Independence Demolition Contractor & Excavating Company

If an Independence project needs both demolition and earthwork, Cornelius Wrecking can evaluate the full sequence instead of leaving a gap between contractors. Headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, our 30-person crew handles demolition, hauling, excavating, and site preparation for regional and nationwide projects.

Combining these scopes can simplify planning: remove the structure, load and haul the debris, then excavate or grade the site for its next use. The right sequence depends on site access, the structure, material conditions, and the plans for the property.

Combined demolition and excavation capabilities

• Structure demolition: Residential, commercial, industrial, and specialty teardown scopes planned around the site and the next phase.
• Concrete and asphalt removal: Removal of slabs, foundations, parking areas, and other hardscape that must come out before new work.
• Excavation and grading: Foundation digs, utility trenching, mass earthwork, rough grading, and final site preparation.
• Debris and material hauling: Dump trucking for demolition debris, concrete, asphalt, dirt, and other project materials.
• Hazardous-material coordination: OSHA-certified and asbestos-abatement-certified capability for projects where regulated materials are part of the demolition scope.

Working with Independence-area property owners

Our full equipment fleet supports the transition from teardown to site work, while our St. Joseph headquarters provides the operating base for projects in Missouri and our nationwide work. Contact us with the structure, site address, and planned next phase so we can review the right scope.