Question 1

How much does kitchen demolition cost in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Kitchen demolition in San Diego typically ranges from $2,000 to $6,000 depending on the size of the kitchen, the scope of removal, and whether the project includes removing flooring and drywall in addition to cabinets and countertops. A small galley kitchen gut in a Pacific Beach condo might be on the lower end, while a large open-concept kitchen in a Carmel Valley home could reach the higher end. Demo Diego provides flat-rate quotes with no surprise charges.

Question 2

How long does it take to demo a kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Most kitchen demolitions take one to two days. A straightforward cabinet and countertop strip-out can often be completed in a single day. If the project also involves tearing out tile flooring, removing drywall, and pulling out a kitchen island, plan for two full days. We work fast without cutting corners on safety or dust control.

Question 3

Should I hire a separate demo crew or let my contractor handle it?

Accepted Answer

Many San Diego remodeling contractors prefer working with a dedicated demolition crew like Demo Diego because it saves their skilled tradespeople for the rebuild work they do best. Hiring us for demo often costs less than having a general contractor's crew do it, and we move faster because demolition is all we do. Several top-rated San Diego kitchen remodelers recommend us to their clients.

Question 4

Can you save my kitchen cabinets for reuse or donation?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If your cabinets are in decent shape, we carefully remove them to preserve their condition. We partner with Habitat for Humanity ReStore in San Diego and other local organizations that accept donated kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances. This diverts usable materials from the landfill and may provide you with a tax deduction.

Question 5

How do you handle dust during kitchen demolition?

Accepted Answer

Dust containment is one of our top priorities. We seal off the kitchen with heavy-mil plastic sheeting and use zip-wall barriers at all entry points. Our crew uses HEPA-filtered vacuums for cutting tile and drywall, and we keep negative air pressure in the work zone so dust does not migrate into your living areas. You should not find demolition dust on your couch after we leave.

Question 6

Do you remove tile backsplash without damaging the drywall behind it?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the tile installation. If the tile was set directly on drywall with thinset mortar, which is very common in San Diego homes built from the 1980s through the 2000s, the paper face of the drywall will tear away with the tile. In those cases, it is more cost-effective to remove the drywall section and replace it with new board. If the tile is on cement board, we can remove it cleanly.

Question 7

What about the kitchen flooring under the cabinets?

Accepted Answer

We can remove flooring from the entire kitchen footprint including under where the cabinets sat. Many older San Diego homes have multiple layers of flooring stacked over the decades, including vinyl, linoleum, and tile. We strip all layers down to clean subfloor. If asbestos-containing vinyl is suspected in homes built before 1980, we arrange testing before removal.

Question 8

Will you disconnect the gas line to my stove?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our crew safely disconnects gas lines and caps them to code. We also disconnect water supply and drain lines for the dishwasher and sink, and shut off electrical circuits for the disposal, dishwasher, and any hardwired appliances. Everything is left capped, capped, and safe for your plumber and electrician to reconnect during the remodel.

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