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Hollywood Junk
4.9(
193
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The young man and woman that came did a great job removing the items in the apartment. Some of them were very heavy but they managed. I would definitely recommend this company. They price was the most reasonable of the 3. The only thing is there were some good items that I thought they would salvage , but everything goes to junk."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good team - worked quickly. Not the cheapest estimate but they were able to get the job done the fastest. Decent quality. I was happy with Wladimirâ s professionalism - he was easy to contact and work with and I would hire him again."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Duane Wrecking Corp.
4.5(
34
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They hauled all requested yard waste away from my property and stuck to the initial quote. They even picked up some additional trash that I was looking to remove. Only issue was they were not able to meet for the scheduled time of day but were still committed to getting the job done that same day. Will use them again in the future."
Basement Clean Out
Bathroom Demo/Haul
first floor kitchen
BackBay Bathroom
Basement Clean Out

+57

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pre-Set America, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very responsive, polite, Mali gave me a competitive quote, for the ceilings demolishion project. Worked fast and cleaned after themselves I highly recommend them"
Pool Demo
Braintree pool Demo
Pool Demo
Pool Demo
Watertown Kitchen Demo

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for demolition projects in Boston, MA

A professional kitchen demolition takes an average of eight hours (one working day) for standard projects. More complex jobs involving structural changes might require up to two days. 

Factors that extend the timeline include discovering hidden damage, encountering hazardous materials, or removing load-bearing elements. DIY demolitions take considerably longer, often several days to a week, due to learning curves and limited equipment access.

Salvaging kitchen materials can be worthwhile if the components are in good condition. Cabinets, appliances, fixtures, and certain flooring types can be donated to organizations like Habitat for Humanity or sold through online marketplaces. 

This approach reduces landfill waste and may provide tax benefits or offset some demolition costs. However, careful removal takes more time, so weigh potential returns against the additional labor involved.

On demolition day, expect noise, dust, and temporary utility disruptions. Crews will systematically remove fixtures, cabinets, appliances, and targeted surfaces. Protective coverings should be installed to prevent dust from spreading to other areas. 

The space will be unusable during this process, so plan alternative arrangements for food preparation. By completion, all designated elements will be removed and debris cleared, leaving a blank canvas for your renovation.

Removing load-bearing walls without professional assistance is extremely risky and not recommended. These walls support critical structural weight, and improper removal can cause ceiling sagging, floor damage, or even catastrophic collapse. 

Professional projects require structural engineer assessment, proper temporary supports, permanent beam installation, and building permits. The safety risks and potential for expensive structural damage far outweigh any cost savings from DIY approaches.

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