Industrial Plant Dismantling & Demolition Services

Understanding regulatory triggers helps you manage risk and avoid enforcement actions.

Immediate Action Required:

• EPA or State Enforcement Notice: Administrative orders requiring investigation or cleanup; potential civil penalties can exceed $80,000 per day depending on statute and adjustment

• Phase II Assessment Above Cleanup Standards: Laboratory results showing contamination exceeding state risk-based concentrations trigger mandatory remediation

• Property Sale Contract Requirements: Buyer Phase I assessment identifies contamination blocking closing or requiring escrow holds based on lender/buyer risk tolerance

• Lender Financing Denial: Banks require Phase I assessments; identified contamination prevents financing until remediation completed and closure letters obtained

• Worker Exposure Documentation: OSHA complaints or health department notifications regarding chemical exposure require immediate investigation and cleanup

• Off-Property Migration: Contamination affecting neighboring wells or surface water triggers third-party liability and regulatory intervention

Voluntary Action (Highly Recommended):

• Property Sale or Refinancing Planned: Begin remediation 12-24 months before transactions to avoid price reductions or deal delays depending on risk and cleanup scope

• Brownfield Redevelopment Opportunity: State voluntary cleanup programs offer liability protections and tax incentives for contaminated property redevelopment

• Legacy Contamination Discovery: Routine facility operations or upgrades revealing contamination should be addressed proactively before regulatory involvement

The regulatory path follows a predictable sequence: Discovery → Assessment → Approved Plan → Cleanup → Confirmation → Closure (NFA). Missing any stage creates delays, increases costs, and leaves liability unresolved.

Equipment Removal and Asset Recovery

Systematic removal of process equipment, machinery, and materials for resale or recycling. Services include equipment inventory and valuation, rigging and dismantling by certified crews, cleaning and decontamination for resale, coordination with equipment brokers and scrap buyers, and documentation of removed assets.

High-value equipment (stainless steel vessels, specialty pumps, control systems) is carefully preserved. Structural steel, copper, and aluminum are segregated for maximum scrap value. Equipment sales offset project costs.

Hazardous Material Abatement

Complete removal of asbestos, lead paint, PCBs, and other regulated materials before demolition. Abatement includes:

• Asbestos removal: Insulation, fireproofing, floor tiles following EPA NESHAP 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M
• Lead paint abatement: Structural steel and equipment surfaces
• PCB removal: Transformers, capacitors, fluorescent ballasts (TSCA-regulated)
• Mercury device removal: Thermostats, switches, lighting
• Disposal: All materials transported to EPA-approved facilities

All work follows EPA NESHAP and state asbestos regulations. Documentation includes air monitoring results, waste manifests, and disposal certificates required for property closure.

Chemical and Process System Draining

Safe removal of residual chemicals from tanks, vessels, piping, and process equipment. Draining procedures include chemical inventory and characterization, transfer to bulk storage or disposal containers, tank and vessel cleaning using vacuum trucks, piping system flushing and cleaning, and waste classification and disposal.

Residual chemicals often qualify as hazardous waste requiring RCRA manifesting. Complete draining prevents environmental releases during demolition and eliminates explosion hazards from flammable residues.

Underground Storage Tank Closure

Permanent closure of underground storage tanks (USTs) following state environmental regulations. Closure services include tank content removal and disposal, cleaning and degassing to eliminate flammable vapors, soil sampling for contamination assessment, tank removal or foam-in-place closure, contaminated soil remediation if necessary, and regulatory closure documentation submitted to state agencies.

UST closure is often required before property sale and may qualify for state petroleum cleanup fund reimbursement, where eligible, subject to program rules and caps.

Structural Demolition

Controlled demolition of buildings, structures, and foundations using excavators, wrecking balls, or explosive demolition, depending on site conditions and surrounding development. Demolition includes asbestos and lead abatement before demolition, utility disconnection (electric, gas, water, sewer), selective demolition to preserve salvageable materials, debris sorting and recycling, and final site grading.

Concrete and masonry are crushed for road base. Steel is recycled. All work follows OSHA demolition safety standards 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T, including engineering surveys for structural stability.

Site Remediation and Closure

Environmental cleanup ensuring properties meet state cleanup standards for unrestricted use or redevelopment.

Remediation includes soil sampling beneath former process areas and tanks, contaminated soil excavation and disposal, groundwater monitoring well installation if required, regulatory closure reporting to state environmental agencies, and No Further Action letters confirming cleanup completion.

Clean closure documentation is essential for property sale, financing approval, and liability protection.

Chemical Manufacturing Plants

Typical Challenges: Process equipment, storage tanks, reactors, piping systems containing chemical residues; extensive hazardous waste removal, equipment decontamination, soil sampling beneath process areas; EPA RCRA closure documentation required.

Petroleum Refineries and Terminals

Typical Challenges: Crude oil tanks, product storage, process units, pipeline systems; tank bottom sludge removal, equipment degassing, underground piping removal, soil remediation; state petroleum cleanup fund reimbursement may be available where eligible.

Metal Finishing and Plating Facilities

Typical Challenges: Plating tanks, treatment systems, wastewater lagoons with heavy metal contamination (chromium, cadmium, nickel); specialized hazardous waste handling, sludge disposal, extensive soil remediation beneath process areas.

