Orange Coast College Recycling Center Demolition & Site Preparation
Demolition and clearing of a former campus recycling-center structure, including selected material salvage, base placement, and rough grading.
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Owners & Developers
Structure removal, debris cleanup, abatement planning, and site preparation for properties moving toward sale, redevelopment, repair, or new construction.
General Contractors
Defined demolition, abatement, and early-phase scopes with attention to access, sequencing, disposal, protection, and schedule impacts.
Public Agencies
Licensed, DIR-registered contractor support for documented public-facility, campus, right-of-way, and municipal improvement work.
Adjusters & Facility Managers
Responsive demolition, damage repair, board-up, debris removal, and regulated-material planning for active facilities and insurance-related work.
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Selected Southern California case studies
These projects show the range of contractor work behind the portfolio: controlled demolition, environmental planning, public-facility renovation, occupied-site planning, hauling, cleanup, and documented closeout.
Yorba Linda Town Center Demolition & Site Clearing
Historic-home demolition, selective salvage, site clearing, utility planning, and redevelopment preparation for the Yorba Linda Town Center.
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Irvine Retail Storefront Selective Demolition
Selective removal of glass, facade finishes, steel entry components, and concrete infill for an active retail storefront renovation in Irvine.
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Selective Demolition & Site Preparation Institutional Education
UCI Child Development Center Modular Demolition
Modular-structure demolition with related concrete, ramps, fencing, backfill, and rough grading near active child-use areas.
- Scope
- Modular structures, concrete, ramps, fencing, backfill and rough grading.
- Work setting
- Near active child-use areas.
Demolition & Repair Commercial Property Recovery
Commercial Storefront Vehicle-Impact Demolition & Repair
Selective demolition and storefront repair after vehicle-impact damage, including removal of damaged finishes, framing, glazing areas, and debris.
- Scope
- Removal of damaged finishes, framing, glazing areas and debris; arranged storefront repair.
- Project trigger
- Vehicle-impact damage to a storefront.
Structural Demolition & Site Preparation Redevelopment
Big Bear Lake Structural Demolition & Site Preparation
Full removal of a multilevel wood-frame structure and foundations, followed by crawl-space backfill and rough grading under winter mountain conditions.
- Scope
- Multilevel wood-frame structure and foundation removal, crawl-space backfill and rough grading.
- Site conditions
- Winter mountain conditions.
Steel Tank Removal Commercial Facilities
Hampton Inn Anaheim Steel Boiler Tank Removal
Segmented dismantling and removal of two 5,000-gallon steel boiler tanks from a restricted-access mechanical area at the Hampton Inn in Anaheim, CA. A difficult project: heavy mineral deposits on the interior of the steel tanks made torch cutting slow and demanding.
- Scope
- Segmented dismantling and removal of large steel hot-water tanks.
- Access planning
- Restricted mechanical area with planned ventilation and material handling.
Modular Structure Removal Institutional Education
University of California, Irvine (UCI) North Campus Modular Structure Removal
Removal of a modular structure while preserving an active fiber-optic line and separating steel for recycling.
- Scope
- Modular-structure removal and separation of steel for recycling.
- Retained utility
- An active fiber-optic line was preserved.
Demolition & Site Preparation Municipal Redevelopment
Commercial and Industrial Demolition & Site Preparation – Anaheim
Approximately 10,500 square feet of structures were removed from a former commercial and industrial flex property at 1280 S. Anaheim Boulevard, preparing the City-owned site for future improvement.
- Scope
- Removal of approximately 10,500 SF of structures at 1280 S. Anaheim Boulevard.
- Result
- City-owned site prepared for future improvement.
Public Facility Renovation Municipal Public Works
Santa Ana City Hall Sixth-Floor Office Renovation
SoCal Removal delivered a 6,600-square-foot municipal office improvement with new flooring and corridor finishes, office reconfiguration, a rebuilt warming kitchen and copy-room work. Regulated-material activities were sequenced before affected construction.
