FIRST CALL
DEMOLITION
IS ALL WE DO!

Name: First Call Demolition LLC
Address: 1114 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19148-3027, US
Telephone: 267-972-8013

SERVICES

Commercial Demolition

The full teardown and removal of commercial buildings, strip malls, and multi-story structures to clear the lot for new construction.

Residential Demolition

The safe dismantling of single and multi -family suburban homes, urban residences, and tight city rowhomes, using specifically targeted techniques to protect neighboring properties and surrounding land.

Full Interior Demolition

The complete gutting of a building’s inside—removing all non-structural walls, ceilings, flooring, and fixtures down to the bare studs for a fresh renovation.

SERVICES

ABOUT

Who We Are

At First Call Demolition LLC, we are a family-owned and operated demolition contractor with over 15 years of hands-on field experience in Philadelphia and the surrounding region. Built on hard work, integrity, and strong family values, we founded our company to give property owners, developers, and general contractors a reliable local partner they can trust.

We specialize in full structural knockdowns, high-density rowhome teardowns, interior strip-outs, and complex site clearances. Because we are family-run, every project is a personal reflection of our reputation. We treat every job site with the highest level of care, respect, and professional oversight, ensuring your site comes down safely and is cleared for its next chapter.

What Sets Us Apart

Personalized, Direct Service: You aren't passed off to a call center or third-party project manager. Every single phone call goes directly to Lea's phone, giving you immediate communication, honest answers, and dedicated involvement from an owner who genuinely cares about your project’s success.
Hands-On Pre-Demo Planning: Carmen and Carmen Jr. will personally walk every job site to estimate the project, map out the execution strategy, and develop a safe, tailored game plan before any demolition work begins.
Hassle-Free Permitting & L&I Navigation: Permitting and city regulations can be overwhelming, but Lea personally handles every aspect of the process—securing standard demolition permits as well as navigating Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) to resolve unsafe structure violations, taking the burden entirely off your shoulders.
Mastery of Urban Demolition: Navigating Philadelphia’s tight footprints, shared party walls, heavy foot traffic, and sensitive neighboring structures requires precision. We bring the specialized hand-demolition and dust control techniques needed for dense neighborhood environments.
Safety & Precision First: Whether managing a severely fire-damaged commercial site or executing a delicate interior gut, we prioritize safety, strict perimeter controls, and complete site containment at every step.
Full-Service, Ready-to-Build Results: We don't just tear things down—we manage debris sorting, haul-away, and complete site grading, delivering a clean, secure, development-ready lot on schedule and within budget.