Power Generation Facilities

Typical Challenges: Coal-fired, natural gas, biomass power plants; boiler removal, ash handling system cleanup, PCB transformer removal, fuel oil tank closure, asbestos abatement from insulation and fireproofing materials.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Typical Challenges: Clean rooms, process equipment, solvent storage, waste treatment systems; pharmaceutical waste disposal, solvent recovery or disposal, equipment cleaning for resale, DEA-controlled substance documentation for APIs.

Pulp and Paper Mills

Typical Challenges: Digesters, chemical recovery systems, wastewater lagoons, storage tanks; black liquor removal, lime kiln cleaning, ash disposal, lagoon closure with sludge solidification.

Food Processing Plants

Typical Challenges: Process equipment, refrigeration systems, wastewater treatment; ammonia system removal, refrigerant recovery, sanitary cleaning for equipment resale, organic waste disposal, stainless steel equipment recovery.

Automotive Manufacturing

Typical Challenges: Paint booths, coating systems, parts washers, petroleum storage; solvent recovery, paint sludge disposal, UST closure, equipment resale coordination, scrap metal segregation.

Step 1: Site Assessment and Planning

Comprehensive facility evaluation identifying equipment for removal/resale, hazardous materials requiring abatement, underground tanks and piping, soil and groundwater contamination risks, and structural demolition requirements. Assessment includes equipment inventory and valuation, hazardous material surveys (asbestos, lead, PCBs), chemical inventory and waste characterization, regulatory requirements review, and detailed project plan with timeline and budget.

Step 2: Permit Acquisition and Regulatory Notification

Obtaining required permits and notifying regulatory agencies: demolition permits from local building departments, asbestos removal notifications to EPA and state agencies (10-day advance notice required per 40 CFR 61.145), NESHAP notifications for regulated materials, and utility disconnection approvals. Permits ensure legal compliance and prevent work stoppages.

Step 3: Chemical Draining and Equipment Decontamination

Removing residual chemicals from tanks, vessels, and piping systems. Draining prevents environmental releases during equipment removal and demolition. Decontamination allows equipment resale or safe scrap recycling. All drained chemicals properly characterized and disposed following EPA hazardous waste regulations.

Step 4: Hazardous Material Abatement

Licensed removal of asbestos, lead paint, and PCBs before demolition. Asbestos abatement from pipe insulation, fireproofing, floor tiles, and roofing materials following EPA NESHAP 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M work practices. Lead paint removal from structural steel and equipment. PCB removal from transformers and fluorescent light ballasts per TSCA 40 CFR Part 761. All materials disposed at approved facilities with waste manifests.

Step 5: Equipment Removal and Asset Recovery

Systematic dismantling and removal of process equipment, machinery, and materials. High-value equipment cleaned and sold to equipment brokers. Stainless steel, copper, aluminum segregated for premium scrap pricing. Structural steel recycled. Equipment sales and scrap proceeds offset project costs. All rigging and removal performed by certified crews following OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC (Cranes and Derricks) safety standards.

Step 6: Structural Demolition

Controlled demolition of buildings and structures after equipment and hazmat removal. Demolition includes utility disconnection, selective demolition preserving salvageable materials, debris sorting and recycling, and foundation removal or capping. Concrete crushed for road base, steel recycled. Site graded to drainage specifications per OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T (Demolition).

Step 7: Site Remediation and Regulatory Closure

Final environmental cleanup including soil sampling beneath former process areas and storage tanks, contaminated soil excavation and disposal if necessary, underground tank closure with state approvals, and No Further Action letters from environmental agencies. Complete documentation protects you from future liability and enables property sale or redevelopment.

Sudden facility closures, bankruptcy proceedings, or regulatory shutdown orders require immediate action to prevent liability escalation. If you're facing unplanned plant closure, court-ordered decommissioning, or buyer-mandated environmental cleanup, our rapid mobilization teams secure your facility, remove hazardous materials, and begin regulatory coordination within days.



24/7 Emergency Hotline: 800-727-9796 for immediate plant closure support.

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Service-Driven: Complete Regulatory Compliance

Full EPA, OSHA, and state environmental compliance including RCRA hazardous waste manifests, asbestos NESHAP notifications (10-day advance, 40 CFR 61.145), UST closure approvals, and site remediation documentation. All required permits obtained, regulatory agencies coordinated with, and complete closure documentation provided protecting you from future liability. No Further Action letters confirm environmental compliance and enable property transactions. Strong compliance history across thousands of projects.

Client-Focused: Turnkey Project Management

Second-generation family-owned business with 30+ years in industrial services. Single-vendor accountability for all phases from initial assessment through final regulatory closure. Hazmat abatement contractors, equipment riggers, demolition crews, environmental consultants, scrap metal buyers, and regulatory agencies coordinated—eliminating your burden of managing multiple contractors. Dedicated project managers provide regular updates and ensure work proceeds on schedule and budget. Real people answer phones 7 AM-5 PM weekdays—no automated systems.

Guaranteed Compliance: Asset Recovery Maximization

Equipment valuation expertise and broker networks maximize resale value for process equipment, machinery, and scrap materials. High-value equipment worth preserving identified, equipment properly cleaned and documented for resale, specialized equipment brokers coordinated with, and scrap metals segregated for premium pricing. Asset recovery can significantly offset project costs depending on equipment type, condition, and market demand. $21 million pollution liability insurance protects operations.