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. 

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

Jacksonville's Stadium of the Future Renovations

Complex phased demolition, excavation, and site preparation for the multi-year Jacksonville Stadium of the Future renovation.

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Jacksonville's Stadium of the Future Renovations

Jacksonville, Florida
St. Vincent Charity Hospital Demolition

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St. Vincent Charity Hospital Demolition

Cleveland, Ohio
DTE Trenton Channel Power Plant Decommissioning & Demolition

Independence Demolition safely demolished the Trenton Channel Power Plant beside live utilities with zero recordable injuries, preparing the site for Michigan’s largest battery-energy storage project.

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DTE Trenton Channel Power Plant Decommissioning & Demolition

Trenton, Michigan
Homer City Generation Station Demolition

IX accelerated the large-scale demolition and site preparation of the former Homer City Generating Station—safely delivering complex work ahead of schedule to advance redevelopment.

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Homer City Generation Station Demolition

Homer City, Pennsylvania
Martin Drake Power Plant Demolition

The Martin Drake Power Plant project involved the complex decommissioning and demolition of a century-old, 220 MW coal-fired facility in downtown Colorado Springs.

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Martin Drake Power Plant Demolition

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Progressive Field Renovations

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Progressive Field Renovations

Cleveland, Ohio
Greif Paper Mill Select Demolition

Completed a fast-track demolition at Greif’s Cincinnati rolling mill, safely clearing the way for reconstruction within a tight 40-day shutdown window while preserving the historic structure.

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Greif Paper Mill Select Demolition

Cincinnati, Ohio
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, New Jersey
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., New Jersey
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