Brownstones, pre-war co-ops, and tight-lot row houses give the Bronx its character—but they also challenge anyone planning selective demolition. When you need a chimney removed without shaking the parquet, or a bathroom gutted while the family still lives upstairs, you need more than a sledgehammer. You need specialty demolition Bronx residents can trust, backed by the AI-powered precision of CountBricks.
General demolition clears entire structures. Specialty demolition, by contrast, isolates specific building elements while protecting everything around them. In dense Bronx neighborhoods, that means:
• Zero damage to shared party walls
• Dust containment for occupied units
• Vibration monitoring to preserve historic plaster
• Strict scheduling to avoid street-side congestion
CountBricks pairs on-site expertise with real-time estimating tools to ensure these requirements are met before the first nail is pulled.
Every project begins with an AI-based blueprint takeoff. Our platform scans your plans—or captures measurements through a quick mobile scan—and produces an itemized demolition scope within minutes. That digital clarity lets our field team arrive prepared with the exact shoring, cutting, and hauling solutions the job demands.
• AI-generated labor and debris volumes reduce unforeseen costs
• Voice-activated change orders keep the estimate live as surprises appear behind walls
• Instant material look-ups mean proper disposal fees are baked in from day one
All data feeds directly to CountBricks.com/services, so you and your lender can track progress in real time.
1. Consultation & Scope Confirmation: A CountBricks residential specialist walks your property, validating the AI takeoff and noting access, utilities, and neighbor sensitivities.
2. Permit & Utility Coordination: Our Bronx-based expediting team secures DOB approvals and schedules Con Edison cuts to prevent delays.
3. Site Protection: Zip-wall containment, negative air machines, and floor guards are installed to isolate work zones.
4. Precision Removal: Using oscillating saws, selective coring, and mini-excavators, we remove only the targeted elements.
5. Sorting & Hauling: Debris is separated for recycling or special handling. Live weight tickets update your CountBricks dashboard.
6. Final Scan & Sign-Off: Laser scans verify that clearances match the design. You receive an updated model ready for framing.
The average specialty demolition Bronx homeowners purchase ranges between $8 and $18 per square foot. Variance stems from:
• Lead or asbestos abatement requirements
• Walk-up access versus elevator access
• Night or weekend schedule premiums
• Debris chute restrictions on landmark blocks
CountBricks mitigates overruns by feeding these factors into an AI engine that refreshes pricing daily against borough disposal fees, fuel costs, and labor availability. You receive a guaranteed max price before we mobilize.
• Book DOB permits two weeks ahead—winter backlogs can double that wait.
• Reserve curbside debris boxes early; street space is limited during alternate-side parking.
• Notify neighbors about noise windows—they often share party wall utilities you may need to shut.
• Ask CountBricks to pre-map plumbing feeds; hidden branch lines cause 40% of moisture incidents.
• Combine demo with structural probing; engineers get clearer data once finishes are stripped.
Because CountBricks also handles framing, mechanical rough-in, and finish work, your project transitions seamlessly from demolition to reconstruction. Our AI system automatically converts the “as-built” scan into new framing counts, so there is no lag waiting for a third-party estimator. View sample timelines at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
A 1920s two-family needed an extra 8 inches of ceiling height. The CountBricks team used low-profile electric mini-excavators and conveyor belts to move 40 cubic yards of soil through a garden-level window, all while tenants remained upstairs. Noise monitors kept levels below 85 dB, and vibration sensors registered less than 0.15 in/s, preserving original plaster medallions. The project finished two days ahead of schedule and 3% under the guaranteed max price.
If your renovation demands accuracy and speed, leverage the specialty demolition Bronx homeowners already recommend. Contact CountBricks.com/consultation or speak live with our AI estimator to receive your detailed proposal in under 30 minutes.
The Bronx is known for tight blocks, aging infrastructure, and a rich mix of building types. Generic demolition crews often treat every job the same—until they hit cast-iron plumbing backed into a shared wall. CountBricks takes a different path, combining hyper-local knowledge with tech-driven accuracy.
• Our supervisors maintain direct relationships with Bronx DOB inspectors, expediting sign-offs and minimizing re-inspection fees.
• Crews are trained on masonry unique to Fordham row houses and concrete mixes common in post-war Co-op City slabs.
• Weekend fast-track crews allow owners to keep rental units occupied during weekday business hours.
CountBricks’ estimate engine cross-references NYC open-data sets with your property information. If lead paint or asbestos violations exist on record, abatement allowances are inserted automatically. This foresight prevents stop-work orders that can stall projects for weeks.
Why stop at demolition? The same AI model that quantified debris can calculate framing lumber, duct runs, and finish materials. Homeowners simply toggle “rebuild” in their dashboard, and CountBricks issues a phased schedule linking demo, rough carpentry, and finish trades—no middlemen, no downtime.
A former warehouse was slated for two loft apartments. CountBricks performed selective slab cuts, removed obsolete boiler rooms, and preserved steel columns for architectural flair. AI tracking showed a 12% material salvage rate, turning reclaimed beams into stair treads that saved the owner $6,800. From first voice call to framed shell, the project wrapped in 11 weeks—three weeks faster than the borough average.
Ready to experience specialty demolition Bronx style—without the headaches? View more transformations at CountBricks.com/portfolio or schedule an on-site consultation through CountBricks.com/consultation. Our AI estimator is live 24/7, so you can get answers tonight and break ground next week.
