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Demolition & Debris Removal in Chetumal: strip-outs, concrete cutting and debris removal

We demolish selectively in Chetumal: interior strip-outs, concrete cutting and total demolitions, with structural review first and legal debris disposal. Licences come from Othón P. Blanco municipality with established procedures; condominium and commercial buildings add their own administration rules.

Demolition & Debris Removal in Chetumal — Recrea
A Recrea Construction project
Chetumal, 2026 references: Interior strip-out: $170–$350/m²; Concrete slab demolition: $410–$830/m²; Total demolition, 1-storey house: $600–$1,000/m².

Our Demolition Services

Concrete Cutting

Diamond saw cuts and core drilling for new doors, windows, stairs and services.

Debris Removal

Loading and hauling to authorised disposal sites, with receipts for the authorities.

Salvage & Recycling

Separation of metal, wood and reusable items; crushed concrete reused as fill where allowed.

Permits and rules for demolition in Chetumal

Chetumal is about four hours from our workshops but has good local suppliers, so materials are bought locally and labour costs are lower than in the north. We process these approvals before any hammer starts, so neighbours and administrations have no reason to stop the job.

Getting debris out in Chetumal

Chetumal is the state capital, with a large stock of family homes, government and commercial buildings, where demand is for practical renovations, bathrooms, floors, paint and maintenance contracts. Trucks, loading and disposal sites are planned around this access, and debris leaves the site daily.

Climate and exposure in Chetumal

Chetumal sits on a bay, so salt is milder than on the open coast, but heat and humidity are high and the city has been hit by hurricanes.

Rentals and scheduling in Chetumal

Most properties are owner-occupied or long-term rentals, so works are scheduled with occupants.

Water supply in Chetumal

The municipal network covers most of the city, with hard water that makes filters and softeners useful in bathrooms and kitchens.

Demolition Prices (2026) — Chetumal

WorkDetailPrice (MXN)
Interior strip-outTile, fixtures, ceilings, non-structural walls$170–$350/m²
Concrete slab demolitionBreaking, cutting rebar, loading$410–$830/m²
Total demolition, 1-storey houseMachinery, crew, debris removal$600–$1,000/m²
Debris removal7 m³ truck to authorised site$1,700–$3,200/truck

Useful pages: Demolition & Debris Removal — Playa del Carmen · Home Maintenance in Chetumal · Bathroom Remodel in Chetumal · Landscaping & Garden Design in Chetumal

Why Owners and Developers Choose Recrea for Demolition

  • Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
  • Materials chosen for salt air, humidity and 35 °C, not for a showroom in a cold climate
  • Photo and video reports for owners who live abroad, plus a bilingual project contact

Tell us about your demolition — Chetumal

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We work in Chetumal, about four hours from our Playa del Carmen workshops, with the same supervisor, own crews, written quote and photo reports as everywhere on the coast; prices in Chetumal are roughly 8% lower than in Cancún.

Reference ranges in Chetumal: Interior strip-out (Tile, fixtures, ceilings, non-structural walls): $170–$350/m²; Concrete slab demolition (Breaking, cutting rebar, loading): $410–$830/m²; Total demolition, 1-storey house (Machinery, crew, debris removal): $600–$1,000/m²; Debris removal (7 m³ truck to authorised site): $1,700–$3,200/truck. The final figure depends on the visit, the condition of the property and access.

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