DEMOLITION
Demolition Executed with Control
At Karsten, demolition isn't about speed alone, it's about precision, planning and control. Our demolution teams create clean, safe and well-sequenced starts that set the tine for everything that follows.
Whether working in occupied spaces or phased environments, we remove what's in the way without disrupting what needs to stay operational. That discipline protects people, schedules, and the work ahead.
Control Comes First.
Occupied
& Phased Environments
Many of our demolition projects take place while buildings remain active. That requires more than manpower; it requires planning.
Our project teams develop detailed sequencing strategies to control noise, dust, access and debris removal. The result is demolition work that clears the way for new construction while respecting ongoing operations and adjacent trades.
A Surgical Approach to Demolition
Karsten specializes in selective and interior demolition where accuracy matters as much as efficiency. Walls, ceilings, finishes and systems are removed with intention, never blindly, so downstream trades can begin without rework or delay.
Our teams understand that demolition is not separate from construction. It's the first step in building something right.
Selective Interior Demolition
Ceiling, Wall and Flooring Removal
Door, Frame and Hardware Removal
Millwork and Finish Demolition
Wallcovering Strip and Skim
Safety & Control
Safety in demolition starts with control. Before work begins, crews conduct hazard assessments and daily toolbox talks. Dust containment, negative air systems and continuous cleanup are standard, not exceptions. Every area is left clean, safe and inspection-ready. No debris. No surprises.
Demoltion work isn't about tearing things out, it's about leaving the space ready for what comes next.
Porfirio Peña
Superintendent
Setting Projects Up for Success
Well-executed demolition accelerates everything that follows. When spaces are properly cleared, protected, and prepared, schedules hold, coordination improves, and construction moves forward. Demolition done right doesn't draw attention, it creates momentum.
Every Project Tells Our Story
