Asbestos Surveys and Notification Before a Miami-Dade Demolition
Why a survey comes first, what the 10-working-day notice is about, and where Miami-Dade's RER asbestos program fits into a teardown plan.
Latest Articles, Guides & FAQs
Demolition Permits in Miami: City Hall, Another Municipality, or the County?
Which office issues your demolition permit in Miami-Dade depends on the parcel's jurisdiction. Here is how to sort that out and what the paperwork usually includes.
Miami Demolition Co Team
August 18, 2026 | 6 min read
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Call Sunshine 811 Before Demolition or Excavation in South Florida
Florida's Chapter 556 asks for a locate request before digging. This guide explains the two-business-day lead time, the tolerance zone and ticket validity.
Planning a Teardown Around Miami's Hurricane Season
June 1 to November 30 shapes how a demolition is staged in Miami-Dade, from debris control to avoiding half-standing structures when a storm approaches.
Shallow Groundwater on Miami Teardown Sites: What Dewatering Involves
Miami sits on the Biscayne Aquifer, so digging out slabs and footings can reach water quickly. Learn why dewatering may need permits and turbidity control.
Taking Out Concrete Slabs in South Florida and Keeping the Rubble Out of the Landfill
How slabs, footings and tilt-up panels are broken, sorted and hauled in Miami-Dade, plus what salt air and limestone mean for the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions right here, and don’t hesitate to Contact Us if you couldn’t find what you’re looking for.
House and garage teardowns, commercial and interior strip-outs, and concrete slab removal and hauling in the Miami area.
We help coordinate the demolition permit with the correct office, whether that is the City of Miami Building Department, another Miami-Dade city or the County. We also line up the asbestos survey and notification, plus Sunshine 811 locates. Requirements vary by property, so we confirm them for your address.
Yes. Miami, Doral, Coral Gables, Miami Beach and other municipalities each run their own building departments, and unincorporated Miami-Dade uses the County. Confirm the jurisdiction first, because it decides who issues the permit.
Often, yes. The season runs June 1 to November 30, so we plan staging around forecasts, avoid leaving partly demolished structures where we can, and keep debris controlled. Weather delays are possible.
Where facilities are available, concrete and metal are separated for recycling, and the remainder goes to permitted disposal sites.
Permits, utility disconnects and any asbestos steps frequently take longer than the demolition itself. Call us and we will outline realistic timing for your property.