Licensed Demolition Contractor in Mountain View, CA
Fast, Safe & Reliable Demolition Services in Mountain View & the Bay Area
Planning a demolition project in Mountain View? Bay Area Demolition and Hauling provides dependable residential and commercial structure removal and cleanup across the North South Bay.
Our Core Demolition Services
Whether you need detached garage teardowns, old shed removals, deck dismantling, or complete ADU site prep, our CSLB-licensed specialists handle all machinery operation, local Mountain View permit guidance, and CALGreen C&D recycling. Reach out today for your free on-site estimate!
Explore our core service capabilities below to see how our team handles every phase safely, efficiently, and from start to finish.
ADU Demolition
Need to remove an old or unwanted ADU? We tear down detached units, gut interiors, haul debris, and leave the site cleared for renovation, rebuilding, or a better use of space.
Commercial Demolition
Renovating a storefront or clearing out an office? We provide demolition and waste haul-off tailored to business needs — fast timelines, clear pricing, and full site cleanup.
Concrete Removal
Removing a cracked driveway or busted patio? We break up and haul off concrete slabs, footings, and walkways — no jackhammer rental or heavy lifting needed on your end.
Deck Removal
Ready to replace an aging deck or reclaim your yard? We safely dismantle wood and composite decking and haul off all debris affordably and mess-free.
Exterior Demolition
Planning major changes to your home’s exterior? We tear down siding, roofing, sheds, decks, and more — cleanly, safely, and ready for whatever you build next.
Garage Demolition
Have an aging garage or storage structure to remove? We tear down framing, roofing, doors, and debris, leaving the area cleared for parking, storage, rebuilding, or new use.
Pool Demolition
Ready to reclaim space from an old pool? We break, remove, fill, and haul pool materials with careful site prep, leaving your yard ready for future outdoor upgrades.
Residential Demolition
Making space for a new home project? From full home cleanouts to shed teardowns and interior demo, we handle residential demolition with care, speed, and minimal disruption.
Shed Removal
Have a rotting or unused shed taking up space? We tear down wood, vinyl, or metal sheds and remove the entire structure — including leftover contents and base if needed.
Examples of Our Demolition Work
Here are examples of demolition, concrete removal, hauling, and cleanup projects our crew has completed across the Bay Area.
What Our Project Photos Show
Detached structure demolition:
Our crew removes framing, roofing, doors, fasteners, and loose contents, then loads and hauls debris, leaving the area cleared for parking, storage, rebuilding, or new use.
Concrete removal
We break up patios, walkways, driveways, footings, and slab sections, then load heavy debris for recycling or disposal based on material type and facility requirements.
Backyard access work
For sheds, decks, pools, and detached structures, we plan around gates, fences, landscaping, neighboring properties, truck staging, and debris paths before the teardown starts.
These photos help property owners compare their project with the demolition, hauling, and cleanup work our crew performs across the Bay Area.
What Affects the Cost of Demolition in Mountain View?
Demolition pricing in Mountain View depends on the job’s actual scope, not a single photo or simple square-foot number. Hidden framing, slab thickness, attached utilities, access constraints, permit or documentation needs, debris weight, and recycling/disposal requirements can all change the labor, equipment, hauling, and cleanup involved.
To avoid misleading flat prices, we provide project-specific estimates based on clear photos, dimensions, access details, and, when needed, an on-site visit.
Your quote may depend on:
- Project type: Shed, garage, ADU, pool, concrete, deck, interior tear-out, or commercial demolition.
- Size & materials: Framing, roofing, slab thickness, foundation, concrete, wood, metal, or mixed debris.
- Site access: Gates, stairs, slopes, side yards, driveways, truck staging, and parking.
- Utilities & permits: Electrical, gas, water, sewer, City permits, inspections, or utility shutoff coordination.
- Safety & compliance: Asbestos notification, PCB screening, C&D recycling, or Waste Management Plan documentation when required.
- Hauling & disposal: Debris volume, material weight, sorting needs, recycling/disposal fees, and haul distance.
- Property protection: Nearby fences, landscaping, sidewalks, driveways, neighboring property, or structures to remain.
What to Send for a Faster Demolition Quote
- Wide photos of the structure or material from multiple angles
- Approximate dimensions, including height, width, depth, or square footage
- Photos of access points such as gates, driveways, stairs, side yards, and parking areas
- Notes about electrical, gas, water, sewer, or other utility connections
- Whether concrete, footings, slab, contents, or surrounding debris should also be removed
- Any deadline, permit status, HOA concern, or neighbor-access issue we should know about
Local Permitting, Utility Disconnects & CALGreen Compliance
Tearing down a structure in Mountain View requires strict adherence to city and county environmental codes.
We handle the heavy lifting so your project stays fully compliant:
City of Mountain View Building Permits
Mountain View has a residential demolition permit process for houses, garages, sheds, and ADUs. We help coordinate permit steps, utility clearances, PCB screening, and BAAQMD asbestos notification.
