Small-Scale Demolition in Northern Virginia, DC & Maryland
Franklin Services LLC handles small-scale residential demolition across the DMV — Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Washington DC, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. Call (240) 714-6330 for an estimate.
Every renovation starts with a tear-out, and how the tear-out goes sets the tone for the whole project. Careful demolition protects the parts of your home that are staying: floors get covered, dust gets contained, plumbing gets capped, and the debris leaves with us instead of living in your driveway.
Typical projects include kitchen demo ahead of a remodel (cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring), bathroom tear-outs (vanities, tile, tubs and surrounds), removing built-ins and paneling, taking down sheds and playsets, and dismantling old decks and fences. Because junk removal is one of our services, hauling and disposal is part of the job, not an extra phone call.
We're deliberate about scope: non-structural demolition only. If a wall might be load-bearing, or the project needs permits and engineering, we'll say so before anything comes down — guessing is how demolition goes wrong. And we always confirm that utilities in the work area are safely shut off before the first swing.
If you're prepping for a contractor's remodel, we can have the space stripped, clean, and ready for their first day.
Demolition — frequently asked questions
Do you remove load-bearing walls?
No — that's structural work requiring engineering and permits. We handle non-structural demolition, and if there's any question about whether a wall is load-bearing, we'll tell you what to verify before proceeding.
Is debris removal included?
Yes. Junk removal is one of our core services, so demolition quotes include hauling and proper disposal — the space is left broom-clean.
How long does a bathroom demo take?
A typical full bathroom tear-out (vanity, toilet, tub surround, tile, flooring) takes one to two days including haul-away, depending on tile and access.
Can you demo just part of a kitchen?
Yes — partial demos (countertops and backsplash only, or one run of cabinets) are common when you're replacing in stages.
Need demolition done right?
Call or text with a few photos and we'll take it from there.