URBAN DEMOLITION

Total Wrecking & Environmental is America’s most trusted urban demolition contractor. More than anyone, our team understands the immense complexity and necessary precision to do urban demolition projects the right way.

Our team accounts for every aspect of the surrounding area to minimize any disruption to other businesses and effects on traffic patterns, all while adhering to our strict environmental responsibility standards.

PRECISION IN THE MOST SENSITIVE AND ACTIVE JOBSITES

NATIONAL LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRY

Total Wrecking & Environmental has extensive experience managing complex urban demolition projects, from tight downtown lots to large institutional campuses. No matter the scale, scope, or tight knit space we’re working in, our experts bring the same precision and professionalism that has made us a national leader in large scale industrial demolition.

Our urban demolition experience includes:
• College and University Campuses
• Government and Municipal Facilities
• Hospitals and Healthcare Buildings
• Correctional Facilities
• Office and Commercial Buildings
• Aging Retail Centers and Shopping Malls
• Downtown Mixed-Use Developments
• Historic or Landmark Structures

ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX URBAN SITES

COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

The larger community and the jobsite’s sensitive surroundings are always at the forefront of our projects. Our urban demo experts use dust suppression, wind and water screens, vibration monitoring, and other careful methodologies to keep any and all disruptions to a minimum, all while coordinating traffic and debris handling. Every step ensures surrounding structures are fully protected.

SPECIALTY DEMOLITION TOOLS & INNOVATION

For high-risk or confined urban sites, Total Wrecking uses:
• Brokk robotic demolition units for pinpoint removal without vibration
• High-reach excavators with custom attachments
• Precision shears and hydraulic grapples for controlled material separation
• Proprietary crane-suspended demolition devices engineered in-house for controlled felling in tight spaces

EXPERT EXECUTION FOR COMPLEX URBAN PROJECTS

In a tight urban environment, “winging it” isn’t an option. Whether we’re dealing with shared walls, active utility lines, or zero-clearance access, Total Wrecking treats demolition as a surgical process.

We use 3D modeling and digital tracking to map out the teardown, ensuring we don’t just knock things over, but systematically dismantle them without compromising the integrity of the neighboring structures or the grid.

TRANSFORMING SPACES, RESPECTING SURROUNDINGS

Selective demolition is about more than just being “green”, it’s about logistics and project costs. By hitting recovery rates above 99%, we turn debris into a secondary revenue stream or a cost-offset for the client.

To keep the site compliant and the neighbors off your back, we utilize Dust Boss suppression systems to knock down particulates at the source. This allows us to work in sensitive environments, like active labs or high-traffic pedestrian zones, without the dust and debris migration that usually triggers shutdowns.

CASE STUDY: DEQ (DEPARTMENT OF ENV IORNMENTAL QUALITY)

One recent urban project involved the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seven-story parking structure in downtown Oklahoma City. Working across from the National Memorial & Museum, Total Wrecking stabilized the compromised structure with emergency bracing and protection systems, then dismantled it using Brokk robotic demolition units and a Komatsu 490 UHD high-reach excavator.

This ultra complex project also involved:
• Real-time cameras, drones, and proprietary tracking apps monitored progress and safety.
• Dust Boss suppression and adaptive recycling maintained compliance and cleanliness.
• The project recycled over 7,000 tons of material with a 99.997% recovery rate.
• Despite tight access, city events, and severe weather, the project was completed on time and on budget, with zero safety incidents.

By treating each city like its own, Total Wrecking ensures employees perform better, clients are more satisfied, and communities feel genuinely cared for.

WHAT WE DO

Demolition & Dismantlement
Environmental Remediation
Power Plant Demolition
General
Contracting
Asbestos
Abatement
Brownfield Development
Asset Recovery and Plant Closure
Disaster
Emergency
Site/Utility
Contracting
Selective & Surgical Demolition
Expert
Redevelopment
Ash Pond
Closure

Clearing Today for a Better Tomorrow

SAFETY FIRST

OSHA Compliant

ZERO OSHA VIOLATIONS

Our experienced team keeps up-to-date with the latest contracting, regulatory and environmental methods and machinery and adheres to every OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local protocol to guarantee the safest possible industrial demolition and environmental abatement.

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SAFETY FIRST

Emergency Response Trained

EXCEPTIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS & PROTOCOLS

At Total Wrecking, there is nothing more important than safety on a national demolition or environmental abatement project. That’s why we’ve implemented additional company protocols to further ensure the highest safety standards on our job sites.

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SAFETY FIRST

First Aid/CPR/AED Trained

IN-HOUSE SAFETY PROGRAM

We conduct our operations safely by promoting actions and security policies well beyond what is required by construction industry standards, like first-response training and first-Aid/AED/CPR training.

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Trained

SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

Our superior safety record is a result of extensive preparation, a professional and industry-leading safety program, and high quality performance every step of the way.

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