Volusia County
Demolition & Excavation
in DeLand, FL
DeLand mixes a historic downtown and Stetson-area homes with rural acreage on the outskirts. We handle in-town teardowns and pool removals as well as larger excavation, grading, and clearing-adjacent dig work on the surrounding land.
For rural acreage jobs we bring everything we need — no waiting on outside haulers. Response in DeLand is fast — typically within a day or two.
What we do in DeLand
Our DeLand services
Neighborhoods we serve in DeLand
Not sure if we cover your spot in Volusia County? Call us at 407-443-2863 — we move where the work is.
Working in DeLand
Historic downtown, newer edges, rural land
DeLand is three places at once. Downtown and the Stetson area have some of the oldest homes in this part of Volusia County, alongside newer neighborhoods like Cresswind and open acreage past the city limits. The median home was built in 1995, but that number hides a wide spread. In town, we get called for pool removals, driveway tear-outs and the occasional teardown on a tight lot with big trees. Out on rural parcels, the work is grading homesites and shop pads, digging, and pulling stumps on land with long access drives. We bring our own trucks and machines to those jobs so nothing waits on an outside hauler.
The 50 year rule and other DeLand permit steps
The biggest thing to know about demolition in DeLand: once a building reaches 50 years old, the City Commission has to approve tearing it down, and the Historic Preservation Board weighs in first. That adds weeks, so we plan for it at the first walkthrough. Beyond that, the City of DeLand Building Division at 120 S. Florida Ave, 386-626-7000, asks for a site plan, a rodent abatement certificate, asbestos testing, water and sewer meter removal through DeLand Utility Billing, and a $100 residential or $200 commercial fee. Rural parcels outside the city go through Volusia County. Trees 6 inches and up are protected. Debris goes to the county transfer station on East New York Avenue, right in DeLand.
Local rules · Volusia County
What to know before you build or tear down in DeLand
Every city runs its permits a little differently. Here is how DeLand does it, pulled from the city and county’s own published rules. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections for you.
Who issues the permit
What a DeLand demolition permit needs
- Site plan of the buildings coming down, square footage and current use
- Rodent abatement certificate, plus asbestos testing and abatement as required
- Water and sewer meter removal arranged with DeLand Utility Billing, and well or septic abandonment where needed
- Application fee of $100 for residential, $200 for commercial
Pool removal in DeLand
Tree rules
Where the debris goes
DeLand homes
Only in DeLand
- In DeLand, tearing down any building 50 years or older has to be approved by the City Commission, with advice from the Historic Preservation Board. That adds time, so we plan for it up front.
Rules and fees checked against official sources in October 2026. Cities change them, so we confirm with City of DeLand Building Division before every job.
DeLand FAQ
Demolition questions from DeLand
- Who issues demolition permits in DeLand?
- City of DeLand Building Division, 120 S. Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, 386-626-7000. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections as part of the job.
- What does a demolition permit in DeLand require?
- Site plan of the buildings coming down, square footage and current use; Rodent abatement certificate, plus asbestos testing and abatement as required; Water and sewer meter removal arranged with DeLand Utility Billing, and well or septic abandonment where needed; Application fee of $100 for residential, $200 for commercial.
- Do I need a permit to remove a pool in DeLand?
- DeLand does not publish a separate pool removal checklist, so pool jobs here run under the demolition permit and we confirm the details with City of DeLand Building Division before we break ground.
- Do I need a permit to remove trees in DeLand?
- DeLand protects trees 6 inches and up in trunk size, and removing one takes a tree removal permit or an approved site plan.
- Where does demolition debris from DeLand go?
- Volusia County takes demolition debris at the West Volusia Transfer Station on East New York Avenue in DeLand and at the Tomoka Landfill in Port Orange, $41.09 a ton as of October 1, 2026. We haul and pay it as part of the job.
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“We hired Mintel Land Management to demo a house and the job was completed on time and everything was done correctly, inspectors were glad to have a good contractor on the job.”
“I have used this company over a dozen times with the removal of trees and stumps in my yard. The owner has become more of a friend then just a demolition company.”
“Reliable and dependable. Straightforward pricing does great work. Will definitely use again.”
“We contacted Kyle in hopes that he would be able to remove a very large pine stump from our back yard and grade the area after removal. He was above and beyond helpful and even cleared the vacant property lines on both sides of our property! He was very professional and respectful of our property, he was on time and his prices were very reasonable for the work performed. We will definitely be using his services in the future for our driveway widening project and any other future projects. 6 stars, I highly recommend using Mintel Land Management.”
“Excellent experience from start to finish. Fast, professional, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend and use again.”
“Kyle came and pulled a few fallen trees out at my property and graded out another part. He came when he said he was going to as well.”
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