Full house, interior strip-out, or selective demolition. Permits handled. Debris removed. Site left ready for whatever comes next.
The physical demolition is the straightforward part. What matters is what happens before and after: clean permitting, safe execution, proper disposal. We handle all of it.
Akats Construction handles demolition for residential and commercial clients throughout Chicago. We've been doing this since 2002, and we know how to do it safely, cleanly, and on schedule.
Tell us what you need taken down — we've probably done it before.
Taking a structure down to the foundation and clearing the site. We manage utility disconnects, pull demolition permits, execute the teardown, and handle debris removal.
Stripping the inside of a building down to studs and subfloor. Common for major rehabs where everything needs to go before reconstruction begins.
Targeted removal of specific elements — walls, additions, chimneys, or deteriorated sections — while the rest of the structure stays intact.
Detached garages, sheds, and outbuildings. Common one-day or two-day jobs that we can typically work into the schedule quickly.
Taking down a failing addition or deteriorated rear section while preserving the main structure. Requires careful planning to protect what stays.
The physical demolition is the straightforward part. The planning and the cleanup are where the work happens.
Review permit requirements with the City of Chicago, coordinate with utility companies to disconnect services, and assess the site for any conditions that need addressing before work starts.
Execute the teardown safely. Protect adjacent property, manage dust and debris, and keep the site secure throughout. Most residential teardowns happen in one to three days.
Debris removal and disposal, with recyclables sent to appropriate facilities. Site graded and left ready for excavation, new construction, or whatever comes next.
The City of Chicago requires permits for most demolition work, and the process involves coordination with multiple departments. We handle the permit process as part of our demolition service.
If you're dealing with a more complex approval situation — historic district, zoning question, or violation-driven teardown — our Chicago expediting service handles those too.
If you're clearing a site for new construction, demolition is just step one. We can carry the whole job from teardown to finished structure — one contract, one crew, one schedule.
Clear the structure and prep the site.
Dig and grade for new foundations.
Concrete, masonry, and full construction.
Demolition and excavation work better as one project than two. Same crew, no coordination gap between phases. If you're clearing for new foundations or a basement, ask us about combining the scope.
Tell us what's coming down, where it is, and what's going up after. We'll give you a straight answer on timeline and cost. También hablamos español.
Quick answers below. For specifics on your structure, call us — most projects start with a phone call or photo.
Yes. Demolition of a structure in Chicago requires a permit from the Department of Buildings. We handle this as part of our service.
The physical teardown of most residential structures can be completed in one to three days. The full project timeline — including permits, utility disconnects, and debris removal — is typically longer depending on the specifics.
We handle debris removal and disposal as part of the job. Depending on the materials, some items are directed to recycling facilities rather than a landfill.
We identify potential areas of concern during our initial assessment. Hazardous materials abatement (asbestos, lead paint) is handled by a licensed abatement contractor before demolition begins. We can coordinate that as part of the overall project.
Yes. We do selective and partial demolition regularly, particularly on rehab projects where only a portion of the structure needs to come down.
Yes. We handle residential and commercial demolition throughout Chicago.