- Scope
- 6,600 SF of office improvements: flooring, corridor finishes, reconfiguration, warming kitchen and copy-room work.
- Sequencing
- Regulated-material activities preceded affected construction.
Occupied-Campus Renovation Institutional Education
Irvine Valley College A300 Swing Space Renovation
A 16-calendar-day renovation in an occupied college building created two new openings connecting three music spaces, with controlled demolition, framing, finish work, flooring, and building-system planning.
- Scope
- Two new openings linking three music spaces, with demolition, framing, finishes and systems planning.
- Delivery
- 16 calendar days in an occupied college building.
Municipal Repair & Refurbishment Neighborhood Improvements
Neighborhood Entry Monument Refurbishments – Santa Ana
City-issued public-works assignments included refurbishment of four Pacific Park monuments and Wilshire Square monument reconstruction and lettering work, with custom components, right-of-way controls, cleanup, and inspection planning.
- Scope
- Four Pacific Park monument refurbishments plus Wilshire Square reconstruction and lettering.
- Field planning
- Custom components, right-of-way controls, cleanup and inspections.
Commercial Demolition Commercial Property
Bruce Metals: Office and Shed Demolition in Santa Ana
SoCal Removal arranged the demolition and removal of an approximately 400-square-foot office/cashier booth and an approximately 200-square-foot wooden shed at Bruce Metals in Santa Ana. The contracted work included structure removal, debris load-out, hauling and disposal.
- Scope
- Approximately 600 SF of office/cashier-booth and shed demolition, with load-out, hauling and disposal.
- Closeout
- Completed demolition documented February 2, 2026.
Asbestos Cleanup Residential Property
Procedure 5 Asbestos Cleanup in Laguna Woods
SoCal Removal’s Cal/OSHA DOSH-registered abatement subcontractor performed a Procedure 5 asbestos cleanup at a vacant Laguna Woods residence. The documented scope combined limited material removal, contents handling and approximately 3,500 square feet of surface cleaning, followed by independent visual inspection and air sampling.
- Scope
- Vacant residence: subcontracted Procedure 5 cleanup; ~500 SF drywall, ceiling debris and shower liner removal; ~3,500 SF surface cleaning.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Industrial Demolition Industrial Warehouse
BlackHawk Industrial Steel Mezzanine Removal in Tustin
SoCal Removal completed the removal of an approximately 700-square-foot steel mezzanine and its staircase at BlackHawk Industrial in Tustin. The scope included grinding anchors flush with the concrete slab and arranging material handling within the existing warehouse.
- Scope
- ~700 SF steel mezzanine and staircase dismantled, anchors ground flush; active warehouse, client-provided forklift.
- Project setting
- Industrial Warehouse
Retail Interior Demolition Occupied Retail
After-Hours Retail Flooring Removal at Micro Center in Tustin
SoCal Removal completed a focused floor-removal project around the Dell display area at Micro Center in Tustin. Night work accommodated store operations while the scope combined existing floor covering and adhesive removal, general cleanup and black rubber trim beneath the display cabinetry.
- Scope
- Floor covering and adhesive removed at the Dell display area; rubber trim installed; one night after store closing.
- Project setting
- Occupied Retail
Abatement & Interior Removal Public Library Renovation
Bandini Library Abatement and Interior Demolition in Commerce
SoCal Removal managed a defined abatement and interior-demolition package for the Bandini Library renovation in Commerce. Work under the prime contractor included designated interior finishes and mold-related material removal, with a specialist abatement subcontractor performing the field scope.
- Scope
- Designated interior finishes and mold-related material removed by specialist subcontractor under prime contractor work order.
- Project setting
- Public Library Renovation
Selective Removal Residential Property
Kitchen Island Mold Remediation in Irvine
Removal of leak-damaged cabinetry, drywall and laminate flooring from a kitchen island, with the countertop supported and kept in place.
