General demolition services in Southeast Tennessee & North Georgia

R&G Land Clearing’s core service is residential demolition for homeowners and landowners — including full home teardowns, garages, sheds, mobile homes, and interior strip-outs. This is our established specialty and what we handle every week. Commercial and municipal demolition inquiries are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on project scope, location, permits, access, safety, disposal, procurement requirements, and fit with our existing capabilities. We evaluate each inquiry individually rather than making unsupported capability claims. For any project, the best approach is to reach out so we can discuss your specific needs and let you know honestly whether it’s a fit.

Yes. Nearly every jurisdiction in Tennessee requires a demolition permit before a structure comes down, issued by the county or city building department based on project size. R&G Land Clearing handles the permit paperwork and utility disconnect coordination as part of the job, so you’re not tracking down approvals yourself.

Tennessee law requires a state contractor’s license for any construction or demolition project valued at $25,000 or more, and many counties also accept a Home Improvement License for smaller residential jobs. R&G Land Clearing operates as a licensed, and insured crew regardless of job size.

If the structure was built before the 1980s, there’s a real chance it contains asbestos in flooring, siding, insulation, or roofing, and federal rules under the EPA’s Asbestos NESHAP require a thorough inspection before demolition begins. We help coordinate this step so material is identified and handled correctly rather than becoming a problem after the fact.

Residential demolition pricing depends on structure size, site accessibility, debris removal requirements, and overall project scope. As a general residential guidance only, typical single-family home demolition projects range from approximately $8,500 to $17,000 depending on structure size, site access, debris volume, and scope of work. Detached garages or sheds typically cost less. Every estimate is free and project-specific, with pricing confirmed before work starts, not adjusted afterward. Commercial and municipal projects are quoted separately on a case-by-case basis based on scope, permitting, safety requirements, and other project-specific factors.

Water, gas, electric, and sewer lines all need to be safely disconnected before a structure comes down, and we coordinate that with the relevant utility companies as part of the permitting step rather than leaving it for the homeowner to sort out.

A single-family home teardown with debris removal typically takes one to three days once permits and utility disconnects are cleared, though larger structures or difficult site access can extend that. Interior strip-outs and standalone structures like garages or sheds are usually quicker.

Commercial and municipal demolition inquiries are considered on a case-by-case basis. Residential demolition for homeowners and landowners is our established core service. For commercial or municipal projects, scope, access, permits, utility coordination, safety requirements, structure type, disposal needs, and procurement requirements all affect whether and how we can quote a project. We evaluate each inquiry individually rather than guaranteeing availability for all project types. Reach out to discuss your specific needs.