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Professional Interior Demolition in Portland, Oregon
There’s something oddly satisfying about tearing down walls that no longer serve their purpose.
I’ve been doing interior demolition work in Portland for longer than I care to admit, and I can tell you this much: every project tells a story. Last month, we gutted a 1920s bungalow in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. The homeowners wanted to open up their cramped kitchen, but they were terrified they’d end up with a disaster zone that’d drag on for weeks. I get it. Demo work sounds messy and complicated because, well, it can be.
Here’s the thing, though. When you work with a demolition contractor who actually knows what they’re doing, interior demolition doesn’t have to turn your renovation upside down. We’ve handled everything from small bathroom tearouts in Southeast Portland apartments to full commercial interior demo projects near the Pearl District. And after three decades in this business, we’ve learned that speed matters almost as much as precision.
Most folks don’t wake up excited about demolition. They’re renovating, expanding, or fixing something that’s broken. They need walls removed, old fixtures stripped out, or entire interiors gutted so they can start fresh. What they really want is someone who shows up on time, does the work without drama, and doesn’t charge them like they’re demolishing the Fremont Bridge.
That’s where Metro Junk Solutions comes in. We’re not the flashiest interior demolition company in Portland, but we’re probably the most straightforward.
What Interior Demolition Actually Includes
When people call us about interior demo, they’re usually picturing sledgehammers and dust everywhere. And sure, there’s some of that. But most of our interior demolition work in Portland involves careful planning before we ever swing a hammer.
We handle non structural wall removal, which is probably our most common request. You’ve got a house with too many small rooms, and you want that open concept everyone’s been doing for the past decade. We can take out those walls without compromising your building structure. Kitchen demolition is another big one. Old kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring. We strip it down to the studs so your contractor has a clean slate to work with.
Bathroom demo projects come up constantly, especially in older Portland homes where the bathroom hasn’t been touched since the 80s. Those old cast iron tubs weigh about 300 pounds, and trust me, getting them out of a second floor bathroom in a Hawthorne era home takes some creativity. We handle everything from drywall removal to dealing with old metal pipes and fixtures.
How We Handle Portland's Older Homes
Here’s what matters if you own one of Portland’s classic houses. A lot of buildings in neighborhoods like Sellwood, Alberta, and Irvington were built between 1900 and 1940. Beautiful bones, but they weren’t constructed with modern renovation in mind.
We run into plaster walls, old knob and tube wiring, and sometimes materials that require special handling. Before we demo anything, we assess what we’re dealing with. Lead paint and asbestos can be present in homes built before 1978, and we’re upfront about that. We don’t handle environmental remediation ourselves, but we’ll tell you if you need a specialist before we proceed. Our crew uses proper personal protective equipment when dealing with older construction materials.
Commercial Interior Demolition
Office buildouts and retail space renovations keep us pretty busy. When a business needs to reconfigure their space or a new tenant is moving into a shell that needs gutting, we can usually turn it around faster than larger demo companies. We’ve done selective demolition work in buildings along Burnside, around Lloyd Center, and throughout the inner eastside industrial areas.
The timeline matters more with commercial projects. You’re losing money every day that space sits empty, so we prioritize efficiency without cutting corners. Most interior commercial demo projects we handle are completed within a few days to a week, depending on size. We manage debris removal and handle everything from ceiling tiles to concrete floors.
Why Portland Businesses and Homeowners Choose Us
Three Decades of Local Experience
Metro Junk Solutions isn’t some national franchise that showed up last year. We’ve been a Portland company since 1993, back when the Pearl District was still warehouses and nobody had heard of food carts yet. My family started this business because we saw a need for honest, reliable interior demolition services that didn’t treat customers like walking wallets.
We’ve worked in pretty much every Portland neighborhood you can name. That matters more than you’d think. We know which buildings have quirky layouts, which areas have stricter permit requirements, and which projects need extra attention because of the home’s age or construction style. Whether it’s selective demolition or full deconstruction, we’ve handled it.
Fair Pricing That Actually Means Something
I can’t stand when companies advertise “fair pricing” and then load your invoice with mysterious fees. Our quotes are straightforward. We look at your project, tell you what the interior demolition cost will be, and that’s what you pay. No surprises, no padding, no games. We factor in everything from debris hauling to equipment needs upfront.
We’re also pretty quick to respond. Most of our interior demolition projects in Portland get scheduled within a few days of the initial call. If it’s urgent, we can often move things around to accommodate you.
Family Owned, Locally Operated
This isn’t just marketing talk. When you call Metro Junk Solutions, you’re talking to people who live here, work here, and have built relationships in this community for 30 years. We treat your property the way we’d want ours treated. No wrecking ball approach here, just careful, professional work.
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Getting Started Is Simple
Look, demo work isn’t something most people get excited about. But it’s the necessary first step to getting the space you actually want. Whether you’re renovating a century old home in Eastmoreland or reconfiguring a commercial space downtown, we can help you get it done without the headaches. From stairs to cabinetry, wood framing to exterior considerations, we handle the full scope.
Service Areas We Cover
We serve the entire Portland metro area, including Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, and everywhere in between. If you’re within a reasonable distance of Portland, we’ll come take a look at your project.
How Our Process Works
Here’s how this works. Give us a call at (503) 521-6019 and tell us what you need demolished. We’ll ask a few questions, maybe schedule a quick walkthrough if needed, and give you a straightforward quote. No pressure, no obligation. If the numbers work for you, we’ll get you on the schedule.
Most interior demolition projects we handle are pretty quick. You’re not looking at months of disruption. More like days or a week, depending on what needs to come out.
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You can also visit our website at https://metrojunksolutions.com/portland/ to see more about our demolition services and what we’ve done for other Portland area properties.
Thirty years in business means we’re doing something right. Let us show you why Portland homeowners and businesses keep calling us when they need reliable interior demolition work.