Business Details
Your Trusted Demolition Partner in California
Silverado Contractors is an industry-leading union contractor specializing in comprehensive demolition and excavation services. With decades of experience serving private developers, general contractors, and public works clients across the West Coast, we deliver safe, timely, and budget-conscious solutions for complex projects. Our expertise spans building demolition, selective demolition, industrial and marine demolition, bridge removal, site decommissioning, and asset recovery. We prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and client collaboration, consistently exceeding 75% material recycling rates on projects.Backed by satisfied clients like Kaiser Permanente and PG&E, our proven track record demonstrates our commitment to excellence in every challenge we undertake. Our team combines technical proficiency with innovative problem-solving to execute projects ranging from hospital demolitions to radioactive environment dismantling. Through rigorous adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance, we ensure seamless execution of even the most demanding assignments.
Services
Building Demolition
Selective Demolition
Excavation Services
Industrial Demolition
Marine Demolition
Bridge Removal
Site Decommissioning
Asset Recovery
Hazardous Material Removal
Concrete Crushing
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized demolition expertise across multiple industries
- Our union-certified teams handle complex projects in radioactive and sensitive environments
- We guarantee 100% regulatory compliance and zero safety incidents on completed projects
- Our recycling program exceeds industry standards with 75%+ material reuse rates
- We provide end-to-end project management from permitting to final site clearance
What people say
Excellence and professionalism
Safe and efficient work
100% compliance achieved
Creative problem-solving
Exceed 75% recycling
Services
Building Demolition
We execute complete building demolition for commercial, industrial, and public structures. Our process includes comprehensive planning, hazardous material abatement, and controlled dismantling techniques. With specialized equipment and certified crews, we safely demolish structures of all sizes while maintaining adjacent property integrity and public safety.
Selective Demolition
Our selective demolition services target specific building components while preserving remaining structures. This method requires skilled operators using specialized tools for interior renovations, system upgrades, or historical preservation projects. We ensure minimal dust generation and vibration control during precision demolition operations.
Industrial Demolition
We specialize in decommissioning industrial facilities including power plants and manufacturing sites. Our team handles radioactive environments, hazardous material removal, and equipment salvage. We implement strict safety protocols for complex industrial demolitions while maximizing material recycling and asset recovery.
Marine Demolition
Our marine demolition expertise covers docks, piers, and underwater structures. We employ certified divers and specialized marine equipment for safe removal of waterfront infrastructure. Environmental protection measures ensure compliance with aquatic habitat regulations during coastal and inland water demolitions.
Concrete Crushing
We process demolition debris through on-site and facility-based concrete crushing operations. Our recycling systems produce reusable aggregates for construction projects. This sustainable approach reduces landfill waste while providing cost-effective materials for road bases and construction fill applications.
Questions
What types of demolition projects do you handle?
We specialize in building demolition, industrial plant decommissioning, marine structures removal, bridge demolition, and selective demolition for renovations.
Are you licensed for hazardous material removal?
Yes, our certified teams handle asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, and radioactive material containment during demolition projects.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
We maintain 75%+ recycling rates through material separation, concrete crushing, and equipment salvage programs that support LEED certification goals.
Can you handle projects near operational facilities?
Our controlled demolition techniques safely operate adjacent to active hospitals, transit systems, and industrial operations without service disruption.
What safety certifications do your crews hold?
All personnel maintain OSHA 30 certifications with specialized training for confined space entry, rigging operations, and hazardous material handling.
