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CSLB 788216, Class A and C-21, Corona, CA

Demolition Contractor in Southern California

Turn-key selective, interior and structural demolition for commercial, industrial, government and construction clients, with debris hauling, recycling and environmental work under one license.

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CSLB C-21 DemolitionClass A General EngineeringHauling and recycling included

Demolition

A demolition contractor that also holds the hazardous waste licenses

HCI Environmental is a licensed demolition contractor serving commercial, industrial, government, construction and manufacturing clients across Southern California. For more than two decades we have planned each project around the site, the building materials, access limits, schedule and budget, with safety and regulatory compliance set first. CSLB license 788216 carries the C-21 Demolition and Class A General Engineering classifications along with HAZ.

Work ranges from selective demolition inside an occupied building to structural removal of industrial buildings, equipment pads and concrete structures. Before anything comes down, our team reviews the property, permits, nearby neighbors and potential hazards, and can help with scope development, bid review and coordination with the other trades on the job.

Because HCI is also a hazardous waste and environmental remediation contractor, unknown conditions do not stall the project. Lead, mold and contaminated materials are addressed by the same team, and debris hauling, metals recycling and disposal documentation are handled on the way out.

Excavator demolishing a one-story commercial building (illustrative)
What you get
  • Site assessment, permit review and a written scope before work begins
  • Crews and equipment sized to the structure and site access
  • Roll-off, crane and flatbed trucks for debris and equipment removal
  • Material separation, metals recycling and disposal documentation

Scope

Demolition services we provide

From a single tenant improvement to an industrial dismantling with environmental considerations.

Selective demolitionTargeted walls, flooring, framing and exterior sections
Interior demolition for tenant improvementsCeilings, fixtures, flooring, non-structural components
Structural demolitionBuildings, equipment pads and concrete structures
Industrial dismantlingLegacy equipment and process assets
Work inside active facilitiesDust control and coordination with site operations
Underground storage tank removalWith soil sampling and closure reporting
Lead and mold coordinationAbatement before or during demolition
Asset recovery and metals recyclingUsable assets and scrap separated
Debris hauling and disposalConcrete, wood, scrap metal and construction waste
Site closeout and documentationDisposal and recycling records

How it works

How a demolition project runs

Four stages from the first site walk to a clean, documented closeout.

1

Site review and scope

We walk the property, review building materials, access, neighbors and regulatory requirements, identify hazards and help define scope, permits and coordination with other trades.

2

Plan and estimate

You receive a written scope and estimate at no charge. The plan covers equipment, safety controls, waste handling and any abatement that must happen first.

3

Demolition

Crews remove the structure or selected sections with equipment matched to the access and materials, controlling dust and debris and adapting as field conditions change.

4

Haul, recycle and close out

Debris is separated, metals and eligible materials are recycled, the rest is hauled and disposed of, and you receive the documentation for closeout.

Track record

Public agencies and general contractors already build with HCI

HCI holds abatement, board-up and construction agreements with Southern California cities, works as a qualified contractor for County of Riverside Facilities Management and Public Works, and has completed lead abatement and underground tank removals for public and private owners.

2000Contracting in California since
C-21CSLB Demolition classification, license 788216
Class AGeneral Engineering contractor license

Public agencies that contract with HCI for this work

City of Santa Ana
City of Manhattan Beach
County of Riverside
City of Anaheim
County of Los Angeles
California Department of General Services
County of Orange John Wayne Airport

Public contracts we can name. Private customers stay private. Ask for references on any of them.

CSLB
License 788216Class A, C-21, HAZ
EPA
ID CAR000329953Hazardous waste generator and handler
DOT
USDOT 4438022Hazmat transport license 137055
DIR
Registration 1000004254Public works contractor

Related services

Often booked with demolition

HCI crane truck lifting a removed storage tank from a job site

General Engineering Contractor

Environmental construction under one license: soil remediation, excavation, underground tank removal, decontamination and demolition, with the contaminated material hauled away by the same company.

General Engineering Contractor
Scrap metal roll-off being loaded at an industrial yard (illustrative)

Metal Recycling

HCI purchases and recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from plants, shops, demolition sites and fire-damaged property, with bins supplied and pickups on a schedule.

Metal Recycling
HCI crew loading IBC totes of waste liquid onto a truck

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Characterization, packaging, transport and disposal at permitted facilities, with the manifest and certificates handled for you. For industry and government since 2000.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

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Questions

Answers before you call

The questions buyers ask about demolition. Anything else, the live operator can answer.

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What types of demolition does HCI do?
Selective demolition, interior demolition, structural demolition, industrial dismantling, asset recovery, metals recycling and debris removal for commercial, industrial, government and construction clients. Environmental support is available on the same job.
How much does demolition cost?
It depends on the structure, the materials, site access, how much can be recycled and whether abatement is required first. Contact us with the site, scope and timeline and you will get a written estimate at no charge.
What if lead or mold turns up?
HCI has trained teams for regulated materials. We assess the finding, lay out the next steps and coordinate abatement before or during demolition so the project keeps moving in compliance.
Do you work with general contractors?
Yes. We work alongside general contractors from planning and bidding through demolition, disposal and closeout, and we work directly with property owners and facility managers who need a qualified demolition contractor.
Can you demolish inside an occupied building?
Yes. Interior and selective demolition inside partially occupied buildings is routine. Crews control dust, manage debris and coordinate with site contacts so other trades and tenants can keep working.
How do you reduce demolition waste?
Through asset recovery, metals recycling, material separation and diversion of eligible debris to recycling facilities. Concrete, wood, scrap metal and construction waste are hauled, recycled where practical and documented.
Do you remove underground storage tanks?
Yes. HCI has removed and closed underground storage tanks for public and private owners, including soil sampling, excavation of impacted soil and closure reports.

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Planning a demolition? Start with a site walk.

Send the site, scope and timeline through the form for a written estimate. Questions during an active project go to 800.988.4424.

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