An old kitchen that has to come out before the new one goes in, a wall that stands between you and an open floor plan, a bathroom down to the studs. Silva Construction Pro is a demolition contractor in Saugus, MA that takes out what no longer belongs, carefully and with the rest of your home protected. Request a free estimate below, or call (978) 239-4443.
Licensed in Massachusetts: HIC #213421 · CSL #123919 | Fully licensed and insured | 20+ years of experience | Rated 5.0 on Google
Clear the old. Build the new, on a clean slate.
An old kitchen that has to come out before the new one goes in, a wall that stands between you and an open floor plan, a bathroom down to the studs. Silva Construction Pro is a demolition contractor in Saugus, MA that takes out what no longer belongs, carefully and with the rest of your home protected. Request a free estimate below, or call (978) 239-4443.
Licensed in Massachusetts: HIC #213421 · CSL #123919 | Fully licensed and insured | 20+ years of experience | Rated 5.0 on Google
Clear the old. Build the new, on a clean slate.
Demolition is the first step of most renovations, and the one that sets the tone for everything after. Done carefully, it exposes what is behind your walls, keeps dust out of the rest of the house and leaves a clean surface for the new work. Done carelessly, it damages floors you wanted to keep, cuts into wiring or pipes and creates surprises for the next crew.
As a demolition contractor that is also a general contractor, we demolish with the next step in mind. When our team removes old cabinets, countertops and appliances, we protect your floors and adjacent rooms. When we take out old fixtures, tile and cabinetry in a bathroom, we keep the rest of the home protected from dust and debris. That same care applies when demolition is the whole job.
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Demolition services we handle
As a demolition contractor, we handle general demolition, including:
- Kitchen demolition: cabinets, countertops, appliances and finishes removed ahead of a remodel.
- Bathroom demolition: old fixtures, tile, vanities and tubs removed down to the framing or substrate.
- Interior walls and partitions: removal for open layouts or to reconfigure a room.
- Flooring removal: old hardwood, tile, vinyl or carpet cleared and the subfloor prepared.
- Ceilings and finishes: damaged drywall, plaster and surfaces taken out before repair.
Tell us what needs to come out and we will tell you what the job involves. A demolition contractor should also tell you what cannot come out, such as a wall that carries load, before anyone touches it. If demolition is part of a bigger project, we plan it together with the rest of the work.
They are very different jobs. Interior, or selective, demolition removes specific parts of a building and keeps the rest standing. It needs care, because what stays has to stay safe and dry. A full teardown is a structural project with its own permit and rules. A careful demolition contractor starts every conversation by understanding which one you are asking for and what you plan to build afterward.
Three things matter most, and a good demolition contractor raises them before the first swing:
- Asbestos: Massachusetts rules (310 CMR 7.15) require a thorough inspection for suspect asbestos-containing material before renovation or demolition, regardless of the building’s age, with limited exceptions for owner-occupied single-family homes. Older flooring, joint compound, ceiling coatings and insulation are common culprits.
- Lead paint: homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, which needs proper handling when it is disturbed.
- Permits and historic rules: most demolition needs a permit from your local building department. Many Massachusetts communities, including Salem, Beverly, Lynn, Danvers and Saugus, also have demolition delay bylaws that can add a waiting period for buildings that are 75 years old or more.
None of these should stop a project. They should be identified at the start, so the schedule and budget already include them. Tell us the age of your home and what you want removed, and we will go over what to expect.
How a demolition contractor should run the job
- Assessment: we visit, look at what is coming out and what must be protected.
- Protection: floors, adjacent rooms and finishes that stay are covered, and the work area is sealed off to contain dust.
- Removal: carefully taking out the old materials, in the right order.
- Systems check: as we open walls, we look at plumbing, electrical and structure, and tell you what we find.
- Cleanup: debris is removed regularly and the space is left clean and ready for the next phase.
For a kitchen or bathroom project, demolition is one line in a longer schedule, and it connects to everything after it. Once walls and floors are open, drywall and plaster repair, flooring, tile and painting follow in the right order. When one contractor plans all of it, the open-wall time is shorter and nobody waits on anyone else.
The price depends on what is being removed and how much of it, how hard it is to access, what materials are involved (older materials may need special handling), whether permits or inspections are required and how much debris has to be removed.
A free estimate is the fastest way to a real number. Tell us what needs to come out and we will price that work for you. Request your quote online or call (978) 239-4443.
Our office is at 96 Main St in Saugus, and as a demolition contractor we work across the North Shore, Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. Find your town on our service areas page.
Massachusetts: Saugus, Lynn, Peabody, Revere, Malden, Danvers, Beverly, Salem, Boston, Haverhill, Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury.
New Hampshire: Salem, Nashua and Manchester.
Do you work as a demolition contractor on standalone jobs?
Yes. We handle general demolition, and we also do it as the first phase of kitchen, bathroom and whole-room remodels.
How do you protect the rest of my home?
We protect floors and adjacent rooms, seal off the work area to contain dust, clean up at the end of each workday and remove debris regularly.
Do I need a permit for demolition?
Most demolition does. Your local building department issues it, and some towns add a review period for older buildings. We go over what your project needs.
What about asbestos or lead paint in an older home?
They can be present in older homes and must be identified and handled properly. Tell us when your home was built before any work starts.
What if you find damage when the walls come open?
We tell you right away and give you options, so problems like water damage or outdated wiring are handled before anything is closed up.
Can you demolish and then rebuild?
Yes. Because we are a general contractor, the same team can take the project from demolition through the finished room.
How much does demolition cost?
It depends on scope, access, materials and debris. A free estimate gives you a real number. Call (978) 239-4443.
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Silva Construction Pro · 96 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906 · Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM