Asbestos and lead-paint testing
Testing arranged before demo in homes built before 1980.
Demolition Services
Demolition done cleanly, on schedule, and within scope.
Interior, structural, selective, and environmental demolition — managed by the same team building what comes next.
At a glance
- Lead time
- 3–5 weeks
- Process
- Designer-led
- Materials
- Specified materials
- Service area
- DC, MD, VA
10+ years experience · across the DMV
Licensed & insured · certificates on request
Free estimates · itemized, in writing
In-house crews · no subcontractors on key trades
Demolition is where most remodeling projects begin and where the most consequential decisions are made. What can be demolished safely? What has to be tested for asbestos or lead before demo starts? What needs a permit and what does not? Dzala answers all of those questions before the first swing.
We handle demolition in-house for our own remodeling and addition projects, and also take on standalone demolition scopes for homeowners working with other contractors or preparing a site for sale.
Why Dzala
Demolition managed, not just done
Unmanaged demolition — pulling out what you can see without checking what is behind it — causes expensive surprises: asbestos backer board on old tile, lead paint on plaster, structural elements that looked like partition walls. Dzala's demo process starts with an assessment, not a sledgehammer.
- Environmental assessment before demo starts
- Licensed abatement for asbestos and lead
- Permits pulled for structural demo
- Site left clean and ready for next phase
What you get
The details that separate a Dzala project from builder-grade alternatives.
Environmental abatement
Licensed asbestos and lead abatement, certified disposal.
Selective demo
Surgical removal of specific elements while protecting adjacent finishes.
Structural demo
Wall removals, roof teardowns, and foundation work with permits.
Concrete cutting
Core drilling, slab cutting for drain lines, and partial slab removal.
Debris removal
Dumpster coordination, haul-out, and site clean-up.
Explore by program
Specific programs under demolition services.
Interior Demo
Full interior demolition for remodeling projects — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole-home gut-outs.
ExploreStructural Demo
Load-bearing wall removal, roof teardown, and structural demolition with permits in the DMV.
ExploreSelective Demo
Surgical removal of specific elements — tile, drywall, fixtures, and cabinetry — while protecting what stays.
ExploreConcrete Demo
Concrete cutting, core drilling, slab removal, and concrete demolition in the DMV.
ExploreAsbestos & Lead
Licensed asbestos and lead-paint abatement in the DMV — testing, abatement, certified disposal, and air clearance.
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Frequently asked
Questions clients ask before booking.
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Do you test for asbestos before demolition?
Yes. For homes built before 1980, Dzala arranges asbestos and lead-paint testing before demolition begins. Materials with confirmed asbestos content are abated by our licensed team and disposed of through certified channels.
Can you do selective demolition without damaging what stays?
Yes — selective demo is a standard Dzala scope. We remove tile, drywall, or cabinetry from one area while protecting adjacent finishes with ramboard, poly, and masking.
Do you haul away demolition debris?
Yes. Debris removal is included in all Dzala demo scopes. We coordinate dumpster placement, schedule haul-out, and leave the site clean and ready for construction.
Serving DC neighborhoods
Demolition Services for the way DC houses are actually built.
Related programs
Service
Interior Demolition
Full interior demolition for remodeling projects — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole-home gut-outs.
Service
Structural Demolition
Load-bearing wall removal, roof teardown, and structural demolition with permits in the DMV.
Service
Selective Demolition
Surgical removal of specific elements — tile, drywall, fixtures, and cabinetry — while protecting what stays.
Service
Environmental Demolition
Licensed asbestos and lead-paint abatement in the DMV — testing, abatement, certified disposal, and air clearance.
Service
Remodeling & Renovation
Kitchen, bathroom, basement, bedroom, garage, and whole-home remodeling across the DMV. Over a decade serving DMV homeowners.
Ready when you are
Talk through your demolition services project with a designer.
90 minutes in our DC showroom. Material samples on the wall, your room on the table, no quote until we draw it.
- · No charge for the consultation
- · No quote sent without drawings
- · Designer-led — not sales
Get a free estimate for your demolition services project
On-site consultation. Written estimate. No pressure.