- Bulk city and county demolition contracts — 10 to 500+ homes
- Full permit acquisition and filing included
- Utility disconnection coordination with local providers
- Mechanical demolition with excavator equipment fleet
- Basement backfill, compaction, and lot restoration
- Before/after photo documentation for municipal files
Service Overview
Residential demolition is the core revenue engine of the BLIGHT FORCE™ model. Municipalities and land banks issue contracts for dozens to hundreds of structures at a time — and certified territory operators have first access through our contract pipeline. We handle the full cycle from permitting through final lot grading, ensuring operators never deal with the administrative burden alone.
How It Works — Step by Step
Every project follows a defined execution process. Here's exactly how BLIGHT FORCE™ operators deliver this service:
Contract Award
Territory operator receives bulk demolition contract from city, county, or land bank through BLIGHT FORCE™ pipeline.
Permit Acquisition
Demo permits filed with local building department. BLIGHT FORCE™ systems include permit templates for all 50 states.
Utility Disconnection
Coordination with gas, electric, and water utilities for disconnection prior to demolition — 2–4 week lead time.
Hazmat Survey
Pre-1980 structures require asbestos and lead survey before mechanical demo. Paired with our abatement service.
Mechanical Demo
Excavator demolition, material sorting, and debris loading for haul-off. Typical single-family demo: 1 day.
Backfill & Restore
Basement or crawl space backfilled, compacted, graded, and seeded per municipal spec before permit close.
Who Contracts This Service
- City and county code enforcement departments
- Municipal land banks and housing authorities
- State demolition and blight remediation programs
- HUD-funded neighborhood stabilization programs
- Private property owners and estate administrators
- Real estate developers and investors acquiring blighted parcels