No buried surprises
We break out old slabs, footings and piers rather than covering them with dirt. A builder digging for a new foundation or a pool shell will not hit chunks of concrete that should have been hauled away years ago.
Demolition contractor in Kenner, LA
CMC's Services handles residential and commercial demolition in Kenner, from a rotted backyard shed to a full house teardown. Permits, utility shutoffs, debris hauling and final grading are part of the job.
215+ 5-Star Google Reviews · Licensed & insuredHow does demolition work for a Kenner property?
Demolition in Kenner is the controlled removal of a structure followed by cleanup and grading so the lot is usable right away. CMC's Services visits the site for free, checks the building, utilities, access and neighbors, and writes up a quote. We then file the City of Kenner permit and coordinate gas, power and water disconnects before any machine starts. The structure comes down in sections, debris is sorted and hauled to approved facilities, and the slab and footings are broken out. Grading is where Kenner differs from higher ground. Many subdivisions between the lakefront and Airline Drive are low and nearly flat, so a cleared lot that sits even an inch below its neighbors will hold water after every summer storm. We fill, compact and pitch the ground toward the street or an existing drainage path, so the next foundation, pool or patio starts on dry, firm soil.
Kenner's low, flat subdivisions leave little room for error once a slab comes out. We grade every cleared lot so it drains toward the street, not toward the house next door.
Why a clean teardown pays off in Kenner
Demolition sets up whatever gets built next, and the details show up later.
A lot that drains
After haul-off, we fill holes with clean fill, compact it in lifts and set a gentle slope. In flat Kenner neighborhoods, that pitch is what keeps water from sitting where the new slab goes.
Hazards gone
Storm-weakened carports, sagging garages and fire-damaged rooms are a liability for you and anyone on the property. A planned teardown with utilities capped removes the risk without damaging what is next to it.
Simpler scheduling
Because we also do leveling, drainage, concrete and hardscaping, the demolition can roll straight into the next phase. You deal with one company and one written quote from teardown to finished yard.
Why Kenner homeowners choose CMC's Services for demolition
We are a licensed and insured Jefferson Parish crew with more than 10 years of work behind us.
Close to every Kenner neighborhood
Our shop is in Metairie, a short drive down Veterans or Airline. Rivertown, the lakefront subdivisions and the streets around the airport are all part of our regular route.
Careful around neighbors
Kenner lots sit close together. We put up protective barriers, choose equipment that fits the side yard and keep debris off driveways and the street.
Residential and commercial
We take down houses, garages and sheds as well as commercial interiors and buildings along corridors like Williams Blvd, with planning scaled to each site.
Straight answers
You get a written quote, a schedule, and a walkthrough when the lot is clear. Customers have left us 215+ 5-star Google reviews.
Our demolition process in Kenner
Each project follows the same four steps.
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On-site assessment
We look at the structure, how it is built, the utilities feeding it and how equipment will reach it. We also note where the lot drains today so the final grade can improve on it.
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Permits and shutoffs
We apply for the City of Kenner demolition permit and work with the utility companies to disconnect and cap gas, electric and water lines. The structure stays untouched until every line is confirmed off.
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Structure removal
The building comes down in a planned order using machines sized to the lot. Barriers protect fences, neighboring walls and any trees you want saved, and debris is loaded out as the work moves along.
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Cleanup and final grade
Slabs and footings are broken out and hauled, holes are filled and compacted, and the lot is graded to shed water. We walk the cleared site with you before calling the job finished.
Demolition services we offer in Kenner
Pick one or combine them.
House demolition
Full removal of an older home down to bare ground, including the slab or piers, for owners rebuilding on their Kenner lot or clearing it to sell.
Interior strip-outs
Removing drywall, flooring, cabinets and fixtures from one room or a whole floor before a renovation, while protecting the framing and the rooms that stay.
Garage, shed and carport removal
Taking out detached structures and their slabs to open up the backyard for a pool, patio, turf or simply more lawn. Common on older ranch lots across Kenner.
Concrete and slab removal
Breaking out old patios, driveways and slabs that have cracked or sunk on soft ground, then hauling the concrete and preparing the base for new work.
Commercial teardown and site clearing
Building demolition, interior demolition and site clearing for business owners getting a property ready for redevelopment, with work planned around access and neighboring tenants.
Demolition on low ground near the lake
Much of Kenner sits below sea level, and the neighborhoods north of the interstate toward Lake Pontchartrain are some of the flattest in Jefferson Parish. When a house or garage comes off one of these lots, the ground underneath has usually settled unevenly. We bring in clean fill and compact it so the lot ends up a little higher at the house pad and lower toward the street.
Rivertown and the older streets near the river have smaller lots, alleys and homes built close together. The area around the airport has busy roads and tight access. On both, we plan truck routes and dumpster placement before day one, so the crew is not blocking traffic or a neighbor's driveway.
Once the lot is clear, many Kenner owners move straight to grading or a new outdoor project. Our yard leveling service in Kenner can set the final grade for sod, a patio or a new slab.
What our clients say
215+ 5-star Google reviews from homeowners across Metairie and New Orleans. Read them on Google.
“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
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Patricia Borrello-MonieGoogle review
“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
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“We worked with CMC services to install landscaping and lighting at our new Catholic Center. They did an excellent job and worked within our budget. Madeline came up with a beautiful design, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them!”
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Mary JGoogle review
“CMC'S has been our yard work for several years now and they do a excellent job. The pricing is very reasonable. The guys are professional and friendly. I would recommend CMC'S. They are the best!”
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Betty SumrallGoogle review
“My lawn looks great. I trust them to come into my backyard even when I am not home.”
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Melanie BardfieldGoogle review
“If you want your yard and garden to reflect the beauty of your home call CMC.”
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Christy FreemanGoogle review
“Been with Corey & CMC service people for a few years, all is good.”
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Jerry KimballGoogle review
“CMC's is extremely dependable and very reasonably priced!”
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Kasi GuillotGoogle review
“Great service! Garden always looks great.”
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kenner require a permit for demolition?
Kenner handles its own permits and inspections, and taking down a house, garage or commercial building generally needs a demolition permit with utilities disconnected first. We prepare and file the application and coordinate the shutoffs as part of the job.
How is a demolition estimate put together?
We look at the size of the structure, its materials, whether the slab and footings come out, equipment access and how much debris will be hauled. Interior work and small outbuildings usually cost less than full structural demolition. You get a written quote after the free site visit.
Will you protect my neighbor's fence and house?
Yes. We set up protective barriers, take structures down in a controlled order so material falls inward, and size the equipment to the lot. On tight Kenner side yards we often use compact machines and some hand work near the property line.
Is debris removal included?
Yes. Sorting, loading and hauling debris to approved disposal facilities is part of every demolition quote. We also pull the slab and footings and fill the holes, so you are left with a clean, graded lot.
Can you prepare the lot for my new build or pool?
Yes. After demolition we can fill, compact and grade the lot for a new foundation, or move straight into excavation for a pool, patio or other outdoor work. Keeping both phases with one crew avoids gaps in the schedule.
Get your free quote
Free on-site visits & written quotes
Call, email or send the form. We will set up a time to walk your property and give you a written quote.
Phone(504) 608-4272
Office5245 York St, Metairie, LA 70001
HoursMon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Plan your Kenner demolition
Call (504) 608-4272 or fill out the form. We will set up a free on-site visit and send a written quote.