Interior Demolition in Boca Raton: A Homeowner's Guide

What is interior demolition?

Interior demolition (often called "demo" or "soft demolition") means removing the finishes inside a home without touching the structure. Think cabinets, countertops, vanities, tubs, tile, carpet, non-structural drywall and built-ins. The goal is a clean, empty room your contractor can build in.

Common demo jobs in South Florida homes

• Kitchen tear-outs: upper and lower cabinets, counters, backsplash and old appliances.
• Bathroom tear-outs: vanities, toilets, tubs, shower glass and tile.
• Flooring removal: carpet and padding, tile, laminate and wood.
• Water or storm damage: wet drywall, swollen cabinets and ruined flooring after a leak or storm.
• Outdoor structures: old sheds, decks, playsets and fencing.

What interior demo doesn't include

Load-bearing walls, full building demolition and anything that changes the structure of your home needs a licensed contractor and usually a permit from your city. If you're not sure whether a wall is structural, ask your contractor before anything comes down. CoastAwayJunk handles the non-structural work and the haul-away.

How to prepare for demo day

1. Empty cabinets, closets and drawers in the work area.
2. Have water shut off to sinks, toilets or tubs being removed.
3. Have a licensed electrician or plumber disconnect anything hard-wired or plumbed if needed.
4. Decide what you want to keep, like appliances or fixtures you'll reuse.
5. If you live in a condo or HOA community, check their rules on work hours and elevator use.

Skip the dumpster: demo and haul-away in one visit

Renting a dumpster means a big box on your driveway for days, and many HOAs don't allow it. When CoastAwayJunk does your demo, the same crew loads the debris and hauls it off the same day. Metal and usable materials get recycled where possible.

How much does interior demolition cost?

Price depends on the size of the area, the materials and how much debris comes out. The quickest way to get a number is to text a few photos of the space. You'll get a written price before any work starts.