Demolition Contractors in West Hollywood, CA

West Hollywood packs 35,757 residents into 1.89 square miles, about 18,939 people per square mile, and that density is why demolition contractors in West Hollywood do so much interior work. The city incorporated in 1984 and adopted one of the strongest rent control laws in the nation right after. In 2020, 80 percent of its occupied homes were rented. That means most demolition happens inside apartment buildings, condos and storefronts along Sunset and Santa Monica boulevards, rather than on open lots.

What the city asks for

West Hollywood's permit requirements for demolition include proof that the South Coast AQMD was notified, noting that SCAQMD requires a 14-day notification period before the demolition start date. The city also requires a completed Construction and Demolition Waste Management Form, reviewed by Public Works Environmental Services. We prepare both, along with the asbestos survey report from a certified consultant that the AQMD requires before demolition.

Interior demolition in occupied buildings

Gutting a unit in a building where neighbors live above, below and beside you takes planning:

• Sealing the unit with plastic and negative air where needed
• Protecting hallways, elevators and stairs
• Carrying debris out on a set route at set times
• Keeping noise to permitted hours
• Separating metal, wood and drywall for recycling to support the C&D form

We work with building managers and HOAs on their rules for access, elevators and parking.

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Small storefronts and restaurants

Along Sunset and Santa Monica boulevards, commercial turnover means frequent interior demolition: removing old bars, kitchens, booths, ceilings and partitions. Restaurants often have grease ducts, walk-in coolers and heavy equipment that have to be disconnected and removed safely. We coordinate disconnects and haul-out timing with the landlord.

Historic buildings

The area around Fountain, Harper and Havenhurst avenues has a high concentration of 1920s Spanish Revival and Art Deco apartment buildings, many designed by Leland Bryant, whose Sunset Tower is among his most noted works. Demolition in West Hollywood has been controversial before: the 1960s library at 715 North San Vicente Boulevard, designed by Edward Fickett, was torn down on September 6, 2011, over objections. For older buildings, check the property's historic status before planning any exterior demolition.

Green from the start

West Hollywood adopted one of the nation's first mandatory green building ordinances on October 1, 2007. On demolition jobs that shows up as debris diversion and documentation. We keep weight tickets from recyclers to back up the C&D form. Call (213) 377-6198 to schedule a walk-through.