demolition?
The size of the area and the materials being removed drive the price most. Northland Junk quotes each job after hearing the details, since no two tear-outs are alike.
- Size of the space or structure
- Materials: plaster, tile, concrete and masonry are heavy and cost more to haul
- Building age, since older buildings may contain asbestos that changes the required steps
- Access for crew and truck, including stairs and distance to the truck
- Volume of debris to haul and dispose of
Demolition questions, answered
Do I need a permit to demolish a building in Minneapolis?
Yes. Minneapolis requires a wrecking permit before a commercial building or a one- or two-family dwelling is demolished, and a licensed wrecking contractor must do the work. Historic landmarks and district properties need an additional public hearing. Contact Minneapolis Development Review at 612-673-3000 before scheduling.
What notice does Minnesota require before demolition?
Every demolition in Minnesota requires notice to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at least 10 working days before work begins, even when there is no asbestos. If asbestos materials make up 1 percent or more of the structure, the Minnesota Department of Health must also be notified.
Does Northland Junk haul away the demolition debris?
Yes. Hauling is what Northland Junk does every day, so debris leaves the site with the same crew that did the tear-out. We recycle and donate what we can to keep material out of the landfill, and we explain the price in your free estimate first.
How much does demolition cost?
Demolition cost depends on the size of the space, the materials, the age of the building, access and the amount of debris. Northland Junk gives a free estimate with transparent pricing once we know the details, so call or text and describe the job.
Need junk gone? Call Northland Junk.
We are open 7 days a week with free estimates and honest pricing across the Twin Cities.