Utility Disconnects
Before demolition begins, utilities must be identified, disconnected, capped, or isolated as required for the structure and scope of work. Our crew handles on-site demolition preparation and helps coordinate the required confirmations for electrical, gas, water, and sewer lines.
Site-Safety Coordination
When a utility provider, licensed trade partner, or City inspection is required for a meter pull, main service isolation, sewer-cap verification, or final clearance, we help you coordinate that step before teardown so the project can move forward safely and in the correct order.
When Mountain View C&D Recycling Requirements Apply
Mountain View requires 65% diversion for CALGreen-covered projects. Demolition-only projects of 5,000 sq. ft. or more have a separate City diversion requirement.
Source: Local C&D requirements
How We Help With C&D Recycling Documentation
We help plan debris sorting, recycling, hauling, and recordkeeping so covered Mountain View demolition projects have the documentation needed for City or CALGreen waste-diversion review.
Why South Bay Homeowners & Contractors Partner With Us
Fully Licensed, Insured, & Bonded
You can verify our active C21 license details online, including our $25,000 contractor bond, active Workers’ Compensation policy, and official license standing directly through the CSLB.
In-House Heavy Equipment
We own and operate our own excavators, skid steers, and roll-off trucks, keeping costs lower and timelines tighter.
Property & Neighbor Containment
Mountain View neighborhoods mix close-set homes with busy commercial corridors. We manage tight driveway access, deploy active dust suppression, and enforce protective perimeter fencing to protect nearby properties.
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
Clear, line-item quotes covering labor, equipment, permit prep, and tipping fees with zero hidden disposal surcharges.
Verified Local Demolition Credentials
- California CSLB C-21 demolition contractor, license #1123506
- BBB Accredited Business with an A rating
- Reviewed for accuracy by John Alviter, President
- OSHA-certified technicians for safer demolition preparation and jobsite practices
- Public third-party review history across platforms such as Google, Facebook, Thumbtack, Yelp, and BBB
⚠️ Before You Hire: Verify License, Insurance, and Workers’ Comp
Before hiring any demolition contractor, homeowners should verify the contractor’s license status, bond, workers’ compensation coverage, and complaint history through official or third-party sources.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve in Mountain View, CA
We provide fast equipment dispatch and structure removal across all Mountain View districts, including:
- Old Mountain View & Downtown: Historic cottage garage removals, interior gutting, and tight-access shed clearing.
- Cuesta Park & Waverly Park: Swimming pool removals, concrete driveway breaking, and deck dismantling.
- Monta Loma & Rex Manor: ADU site prep, aging garage teardowns, and patio slab removal.
- Shoreline & North Shoreline Tech Corridor: Commercial office strip-outs, industrial site clearing, and concrete pad demolition.
Our Step-by-Step Demolition Process
- 1. Project review and photos: We review your photos, structure type, approximate dimensions, access points, nearby obstacles, and what should be removed or protected.
- 2. Site assessment and quote: For larger or unclear projects, we inspect the site in person and provide a line-item quote covering labor, equipment, hauling, disposal, recycling, and known permit-prep needs.
- 3. Permit and clearance coordination: When required, we help coordinate local city permit steps, utility-disconnect confirmation, sewer-cap verification, PCB screening, asbestos notification, or C&D recycling documentation.
- 4. Containment and safe teardown: We plan debris paths, protect nearby property, set up dust or debris controls as needed, and perform the teardown using the appropriate tools or equipment for the structure.
- 5. Loading, recycling, and disposal: We separate recyclable materials when appropriate, haul debris to approved facilities or transfer stations, and keep weight tickets when documentation is needed.
- 6. Final cleanup: We remove remaining debris, sweep or rake the work area, and leave the site ready for the customer’s next step.
Testimonials
Common Questions for Mountain View Demolition
In Mountain View, yes, demolition permits are used for residential structures such as houses, garages, sheds, and ADUs. Small detached accessory structures may be exempt from a building permit only when they meet the City’s exemption rules and have no mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work.
Source: permit information
Residential demolition costs vary based on the structure type, square footage, slab thickness, materials, utilities, debris volume, permit needs, and site access. Garages, sheds, decks, concrete, pools, interior tear-outs, and detached structures can all be priced differently, so we provide free, itemized estimates based on photos or an on-site visit.
For covered Mountain View projects, we recycle or salvage demolition debris when CALGreen or City rules require it. We track materials such as concrete, wood, metal, and mixed C&D debris with facility receipts or weight records.
Source: Local C&D requirements
Nearby South Bay Service Areas
Bay Area Demolition and Hauling is based in San Jose and serves Mountain View plus nearby South Bay communities.
If your project is outside Mountain View, we likely serve you. See a complete list of the Areas We Serve here.
Nearby Service Areas
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How to Get a Free Quote
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Contact us
Call us at (408) 663-5865 or submit a lead form below for your free estimate.
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We provide a free estimate (we might need pictures of your project).
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We’ll set a 2-hour window and notify you 15-30 minutes before arrival.
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We come to your location, do the work, load up your items, and haul them away.