Big structures. Tight deadlines. Zero room for error.
Melching delivers full-scale structural demolition for factories, warehouses, hospitals, schools, utility plants, and multi-building campuses. With decades of experience and a fully self-performed approach, our crews handle everything from mechanical demolition and high-reach work to engineered takedowns of unstable or hard-to-access structures.
Our Structural Demolition Services include:
- Full building and facility demolition
- Mechanical and high-reach demolition
- Structural separation and controlled takedowns
- Foundation, slab, and subgrade removal
- Site clearing, grading, and debris management
- Material recycling, salvage, and asset recovery
Every project is planned with the highest standards for safety, environmental compliance, and operational control. We manage dust, vibration, utilities, and debris to protect people, equipment, and surrounding structures—delivering clean, buildable sites ready for the next phase.
Structural Demolition FAQs
What is structural demolition?
Structural demolition is the complete removal of a building or structure, including load-bearing elements, foundations, and subgrade materials. It requires engineered planning, heavy equipment, and strict safety oversight.
How do you determine the safest way to bring down a structure?
We assess the structure’s condition, materials, load paths, utility connections, environmental risks, and surrounding constraints. Based on those findings, we develop a demolition plan that defines the sequence, equipment, safety controls, and engineering requirements.
Do you handle permits and environmental compliance?
Yes. Melching manages all demolition permits, environmental testing coordination, utility disconnects, and compliance documentation. We also follow strict recycling, disposal, and dust control standards.
Can demolition happen while parts of a facility stay operational?
In many cases, yes. With proper isolation, sequencing, and communication, we can demolish targeted areas of a site while other operations continue safely.
What types of buildings or structures do you demolish?
We demolish industrial plants, warehouses, factories, utility facilities, commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, and multi-building campuses.
How long does a structural demolition project take?
Timelines vary based on building size, complexity, environmental requirements, and site conditions. Most projects range from several weeks to several months. We provide a detailed schedule after the initial assessment.
What happens to debris after demolition?
We sort, recycle, and document materials—including steel, concrete, brick, and non-hazardous debris. Salvageable materials are recovered, and all waste is hauled to approved facilities.
Do you remove foundations and underground structures?
Yes. Melching performs complete foundation, slab, pit, and subgrade removal, along with backfilling and site grading to prepare the site for redevelopment.
Can you demolish unsafe or unstable structures?
Yes. We specialize in engineered takedowns of deteriorated, fire-damaged, or structurally compromised buildings. Safety planning and engineering review are built into the process.
What information do you need to provide a demolition quote?
Helpful materials include site access details, building drawings (if available), environmental reports, utility information, and project goals. We conduct a site walk to confirm conditions before final pricing.
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Melching is the Midwest’s trusted demolition and environmental contractor. From teardown to cleanup, we handle every phase safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
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3662 Airline Rd.
Norton Shores, MI 49444



