Yes - interior demolition beyond a small scope and any structural demolition requires a permit through the City and County of Denver (or your local jurisdiction). If asbestos-containing materials may be present, a Colorado asbestos inspection must be completed and CDPHE notified before demolition begins. We pull permits and coordinate the required inspections so your schedule doesn't slip.
Selective (or 'soft strip') demolition removes only specific finishes, fixtures, walls, or systems while leaving the structure intact - common for tenant fit-outs, renovations, and remodels. Structural demolition takes down load-bearing elements or entire buildings and requires engineered planning, utility disconnects, and stricter permitting.
Most older Denver buildings contain at least some regulated material - asbestos floor tile, mastic, plaster, or lead-painted trim. Hiring a single licensed contractor for both inspection-driven abatement and the subsequent demolition eliminates handoffs, schedule risk, and the chance of fines for disturbed regulated material.
