We Bring It Down.
Anywhere.Demolition & Excavating Contractor — St. Joseph, MO
Headquartered in St. Joseph, MO with a 30-person crew and equipment fleet that travels nationwide — from local residential tear-downs to large-scale industrial and historic structure removal.
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Cornelius Wrecking is headquartered in St. Joseph, MO, with a 30-person crew and a full equipment fleet.
While Cornelius Wrecking regularly serves the local Missouri and Kansas market, the crew and equipment also travel nationwide for large-scale industrial, commercial, and specialty demolition projects — including historic structure teardowns.
Our Services
Residential, commercial, and industrial demolition and excavating services.
Industrial Demolition
Plant decommissioning and large structure teardowns for industrial sites.
Commercial Demolition
Total structural removal and interior selective demolition for commercial real estate.
Excavating Contractor
Foundation excavation, utility trenching, mass earthwork, and complete site preparation.
Asbestos Abatement
Certified removal of hazardous asbestos materials prior to or during demolition.
Project Work
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Industries We Serve
Heavy industrial, agricultural, transportation, and public sector demolition — OSHA-certified with a full heavy equipment fleet.
Warehouse & Distribution Center Demolition
Structural teardown and site clearing for warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics buildings — supporting redevelopment for new construction.
Multi-Family & Apartment Complex Demolition
Full and phased demolition of apartment buildings and multi-family housing developments, including multi-building campus teardowns.
Retail & Big-Box Store Demolition
Demolition of retail stores, strip malls, and big-box buildings for dead-mall and dark-store redevelopment.
Municipal & Government Demolition
Demolition of public buildings, water towers, schools, community centers, and government structures across Missouri, Kansas, and nationwide.
Transportation Infrastructure Demolition
Bridge demolition, overpass removal, and transportation infrastructure teardown — with crane rigging, concrete removal, and full site clearance for state DOT, county, and private clients.
Agricultural & Grain Facility Demolition
Grain elevator demolition, silo removal, and agricultural facility teardown across Missouri, Kansas, and the Midwest — Cornelius Wrecking's home territory.
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Local Missouri and Kansas jobs or large-scale projects nationwide — Cornelius Wrecking is OSHA and asbestos abatement certified.