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Dirty Boys Contracting, LLC

2019 N. 63rd Street
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Dirty Boys Contracting, LLC

2019 N. 63rd Street
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Dirty Boys Contracting we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly and under budget. Call now for a free quote.

Here at Dirty Boys Contracting we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly and under budget. Call now for a free quote.


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CR BROTHERS INC

6624 Old Easton Rd Lot 12
5.00(
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CR BROTHERS INC

6624 Old Easton Rd Lot 12
5.00(
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Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Entire bay replaced. Animals (squirrels & birds) were entering our home as the bay was separating from the house. Outside stones removed, structure rebuilt, stones replaced and inside restored."

Bonita K on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Entire bay replaced. Animals (squirrels & birds) were entering our home as the bay was separating from the house. Outside stones removed, structure rebuilt, stones replaced and inside restored."

Bonita K on September 2025


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FettiXpress LLC

306 Brodhead Ave Apt 5
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FettiXpress LLC

306 Brodhead Ave Apt 5
5.00(
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great guys. Very professional. Really help me out last minute. Came right away. Super clean. Use plenty protection to make sure they didn?t damage anything. cleaned up everything, like they weren?t even in the place. Such a wonderful experience hiring them."

Nicholas P on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great guys. Very professional. Really help me out last minute. Came right away. Super clean. Use plenty protection to make sure they didn?t damage anything. cleaned up everything, like they weren?t even in the place. Such a wonderful experience hiring them."

Nicholas P on September 2025


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This aint amateur night LLC

1118 W Rockland St
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This aint amateur night LLC

1118 W Rockland St
4.83(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at This aint amateur night LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"The team did an amazing job. Clean work and finished on time as promised"

John M on August 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at This aint amateur night LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"The team did an amazing job. Clean work and finished on time as promised"

John M on August 2024


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K and B General Contracting

308 Diamond Drive
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K and B General Contracting

308 Diamond Drive
5.00(
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Any task just ask!

"Great work!! Will be recommending this company to all my friends and family. The project came out more than perfect, and they even went above and beyond to fix things that we didn?t even ask for! 5 stars! Thank you Brendan "

Jim B on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Any task just ask!

"Great work!! Will be recommending this company to all my friends and family. The project came out more than perfect, and they even went above and beyond to fix things that we didn?t even ask for! 5 stars! Thank you Brendan "

Jim B on May 2025


McIntyre Bros. Demo LLC

539 Snowball Dr
5.00(
1
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McIntyre Bros. Demo LLC

539 Snowball Dr
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

My business is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers from a family own business. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"If you need demolition work, look no further than Karl and his team! I was repurposing a sunroom on the third floor of my three-story condo and needed a full gut down to the plywood floor. The thought of making 30+ trips up and down two flights of stairs, especially with heavy materials like tile and concrete board, was not appealing to me. Karl offered a more-than-fair price and made the entire process seamless. Communication was fantastic, they arrived on time, executed the demolition perfectly, and even left the space remarkably clean. Save yourself the backache and hire them – highly recommend!""

Christoher F on June 2025

My business is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers from a family own business. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"If you need demolition work, look no further than Karl and his team! I was repurposing a sunroom on the third floor of my three-story condo and needed a full gut down to the plywood floor. The thought of making 30+ trips up and down two flights of stairs, especially with heavy materials like tile and concrete board, was not appealing to me. Karl offered a more-than-fair price and made the entire process seamless. Communication was fantastic, they arrived on time, executed the demolition perfectly, and even left the space remarkably clean. Save yourself the backache and hire them – highly recommend!""

Christoher F on June 2025

FAQs for demolition projects in Philadelphia, PA

To determine if a wall is load-bearing, start by checking your home’s original plans or asking a structural engineer. Exterior walls always carry weight, but interior ones only do if they sit over a beam or run perpendicular to floor joists. If a wall lines up with posts in the basement or falls directly under the roof ridge, assume it’s load-bearing and call a professional before attempting to remove it with a sledgehammer.

Calculating the wall load and sizing the beam must be performed by experts to ensure structural safety. You need a structural engineer to evaluate all load aspects and determine the proper beam dimensions. A professional engineer performs precise calculations and advises on any necessary enhancements, such as larger footings for support. An inspector then verifies that the revised structure meets all safety and code regulations before the finishing work begins.

Hiring a structural engineer is essential for ensuring your home remains structurally sound during any major renovation. Their responsibility is to deliver expert assessments and design recommendations for load-bearing modifications. The average cost to hire a structural engineer is $500, with rates ranging from $350 to $800. Consulting a licensed, experienced engineer guarantees that every structural project, whether constructing a new home or remodeling an existing one, is completed safely and efficiently.

Almost all load-bearing wall removals require a permit as they support everything above it, and building departments want proof that the new beam can handle the weight. Pulling a permit triggers plan review and inspections that confirm the work meets local code and safety standards. Skipping this step can lead to fines or being forced to rebuild later, so have your contractor pull the permit before work starts.

Removing a load-bearing wall to create an entrance for a carport or covered patio is a task that comes with defined cost implications. This modification requires extra structural adjustments to ensure safety and proper integration with the adjoining space. When you convert a wall into an entryway, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. The additional work required for this conversion reinforces the home’s integrity and ensures compliance with applicable building codes.

The Philadelphia, PA homeowners’ guide to demolitions

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