Demolition & Decommissioning

Independence Demolition, a division of Independence Excavating, is a nationally recognized environmental decommissioning and demolition contractor that performs throughout the United States. We provide:

  • A comprehensive service package
  • Unparalleled experience & expertise
  • Vast labor and equipment resources
  • Single-source management
  • Capability to handle projects of virtually any size and complexity

We self-perform associated services including electrical and mechanical utility construction and relocation, selective/interior demolition, scrap and concrete segregation and recycling, environmental assessments and remediation, excavating and site grading, foundation removal, and concrete cutting services. 

We are a national contractor able to perform work anywhere in the United States.

Demolition Capabilities

  • Complete Structural Demolition
  • Selective Interior/Exterior Demolition
  • Scrap/Concrete Segregation
  • Asset Recovery
  • Environmental Abatement
  • Site Remediation/Restoration
  • Foundation Removal
  • Concrete Crushing/Recycling

Testimonials

"The professionalism and knowledge exhibited by Independence's Project Management staff, field supervision and craft personnel was evident from their initial mobilization to site. Independence's attention to safety and quality and the professional treatment of their employees and the Owner contributed to the successful completion of this work. In addition, Independence completed their work without a single lost time incident. The complex nature of this work required a Contractor who excelled in safety, the ability to plan and overall project execution. Ultimately, Independence completed their work safely, on schedule and with a high emphasis on fairness to the Owner."

-Aaron Hoff , Senior Project Manager, Black Hills Power Corporation

Contact our Estimating Department for more information.

Demolition & Decommissioning Projects

Navajo Generating Station Decommissioning & Demolition

Decommissioning and demolition of the former Navajo Generating Station in Page, Arizona.

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Navajo Generating Station Decommissioning & Demolition

Page, Arizona
Hudson Generating Station  Decommissioning & Demolition

Complete environmental decommissioning and demolition of the former coal-fired power plant Hudson Generating Station in New Jersey located on a 120-acre site.

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Hudson Generating Station Decommissioning & Demolition

Jersey City, NJ
Mercer Generating Station Decommissioning & Demolition

Complete environmental decommissioning and demolition of a former coal-fired power plant on 132 acres in New Jersey.

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Mercer Generating Station Decommissioning & Demolition

Hamilton Twp., NJ
DTE Conners Creek Power Plant Demolition

Complete demolition of a power plant including 17 individual structures and a 180 ft. tall power block building with (2) stacks on top, reaching 350 ft.

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DTE Conners Creek Power Plant Demolition

Detroit, Michigan
Colorado State University - Hughes Stadium Demolition

Demolition of a 35,000 seat natural bowl stadium covering 161 acres.

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Colorado State University - Hughes Stadium Demolition

Fort Collins, Colorado
Dairyland Alma Power Station Demolition

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Dairyland Alma Power Station Demolition

Alma, Wisconsin
FirstEnergy Lake Shore Power Plant Demolition

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FirstEnergy Lake Shore Power Plant Demolition

Cleveland, Ohio
Florida Citrus Bowl Demolition

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Florida Citrus Bowl Demolition

Orlando, Florida
AEP Big Sandy Demolition – Phase 1

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AEP Big Sandy Demolition – Phase 1

Louisa, Kentucky
Prospect and Huron Buildings

Demolition of 185,000 SF, five and six-story building complex in downtown Cleveland to make way for new Cuyahoga County Headquarters.

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Prospect and Huron Buildings

Cleveland, Ohio
FirstEnergy R.E. Burger Power Plant Demolition Project

Hazardous material abatement and remediation with structural demolition of the former RE Burger Power Plant.

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FirstEnergy R.E. Burger Power Plant Demolition Project

Shadyside, Ohio
Cleveland State University — University Center Demolition

Demolition of nearly 15,000 CY of heavily reinforced concrete in a 5-story building shell

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Cleveland State University — University Center Demolition

Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center

Earthwork and utilities for the new Medical Mart facility.

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Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center

Cleveland, Ohio
Ford Cleveland Casting Plant Environmental Decommissioning & Demolition

Complete decommissioning and demolition of the Ford Motor Company's Cleveland Casting Plant.

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Ford Cleveland Casting Plant Environmental Decommissioning & Demolition

Cleveland, Ohio