Question 1

What license is required to perform demolition in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Demolition work in Chicago must be performed by a contractor holding a City of Chicago Licensed General Contractor designation. (XRB) Construction Services, LLC holds a City of Chicago General Contractor License — Class D, License #TGC065100 — with a $2,000,000 project ceiling. We are fully bonded and insured for complete building demolition in Chicago. No unlicensed subcontractors. No liability exposure for our clients. Call (312) 656-8984 to discuss your demolition project.

Question 2

How many city departments are involved in a Chicago demolition permit?

Accepted Answer

A Chicago demolition permit requires coordinated approvals from up to eight city departments — the Department of Buildings, Department of Public Health, Department of Streets and Sanitation, Department of Transportation, Department of Water Management, Department of Housing, Department of Planning and Development, and Department of Assets Information and Services depending on project conditions. (XRB) manages every department approval in-house as licensed permit expediters and licensed GCs since 2003. Visit www.xrbconstruction.com to start your demolition permit process.

Question 3

What is the difference between ordinary and complex demolition in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary demolition covers standard residential and smaller commercial structure removal. Complex demolition involves larger structures, party wall conditions, or projects with specific structural hazard conditions — and requires a pre-permit DOB inspection, a Structural Condition Report sealed by a licensed architect or structural engineer, and a full Site Safety and Operations Plan per Chicago Building Code Chapter 33. (XRB) Construction Services, LLC executes both ordinary and complex demolition correctly and completely. Call (312) 656-8984 for a demolition classification assessment.

Question 4

Do you handle asbestos and environmental clearance for Chicago demolitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Chicago demolition applicants must file a Demolition Notice of Intent with the Chicago Department of Public Health — including dust control measures and asbestos abatement documentation. (XRB) coordinates environmental permitting, CDPH approval, and hazardous materials handling as part of our complete demolition service. We identify environmental requirements early and coordinate filings in parallel with DOB permitting to prevent delays. Visit www.xrbconstruction.com for full-service Chicago demolition.

Question 5

Can you handle water and sewer disconnections for a Chicago demolition?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago demolition requires both water disconnection and sewer disconnection permits before the demolition permit can be issued. (XRB) coordinates the water disconnection B Permit, sewer cut and seal permit, DWM inspections, and hydrant use permit as part of our complete demolition package. No utility disconnect is overlooked. We have managed these coordinated approvals since 2003. Call (312) 656-8984 to discuss your demolition utility disconnection requirements.

Question 6

What happens after demolition is complete in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

After demolition work is complete the contractor must request DOB inspections — completion inspection and backfill inspection where applicable. Construction and demolition debris recycling compliance paperwork must also be submitted to CDPH per Chicago's Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance. (XRB) coordinates all post-demolition inspections and recycling compliance, and delivers the property as a clean, inspection-approved, graded site ready for its next phase. Visit www.xrbconstruction.com to get started.

Question 7

Do you demolish buildings with tenants or dwelling units in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Buildings containing dwelling units require Department of Housing approval before a demolition permit can be issued in Chicago. (XRB) prepares and submits the required DOH demolition surcharge application and secures written DOH approval as part of our complete demolition permit package. We identify dwelling unit conditions early in the process so there are no surprises at permit issuance. Call (312) 656-8984 to discuss residential building demolition in Chicago.

LICENSED DEMOLITION —
FROM PERMIT TO
CLEAN SLATE
SINCE 2003.

WHAT WE DEMOLISH.

THE (XRB) PROCESS.

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IN THE DEMOLITION BUSINESS
SINCE 2003.
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