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Demolition Contractor in Five Points, Detroit, MI
Drive through Five Points and it’s pretty clear why demolition crews stay busy here. Older ranch homes, foundations affected by decades of Michigan weather. Detached garages hanging on by a thread. Vacant houses just sitting there, waiting on someone to clear them out so redevelopment can move forward. This neighborhood sits near where Grand River Avenue, Five Mile Road, and Telegraph Road meet, and it’s been one of northwest Detroit’s steadier residential areas for a long time. A lot of properties here need demolition, excavation, or some kind of site prep before anything new can go up.
That’s the part people underestimate. Taking down a fire damaged home, clearing out an old garage, getting a lot ready for construction, none of that is just showing up with equipment. There’s planning, permits, and a crew that’s actually worked in older Detroit neighborhoods before, because these properties don’t behave the way a textbook says they should.
JS Wrecking Co brings over 20 years combined experience across Detroit and Wayne County. Licensed, insured, OSHA trained. Call (313) 251 8774 for a free estimate.
About JS Wrecking Co: Serving Five Points and Northwest Detroit
JS Wrecking Co is based right here in Detroit, and we serve Five Points along with the northwest Detroit communities around it.
The business itself is new. The people running it are not.
Our crew has spent over twenty years doing residential demolition, commercial teardowns, excavation, grading, land clearing, full site prep, you name it, across Metro Detroit. And every project runs through our own guys. We’re not bringing in subcontractors we barely know at the last minute to get a job done.
Our services include:
- Residential demolition
- Commercial demolition
- Garage demolition
- Land clearing
- Excavation
- Site preparation
- Tree removal
- Dirt work and grading
One experienced crew. One point of contact. One contractor from start to finish.
About JS Wrecking Co: Serving Five Points and Northwest Detroit
Residential Demolition
We remove:
- Houses
- Detached garages
- Sheds
- Fire-damaged structures
- Unsafe residential buildings
Every demolition includes complete debris removal and job site cleanup.
Commercial Demolition
Our commercial services include:
- Small commercial building demolition
- Retail structure removal
- Warehouse demolition
- Concrete removal
- Site clearing before redevelopment
Excavation & Site Preparation
Preparing a property for new construction often requires more than demolition.
Our crew also provides:
- Foundation excavation
- Rough grading
- Driveway excavation
- Utility trenching
- Site preparation
- Land clearing
Why Property Owners in Five Points Choose JS Wrecking Co
Local Knowledge Makes Every Project Safer
Five Points is made up largely of homes built between the 1940s and 1960s. Many properties feature aging concrete foundations, detached garages, mature trees, and underground utility systems that require careful planning before demolition begins.
Older Detroit neighborhoods also present challenges that aren’t always obvious from the street.
Our crew routinely evaluates:
- Foundation settlement caused by decades of Michigan freeze-thaw cycles
- Aging concrete and masonry structures
- Limited equipment access on established residential lots
- Underground utility locations before excavation
- Safe debris removal without affecting neighboring properties
Every project begins with a thorough site evaluation before equipment ever arrives.
Demolition Services Available in Five Points
Demolition permits in Detroit come through the City’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department. Every job we run in Old Redford follows those local requirements to the letter. Before any ground gets disturbed, we coordinate utility disconnections with DTE Energy and run MISS DIG 811 locating. Standard steps on every project, not something we get to eventually.
Want some background on why precision matters so much when tearing down structures near occupied buildings? This piece on controlled demolition in dense urban areas breaks it down well. Neighborhoods like Old Redford are exactly the kind of environment they’re talking about.
Free estimates for Old Redford properties, no runaround. Call (313) 251-8774 and get a straight answer fast.
What Property Owners Should Know Before Starting a Demolition Project
Properties in Five Points fall under the City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) for demolition permitting. Before demolition begins, utility disconnections have to be completed and any required inspections scheduled. Michigan law also requires underground utility locating before excavation or demolition starts, and every JS Wrecking project includes that coordination through MISS DIG 811 before ground disturbance begins.
Many homes built before 1980 may contain materials that require inspection before demolition, so proper planning up front helps avoid delays once work is underway. Michigan’s spring thaw and heavy seasonal rainfall can also affect soil stability, which is why scheduling demolition and grading around weather conditions helps keep projects on track.
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A Neighborhood in the Middle of Real Reinvestment
Five Points sits in a part of northwest Detroit where residential redevelopment and neighborhood reinvestment have been steadily picking up. Vacant homes are coming down to make way for infill construction, aging garages are getting cleared off lots before resale, and property owners are prepping parcels for whatever comes next instead of letting them sit for another year. That adds up to a steady mix of project types: vacant home demolition, detached garage removal, fire damaged house teardown, lot clearing, and foundation removal ahead of new construction.
In addition to Five Points, JS Wrecking Co regularly serves the surrounding communities that make up this corridor, Old Redford, Brightmoor, Franklin Park, Cody Rouge, and Redford Township, along with Livonia and Dearborn Heights further out. Knowing this stretch of northwest Detroit and its bordering suburbs means fewer surprises once a project actually gets underway.
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Whether you’re clearing a vacant home near Grand River Avenue, removing an aging detached garage off Five Mile Road, or preparing a residential lot for redevelopment in northwest Detroit, JS Wrecking Co has the experience and equipment to get the job done safely.
Property owners throughout Five Points, Brightmoor, Old Redford, Franklin Park, and surrounding northwest Detroit neighborhoods rely on our crew for dependable demolition, excavation, and site preparation backed by more than 20 years of field experience.
Call (313) 251-8774 today for your free on-site estimate or contact JS Wrecking Co online to schedule your project.
Areas Near Five Points We Also Serve
In addition to Five Points, JS Wrecking Co regularly serves:
- Brightmoor
- Old Redford
- Franklin Park
- Cody-Rouge
- Redford Township
- Livonia
- Dearborn Heights
- Northwest Detroit
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Common Questions
Do you work near Grand River Avenue and Five Mile Road?
Yes, We regularly complete demolition projects throughout the Five Points neighborhood, including properties near Grand River Avenue, Five Mile Road, Telegraph Road, and surrounding residential streets.
Do I need a demolition permit?
Yes, Demolition permits inside Detroit are issued through the City of Detroit BSEED. We’ll explain the permitting process and coordinate the required steps before work begins.
How soon can demolition begin?
Most estimates are scheduled within a few business days.
Project start dates depend on permit approvals, utility disconnections, and project scope.
What does demolition cost?
Every project is different. Pricing depends on a few key factors:
- Structure size and site access
- Debris volume and foundation removal
- Utility coordination requirements
Free estimates are provided upfront so there are no surprises once work begins.
What types of projects do you handle?
Residential demolition, garage demolition, commercial demolition, fire-damaged structure removal, lot clearing, excavation, and site preparation.