Selective Demolition Services
From Residential to Commercial Xtract Handles It All with Care
Colorado’s Top Choice for Selective Demolition
Selective demolition is the art of precision removal—taking out specific building elements while protecting surrounding structures. It’s not about tearing everything down; it’s a planned and calculated process designed to prepare spaces for renovation, adaptive reuse, or tenant improvement projects.
Xtract collaborates with general contractors, property managers or homeowners, and engineers to identify exactly what stays and what needs to go—whether that’s interior walls, ceilings, floors, or finishes. Our approach combines careful planning, regulatory compliance, and advanced demolition techniques to deliver clean, safe, and ready-to-build environments.
Whether you’re renovating a downtown office space, modernizing a kitchen layout, or upgrading an industrial building, Xtract Environmental ensures a safe, efficient, and code-compliant start to your project.
Safety is non-negotiable. Our demolition specialists adhere strictly to OSHA regulations and local building codes, ensuring every project meets or exceeds state and municipal safety standards.
We implement full PPE requirements, dust control systems, and temporary shoring where needed. Prior to starting, we verify all utilities—electrical, gas, water—are safely disconnected or capped.
If hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead are discovered, we coordinate certified abatement crews to handle removal before continuing work.
This is where precision takes center stage, with electric saws, pry bars, and diamond saws for accurate cuts without damaging adjacent structures. We hand-demolish around sensitive areas, structural elements, or decorative features, using mini-excavators or compact loaders when space allows.
Containment measures such as plastic sheeting, negative air systems, and temporary partitions ensure minimal dust and noise, especially in occupied or mixed-use facilities.
To maximize recycling and minimize landfill waste, we sort debris by material type: metal, wood, concrete, drywall, fixtures, and glass. This not only reduces disposal costs but also supports LEED certification goals and community sustainability efforts. All debris is properly documented and transported to licensed recycling or disposal facilities.
Timing and teamwork make selective demolition seamless. We coordinate with other trades to ensure utilities are managed, adjacent work zones are protected, and schedules align with downstream construction tasks.
Our phased approach allows work to proceed safely in multi-tenant or partially occupied buildings, including homes, keeping the project on track and minimizing downtime.
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Why Choose Xtract for Selective Demolition?
- Precision: We remove exactly what’s needed—nothing more, nothing less.
- Safety: Every step follows OSHA and state safety protocols.
- Compliance: We secure all necessary permits and coordinate with inspectors.
- Experience: Over 30 years of safe, efficient environmental and demolition work.
- Sustainability: Material sorting and recycling are part of every project plan.
Common Questions About Selective Demolition
If you plan to remodel, expand, or upgrade a space without tearing down the entire structure, selective demolition is ideal. It saves time, money, and resources by preserving what still works.
Selective demolition is an effective renovation strategy for almost any property, including office buildings, homes, hospitals, manufacturing plants, schools, government facilities, and retail centers—any property where partial removal is needed to modernize or repurpose a space.
Ideally, Xtract should be brought in early—during the planning or pre-construction phase. Early involvement allows their team to identify potential hazards, plan access routes, sequence demolition around other trades, and ensure that any necessary environmental permits or clearances are secured ahead of time. This proactive step can save weeks of lost time and help avoid expensive change orders once demolition begins.
We create detailed demolition plans, conduct safety briefings, and maintain containment zones. All workers are trained in OSHA safety standards, and we use protective barriers and dust suppression systems to ensure safe conditions.
Timelines vary depending on project size and complexity. Small residential and commercial interiors may take just a few days, while large-scale or multi-floor projects may last several weeks. We’ll provide a detailed schedule during your project planning phase.
Following completion, Xtract delivers a full close-out package detailing the work completed, waste manifests, recycling data, and any environmental testing results (if applicable). This level of documentation—borrowed from their hazardous-material removal protocols—gives owners and developers peace of mind and a clear record for future renovation or inspection requirements.
Committed to Your Safety
Xtract Environmental has more than 30 years of experience safeguarding Colorado properties from the dangers of hazardous materials. We serve Northern Colorado, Denver Metro, the Western Slope, and Southern Colorado. Take the first step toward your peace of mind by giving our team a call today: 970-282-4333 and 970-852-0400