- Scope
- Cabinet panels, drywall and laminate flooring removed under HEPA negative air; countertop supported, drawer fronts salvaged.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition Residential Property
Metal Patio Cover Removal in Laguna Woods
Selective dismantling of a metal courtyard cover, planned with the HOA’s exterior-painting program.
- Scope
- One metal patio cover dismantled in HOA courtyard; windows and tiled floor protected; HOA alteration limits and hours.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Asbestos Sheet Flooring Removal in Santa Ana
A defined asbestos flooring-and-mastic removal stage ahead of residential renovation.
- Scope
- Asbestos sheet flooring and mastic removed by licensed subcontractor, hand work with soy-based remover, ahead of renovation.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Garage ADU Asbestos Wall Removal in Laguna Beach
Selective wall-material removal that opened an existing garage assembly for an ADU renovation.
- Scope
- Subcontracted abatement of asbestos drywall and joint compound in one garage; contents cleared first; ahead of ADU conversion.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition Religious Campus
Christ Cathedral Food Pantry Building Demolition in Garden Grove
Healing House Food Pantry building removal at the former Crystal Cathedral campus, connecting pre-demolition abatement with equipment demolition and hauling.
- Scope
- Subcontracted abatement of ceiling texture and duct wrap, then building demolition and hauling on an active campus.
- Project setting
- Religious Campus
Demolition County Agency Project
Dilapidated Structure Demolition and Lot Cleanup in Riverside County
Structure demolition and surrounding rubbish removal for a Riverside County agency assignment.
- Scope
- Standing structure demolished and surrounding rubbish removed at a corner lot for Riverside County TLMA.
- Project setting
- County Agency Project
Asbestos Cleanup & Site Restoration Residential Property
Tustin MCAS Hangar Fire Asbestos Cleanup and Yard Restoration
Residential asbestos cleanup and exterior restoration addressing collateral impacts from the Tustin MCAS North Hangar fire.
- Scope
- Post-fire roof, gutter, fountain and window cleaning; ~5 x 30 ft side yard rebuilt with fabric and aggregate.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Site Preparation Municipal Park
Park Monument Concrete Pad Removal in San Clemente
Focused concrete monument-pad removal and hauling for a City of San Clemente park assignment.
- Scope
- Monument concrete pad removed and hauled at a City park entrance; adjacent landscaping retained.
- Project setting
- Municipal Park
Demolition Residential Property
Concrete Pavement and Block Wall Removal in Santa Ana
Selected pavement and block-wall removal supporting a homeowner’s plans for separate backyard ADU access.
- Scope
- Selected concrete pavement and short CMU block wall removed for ADU access; steps and other walls retained.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Asbestos Ceiling Drywall Removal in Tustin
Ceiling-material removal organized in two phases to support an existing-home renovation.
- Scope
- Ground-floor asbestos ceiling drywall removal by a Cal/OSHA DOSH-registered subcontractor in two phases in an occupied home, furnishings protected.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Removal in Santa Ana
Floor tile and adhesive removal by a Cal/OSHA DOSH-registered abatement subcontractor as an early stage of a residential renovation.
- Scope
- Asbestos floor tile and mastic removal planned with a licensed subcontractor ahead of residential renovation.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition State Fish Hatchery
Fillmore Fish Hatchery Freezer Demolition and Cleanup
Specialized contents handling followed by freezer-shed and awning removal at a state fish hatchery.
- Scope
- Freezer shed, metal awning, debris and tires removed at a state hatchery; animal remains incinerated; slab retained.
- Project setting
- State Fish Hatchery
Site Preparation Parking Area
Deteriorated Parking Lot Asphalt Removal in Lake Balboa
Removal of deteriorated parking-area asphalt as a subcontract assignment for California Skateparks.
- Scope
- Deteriorated parking-lot asphalt removed as subcontractor to California Skateparks; adjacent site features protected.
