Residential Demolition
Full house teardowns, garages, mobile homes, pools, and slabs — cleared and hauled, ready for your rebuild.
- Whole-home & partial teardowns
- Pool, deck & slab removal
- Garages, sheds & outbuildings
- Complete debris haul-off
Jacksonville, FL · Demolition & Excavation Since 1990
We tear it down. We haul it off. You get clean ground.
North & Central Florida's full-cycle demolition crew — from single-family teardowns to commercial structures, then sorted, recycled, and graded flat. Free on-site quotes, fast turnarounds, and zero surprises.
- 35+ Years in Business
- Licensed & Fully Insured
- We Recycle & Reclaim
- Free On-Site Estimates
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What We Do
Heavy work, handled clean —
start to finish.
One crew for the whole job: demolition, excavation, hauling, and grading. No subbing out the parts that matter, no leaving you with a mess to clean up.
Commercial & Industrial
Retail, warehouse, and light-industrial structures taken down safely, with permits and utilities coordinated for you.
- Structural & full-building takedowns
- Concrete, foundations & footings
- Selective interior strip-outs
- Permit & utility coordination
Interior & Selective Demo
Surgical removals for renovations and build-outs — we take out exactly what needs to go and protect the rest.
- Gut renovations & remodels
- Wall, floor & ceiling removal
- Tenant build-out prep
- Dust control & site protection
Site Work & Storm Cleanup
Excavation, grading, land clearing, and hurricane debris removal to get your lot flat, clean, and build-ready.
- Land clearing & grubbing
- Grading & site preparation
- Storm & hurricane debris
- Hauling, disposal & recycling
The Big Cat Difference
We don't just
haul it to the dump.
Our name has stood for the full cycle since 1990: Transport · Screening · Reclamation · Demolition · Recycle. Most of what comes off your site gets sorted and given a second life — concrete, metal, and clean fill don't just disappear into a landfill.
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Demolish
Controlled, safe takedown by seasoned operators.
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Sort & Screen
Concrete, metal, wood and fill separated on site.
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Recycle & Reclaim
Materials processed and returned to productive use.
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Transport
Our own fleet hauls it out — fast and accountable.
How It Works
Five steps from
standing to spotless.
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Free Quote & Walkthrough
We visit your site, scope the work, and give you a clear, fixed estimate — no obligation.
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Permits & Disconnects
We pull permits and coordinate water, power, and gas disconnects so you don't have to.
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Safe Demolition
Our operators bring it down in a controlled sequence, with dust and safety managed throughout.
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Haul, Sort & Recycle
Debris is separated, recycled where possible, and trucked out by our own fleet.
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Graded & Ready
We leave the lot graded, clean, and inspection-ready for whatever you build next.
On The Job
Real sites. Real iron.
Real results.
From the air and on the ground — a look at recent Big Cat demolition and site-work projects across North & Central Florida.
Why Big Cat
Built on three decades
of doing it right.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and carrying comprehensive liability and workers' comp coverage on every job.
We Own Our Fleet
Excavators, loaders, and haul trucks in-house — no waiting on rentals, no finger-pointing.
Safety-First Crews
Trained operators and a controlled process protect your property, your neighbors, and our team.
Local & Family-Owned
Jacksonville born, here since 1990. We know the permits, the soil, and the storm seasons.
Fast, Honest Quotes
Quick on-site estimates with fixed pricing — what we quote is what you pay.
Recycle & Reclaim
The greener way to demolish — we divert the bulk of debris from the landfill.
Where We Work
Serving North & Central
Florida — coast to coast.
From the Atlantic to the Gulf, Big Cat works across four Florida districts — bringing the same crews, fleet, and full-cycle service wherever the job is.
- Northeast Florida
- Northwest Florida
- Central-East Florida
- Central-West Florida
Headquartered in Jacksonville · Crews dispatched across all four districts.
Headquarters
922 Aston St · Jacksonville, FL 32208
What Clients Say
Trusted by builders, owners
and GCs since 1990.
★★★★★
"Big Cat had our old duplex down and the lot graded flat in three days. Clean, fast, and exactly the price they quoted. We'll use them on every teardown."
★★★★★
"They handled the permits and the utility disconnects so I didn't have to chase anything. Professional crew and zero damage to the neighboring property."
★★★★★
"After the storm we had debris everywhere. Big Cat showed up with the right equipment and cleared the whole site in a day. Lifesavers."
Good To Know
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle the permits and utility disconnects?
Yes. Permitting and coordinating water, power, and gas disconnects is part of our standard process — we manage it so the job stays on schedule and fully compliant.
Are you licensed and insured?
Absolutely. Big Cat Excavation is fully licensed and carries comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance. License # L16000007183 — certificates available on request.
How quickly can you start?
Most residential projects can be scheduled within days of an approved quote and permit. For storm and emergency cleanup, we prioritize rapid mobilization.
What about asbestos or hazardous materials?
When a structure may contain asbestos or other regulated materials, we coordinate certified testing and licensed abatement before demolition begins — keeping everyone safe and within regulation.
What happens to all the debris?
It's sorted on site. Concrete, metal, wood, and clean fill are recycled and reclaimed wherever possible, with the remainder hauled to approved disposal facilities by our own fleet.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — every quote starts with a free, no-obligation on-site walkthrough and a clear, fixed price. Request yours below or give us a call.
Get Started
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Send a few details and we'll get back to you fast with a free, no-obligation estimate. Prefer to talk it through? Call us directly.
Licensed & Insured · Free Estimates · Est. 1990