Orange County
Demolition & Excavation
in Windermere, FL
Windermere is lakefront and luxury — Butler Chain estates, custom rebuilds, and high-end pool removals where the finish work matters as much as the demo. We protect the property, control the dust and debris, and leave a site ready for the next build.
Estate work calls for careful, owner-run demolition — we are on these jobs ourselves. Response in Windermere is usually same-day or next-day.
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Not sure if we cover your spot in Orange County? Call us at 407-443-2863 — we move where the work is.
Working in Windermere
Lakefront estates and custom rebuilds
Windermere's Census median year built is 1989, and many of those homes sit on big lots along the Butler Chain of Lakes, in Isleworth, Keene's Pointe and around the town center. As owners replace older houses with new custom homes, the jobs we get here follow that cycle: careful teardowns, pool removals, driveway replacements, then grading and pads for the rebuild. The work is slower and more careful than a typical job because landscaping, gates, docks and neighbors' properties all need protecting. The lakes add one more thing. The Butler Chain is an Outstanding Florida Water, so on lakefront lots we set silt fence and keep runoff on the property.
Town or county, and who reviews what
Windermere addresses can fall under the town or, around parts of the Butler Chain, under Orange County, so the first step on any job is confirming which. Inside the town, the building department is run by PDCS, LLC, at 3361 Rouse Road, Suite 210, Orlando, 407-277-9795. A demolition application has to say whether the home is on septic, Wade Trim does the zoning review before building plan review, and Duke Energy and Orange County Utilities handle the disconnects. Tree removal uses a Tree Removal Notice with a map and photos for each tree. Debris goes to the Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road, at $42.70 a ton.
Local rules · Orange County
What to know before you build or tear down in Windermere
Every city runs its permits a little differently. Here is how Windermere 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
3361 Rouse Road, Suite 210, Orlando, FL 32817
407-277-9795
What a Windermere demolition permit needs
- PDCS permit application marked Demolition, including whether the home is on septic
- Zoning review by Wade Trim first, then building plan review
- Utility disconnects from Duke Energy and Orange County Utilities
- Florida DEP asbestos notice filed at least 10 working days before the start date (state rule 62-257)
Pool removal in Windermere
Tree rules
Where the debris goes
Windermere homes
Only in Windermere
- The Butler Chain of Lakes is an Outstanding Florida Water, which means the state allows no drop in water quality. On lakefront teardowns and grading we set silt fence and keep every bit of runoff out of the lake.
Rules and fees checked against official sources in October 2026. Cities change them, so we confirm with Town of Windermere Building Department (run by PDCS, LLC) before every job.
Windermere FAQ
Demolition questions from Windermere
- Who issues demolition permits in Windermere?
- Town of Windermere Building Department (run by PDCS, LLC), 3361 Rouse Road, Suite 210, Orlando, FL 32817, 407-277-9795. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections as part of the job.
- What does a demolition permit in Windermere require?
- PDCS permit application marked Demolition, including whether the home is on septic; Zoning review by Wade Trim first, then building plan review; Utility disconnects from Duke Energy and Orange County Utilities; Florida DEP asbestos notice filed at least 10 working days before the start date (state rule 62-257).
- Do I need a permit to remove a pool in Windermere?
- Windermere does not publish a separate pool removal checklist, so pool jobs here run under the demolition permit and we confirm the details with Town of Windermere Building Department (run by PDCS, LLC) before we break ground. For addresses in unincorporated Orange County, the county requires drain holes punched through the bottom of the shell and a passed demolition inspection before the pool is filled.
- Do I need a permit to remove trees in Windermere?
- Windermere uses a Tree Removal Notice listing each tree, its size and location with a map and photos. A home owner with a certified arborist report showing the tree is a danger needs no notice or fee under state law.
- Where does demolition debris from Windermere go?
- The Orange County Landfill at 5901 Young Pine Road is the only county site that takes demolition debris. The McLeod Road and Porter transfer stations do not. The tip fee is $42.70 a ton as of October 1, 2026, and 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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