Demolition Contractors in Mukilteo, WA

Mukilteo sits on bluffs above the water, and demolition contractors here plan around the land as much as the building. Wikipedia notes the bluffs formed roughly 5,000 years ago and later eroded into beaches and Point Elliott, and that Mukilteo Lane was closed in 2008 after severe erosion was found along the road. Many houses have views over the water from steep lots where access, drainage and slope support all need attention.

Old town, newer suburbs

The Treaty of Point Elliott was signed in Mukilteo in 1855, and the Mukilteo Lighthouse was built in 1906. The city incorporated in 1947 and has grown into a suburb of 21,538 residents in the 2020 census, the ninth-largest city in Snohomish County. Older homes near Old Town and the waterfront sit beside newer neighborhoods on the plateau, and we see teardowns in both.

Bluff and slope lots

On a bluff lot, what comes down first matters. Retaining walls, basement walls and rockeries may be holding the slope. Drainage pipes and dispersion systems may be carrying roof water away from the bluff edge, and breaking them during demolition can send water where it should not go. We locate drainage, identify supporting walls, ask for any geotechnical report, and keep critical elements in place until the new construction takes over their job. Equipment and stockpiles stay well back from the bluff edge.

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Asbestos survey and notice

Snohomish County is covered by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Before demolition, an AHERA-certified inspector surveys the building, a demolition notification is filed for any structure with more than 120 square feet of roof area, and demolition waits 10 days. Houses built before the 1980s often have asbestos in flooring, ceilings or duct wrap; abatement comes first if any is found.

Permits and utilities

The City of Mukilteo issues demolition permits. Sewer and water in Mukilteo are provided by districts, so the cap-off approval comes from whichever one serves your lot. Power and gas are terminated by the utilities, and we call 811 for locates.

Ferry and traffic

The Clinton-Mukilteo ferry is the state's busiest route for cars, carrying about 4 million passengers and 2.2 million vehicles a year. Near the terminal and along the main roads, we schedule hauling outside of the worst ferry traffic and keep loads off the street so neighbors and commuters are not held up.

Mukilteo services

• House demolition on bluff, slope and flat lots
• Garage and shed removal
• Concrete driveways, patios and walls
• Interior demolition
• Hot tub and pool removal

Call (425) 598-0539 to set up a visit.