Orlando · Orange County
Structure Demolition
in Orlando, FL
In Orlando, the slowest part of a teardown is usually not the machine work. The city's demolition permit asks for a notarized application, a scaled site plan, a written narrative, a rodent control certificate and sign-offs from four utilities, and the utility review alone can take up to 20 business days. We start that paperwork the day you sign so the job is not waiting on it.
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Whether it's a single-family home, a multi-story structure, or a commercial building, our crew brings the machines and the experience to take it down right. Every job is handled with care for the property and the neighbors — and when we leave, the site is cleared, graded, and ready for what comes next. Call us at 407-443-2863 for a free estimate.
How it works
Getting structure demolition done in Orlando
File the packet and utilities
We prepare the site plan and demolition narrative, book the rodent control certificate, and send the OUC request and AT&T, TECO and Spectrum sign-offs the day you hire us.
Pass the pre-demo inspection
Once the utilities clear and the permit is issued, the city does its pre-demolition inspection. We are ready to start the morning after it passes.
Demolish, haul, final inspect
We take the house down, haul it to the Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road, grade the lot and call for the final inspection to close out the Orlando permit.
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Structure Demolition · Orlando
The Orlando permit packet, item by item
City of Orlando Permitting Services at 400 South Orange Avenue wants a notarized application, a scaled demolition site plan and a written demolition narrative that explains how the building comes down. Before demolition, a Florida certified pest control company has to issue a Rodent Control Certificate, so rats from an empty house do not move next door when it falls.
Then come the utilities: an OUC demolition request and sign-offs from AT&T, TECO, OUC and Spectrum. That review can take up to 20 business days, which is about four weeks. A pre-demolition inspection and a final inspection bracket the work, and if the building needs an asbestos survey, the Florida DEP notice goes in at least 10 working days ahead. Most houses run $7,000 to $14,000 turn-key, permit and haul-off included.
Historic districts and close neighbors
With six historic districts and nearly 50 landmarks in Orlando, the first question on any teardown is whether your building falls inside one. If it does, the Historic Preservation Board has to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness before the city will issue a demolition permit, and that review still applies after the August 2026 downtown moratorium. Check this before you buy a teardown lot, not after.
Outside those districts, the challenge is space. Infill teardowns in College Park, Conway and the Hourglass District sit a few feet from the next house. We take buildings down toward the middle of the lot, wet the debris to keep dust down, and load our own trucks as we go, so the neighbors are not living next to a rubble pile for a week. Fences, driveways and walls next door get looked at before we start, and we tell you about anything already cracked.
Local rules · Orange County
What to know before you build or tear down in Orlando
What a Orlando demolition permit needs
- Notarized application, a scaled demolition site plan and a written demolition narrative
- Rodent Control Certificate from a Florida certified pest control company
- OUC demolition request plus sign-offs from AT&T, TECO, OUC and Spectrum. The utility review alone can take up to 20 business days
- Pre-demolition inspection and a final inspection
- Florida DEP asbestos notice filed at least 10 working days before the start date (state rule 62-257)
Who issues the permit
400 South Orange Avenue, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
407-246-2271
Where the debris goes
Rules and fees checked against official sources in October 2026. Cities change them, so we confirm with City of Orlando Permitting Services before every job.
What Clients Say
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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.”
Orlando FAQ
Common questions
- Why does Orlando want a rodent control certificate before demolition?
- When an empty house comes down, rats and mice living in it scatter into the neighbors' homes. Orlando requires a Rodent Control Certificate from a Florida certified pest control company before demolition to cut that down. We schedule the pest company early in the process so the certificate is ready when the utilities clear.
- Can I tear down a house in an Orlando historic district?
- Possibly, but not with a demolition permit alone. In Orlando's six historic districts and at its landmarks, the Historic Preservation Board has to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness first. That review is separate from ours, and the board decides. We can tell you whether your address looks like it is in a district before you plan around a teardown.
- How long does an Orlando teardown take from start to finish?
- The utility sign-offs alone can take up to 20 business days, so plan on several weeks of paperwork before the machines show up. The demolition itself usually runs one to three days for a typical house, plus hauling and grading. We start the utility requests the day you sign so that waiting time is not added on top.
- What does structure demolition cost in Orlando?
- Most single-family teardowns are down and hauled off in one to three days once permits and utility disconnects clear. We crush the structure, load it onto our own trucks, and grade the lot clean. Every property is different, so the only honest number is one we give you after walking the site. Call 407-443-2863 for a free, no-obligation estimate in Orlando.
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