Clear the Site Before the Build Begins

Demolition in Boise for removing structures, slabs, and obstacles that block excavation and construction access

All Set Construction handles light demolition for residential and small commercial properties in Boise, removing buildings, concrete slabs, and site obstacles so excavation and construction can proceed without delay. You need this service when an old garage, shed, or slab foundation has to come down before grading or digging starts. The demolition has to be complete, safe, and coordinated with waste removal so the site is ready for the next phase.


This work involves disconnecting utilities, removing materials in a sequence that protects surrounding structures, and hauling debris off site or separating it for recycling. The crew uses excavators with hydraulic thumbs to pull apart framing, breakers to fracture concrete, and skid steers to load trucks. In Boise, where older properties may have asbestos siding or buried fuel tanks, the demolition plan includes identifying hazards before equipment moves in.


If you're preparing a lot for new construction or clearing space for an addition, contact All Set Construction to assess what needs removal and confirm how long the demo will take.

How Demolition Protects the Rest of Your Property

You'll see the crew establish barriers around the demo zone, mark underground utilities, and verify that power, gas, and water are shut off at the source. Demolition starts with non-structural elements—roofing, siding, windows—then moves to framing and foundations. Concrete is broken into manageable pieces, rebar is cut, and materials are sorted by type to streamline disposal or recycling.


After demolition is finished, you'll have a cleared site with debris removed and the ground graded roughly level or ready for excavation. All Set Construction doesn't leave chunks of concrete buried under fill or nails scattered across access routes. The site is clean enough for the excavator or grading equipment to begin work without additional prep.


The scope of demolition varies—tearing down a detached garage takes a day, while removing a house foundation and basement walls may take several. The crew adjusts equipment and crew size based on structure type, material density, and site access. Demolition doesn't include asbestos abatement, hazardous material removal, or utility disconnection by licensed trades, but it coordinates with those services when needed.

A heavy-duty hydraulic demolition shear attached to an excavator arm, positioned against a building under renovation.

What to Expect During Light Demolition Work

Here's what property owners in Boise commonly ask about demolition processes and site preparation requirements.


  • What structures qualify as light demolition? All Set Construction removes single-story residential buildings, detached garages, sheds, pole barns, concrete slabs, and site walls, but does not handle multi-story commercial buildings or structures requiring engineered dismantling.
  • How are utilities managed before demolition starts? You or your contractor must arrange disconnection of gas, electric, water, and sewer by licensed professionals, and All Set Construction verifies shutoff before beginning any structural removal.
  • When is a demolition permit required in Boise? Most structure removal requires a permit from the city, and the property owner or contractor typically pulls it before scheduling demolition, though All Set Construction can coordinate timing once permits are in hand.
  • Why does concrete demolition take longer than wood framing? Concrete must be broken with hydraulic hammers or shears, and the pieces are heavier and harder to load, so removal of slabs or foundation walls takes more equipment time than pulling apart wood structures.
  • What happens to debris after demolition? All Set Construction hauls material to licensed disposal or recycling facilities, separating metal, concrete, and wood when feasible to reduce landfill volume and meet waste diversion goals.


All Set Construction operates across Boise with equipment and crews ready to clear sites on schedules that align with your construction start date. Call (208) 585-8860 to review your demolition needs and confirm site readiness steps.