- Project setting
- Parking Area
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Asbestos Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Compton
Designated acoustic ceiling removal ahead of a first-time homeowner’s interior renovation.
- Scope
- Asbestos popcorn ceiling removal by a Cal/OSHA DOSH-registered subcontractor in a contained work area before interior renovation.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition Residential Property
Townhome Interior Demolition and Asbestos Removal in San Clemente
Interior finish removal and asbestos-related demolition as first-time owners prepared an ocean-view townhome for renovation.
- Scope
- Asbestos drywall, fixtures, cabinetry and flooring removed; stairs, shared access and neighboring units protected.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition Former Retail Building
Former Rug Shop Abatement and Building Demolition in Mission Viejo
A complete project sequence from designated interior and rooftop abatement through masonry building demolition and site clearing.
- Scope
- Subcontracted interior and rooftop asbestos, lead and PCB abatement, then block-building demolition and site clearing.
- Project setting
- Former Retail Building
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Procedure 5 Asbestos Cleanup at a Mission Viejo Residence
A residential asbestos-cleanup assignment involving containment and decisions about contents handling.
- Scope
- Subcontracted Procedure 5 cleanup in an occupied home: containment, access routes, contents sorted for disposal or salvage.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition City Park
Louise Park Restroom and Concrete Demolition
Outdated restroom and surrounding concrete removal within a Los Angeles neighborhood park.
- Scope
- Masonry park restroom and surrounding concrete removed, work bounded around active ballfields and play area.
- Project setting
- City Park
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Basement Asbestos Duct Wrap Removal in Santa Ana
Designated basement ductwork and insulation removal ahead of an older home’s planned HVAC update.
- Scope
- Subcontracted removal of asbestos duct wrap and basement ductwork; confined access; ahead of HVAC replacement.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Townhome Asbestos Acoustic Ceiling Removal in Huntington Beach
Asbestos-related ceiling removal as a defined stage in a Huntington Beach townhome project.
- Scope
- Subcontracted asbestos ceiling removal in an occupied multilevel townhome; stair protection, enclosures, HOA review.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal on the Newport Beach Peninsula
Pre-demolition asbestos-related removal within an existing Newport Beach peninsula residence.
- Scope
- Subcontracted pre-demolition asbestos removal incl. garage wall and ceiling assemblies, sequenced before building demolition.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition Residential Property
Fire-Damaged Property Cleanup and Pool Removal in Anaheim
Cleanup and removal work at a fire-damaged property, including the pool and basement sequence documented in the project record.
- Scope
- Burnt wood, concrete, brick and rubbish cleared; basement and in-ground pool components removed.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Asbestos Abatement Fire-Damaged Property
Fire-Damaged Property Abatement and Cleanup in Boyle Heights
Abatement and cleanup at a repeatedly fire-damaged Los Angeles property before its next construction stage.
- Scope
- Subcontracted asbestos abatement and debris cleanup across a repeatedly burned multi-building property, before demolition.
- Project setting
- Fire-Damaged Property
Demolition Industrial Equipment
SDC Technologies Chiller Dismantling in Irvine
Dismantling and removal of obsolete chiller equipment at an Irvine industrial property.
- Scope
- Rooftop Mokon chiller dismantled with ducting and wood supports; afternoon and after-hours work.
- Project setting
- Industrial Equipment
Site Preparation Retail Store
After-Hours Concrete Trenching at RH Outlet Irvine
After-hours concrete trenching within RH’s existing Irvine retail store.
- Scope
- Slab saw-cut and trenched for register relocation, backfilled and patched; after-hours from 7 p.m.
- Project setting
- Retail Store
Demolition Dental Office
Dental Office Demolition and Abatement in Redondo Beach
Two-phase dental-suite demolition and abatement planning, with shared-building access and plumbing handoffs.
- Scope
- Two-phase dental suite demolition; asbestos by licensed subcontractor; shared elevator and stair debris route.
- Project setting
- Dental Office
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Asbestos Acoustic Ceiling Removal in Costa Mesa
Designated acoustic ceiling removal in a Costa Mesa residential renovation.
- Scope
- Asbestos acoustic ceiling texture removed by licensed subcontractor; ceiling left ready for finishing.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Site Preparation Land Cleanup
Property Cleanup and Perimeter Fencing in Orange County
Accumulated debris removal followed by chain-link perimeter fencing and locking access.
- Scope
- Two phases: rubbish and illegally dumped material removed, then chain-link perimeter fence with locking access.
- Project setting
- Land Cleanup
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Residential Asbestos Ceiling Removal in Laguna Beach
Asbestos-related ceiling removal to support renovation of an existing Laguna Beach home.
- Scope
- Asbestos acoustic ceiling removed by licensed subcontractor in protected work areas, ready for finishing.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Renovation & Repair Church
Church Vehicle-Impact Cleanup and Board-Up in Orange County
Prompt debris cleanup and temporary closure of a church opening after vehicle-impact damage.
- Scope
- Interior and exterior debris cleanup and temporary board-up of damaged opening at an active church.
- Project setting
- Church
Asbestos Abatement Residential Property
Selective Interior Abatement in Corona del Mar
Selective interior asbestos-related removal by a Cal/OSHA DOSH-registered subcontractor ahead of renovation in Corona del Mar.
- Scope
- Asbestos drywall and joint compound removed in two interior areas by licensed subcontractor; framing retained.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Demolition Residential Property
Bungalow Interior Demolition and Abatement in Ontario
Interior demolition and asbestos-related material removal within an Ontario bungalow.
- Scope
- Selective interior demolition; surveyed asbestos materials removed by licensed subcontractor.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Renovation & Repair Residential Property
Exterior Windows, Painting and Door Improvements in Anaheim Hills
Arranged exterior repairs and finish work at an Anaheim Hills residence.
- Scope
- Bronze aluminum windows and trim, primer and paint, and replacement garage-entry door.
- Project setting
- Residential Property
Renovation & Repair Transportation Center
Office Connection at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
A focused office connection and interior improvement at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
- Scope
- New opening between two second-floor offices in the operating 1985 transportation center; finishes matched.
- Project setting
- Transportation Center
Demolition Country Club
Concrete Dam Removal at Mission Viejo Country Club
Targeted concrete dam removal below and around an existing steel bridge that remained in place.
- Scope
- Concrete dam removed beneath a retained steel cart bridge; breaker and hand tools; waterway protected.
- Project setting
- Country Club
Asbestos Abatement Care Facility
Bathroom Renovation Abatement at Crystal Cove Care Center
Asbestos-related removal supporting a bathroom renovation at a Newport Beach care facility.
- Scope
- Asbestos-related removal by licensed subcontractor for bathroom renovations in an occupied care facility.
- Project setting
- Care Facility
Renovation & Repair Municipal Facility
Outdoor Projection Wall at Santa Ana Council Chambers
Surface preparation, patching and painting to adapt an exterior Council Chambers wall for outdoor projection.
- Scope
- Paint diamond-ground off with HEPA dust control, sack-and-patch, then projection paint on exterior wall.
- Project setting
- Municipal Facility
Lead-Related Removal & Selective Demolition Residential Renovation
Dana Point Lead-Related Tile and Wall Removal
SoCal Removal held the customer-facing contract and a qualified abatement subcontractor for designated tile, floor-trim, and painted-wall removal after a limited renovation-area survey identified lead-based coatings on selected components.
- Scope
- Designated tile, trim, plaster, and drywall removal based on a limited renovation-area survey.
- Outcome
- Selected assemblies were opened and protected areas were prepared for the next renovation phase.
- Compliance Note
- Independent qualified parties performed the environmental survey and laboratory analysis. Clearance was obtained by the project owner.
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