Demolition & Debris Removal on Holbox: strip-outs, concrete cutting and debris removal
We demolish selectively on Holbox: interior strip-outs, concrete cutting and total demolitions, with structural review first and legal debris disposal. The island is part of the Yum Balam protected area, so works need municipal and environmental approval, building heights and materials are restricted, and vehicles on the island are limited.
Our Demolition Services
Interior Strip-Out
Removal of tile, kitchens, bathrooms, ceilings and partitions, protecting what stays.
Salvage & Recycling
Separation of metal, wood and reusable items; crushed concrete reused as fill where allowed.
Permits & Safety
Demolition licence, structural review, shoring and neighbour protection.
Permits and rules for demolition on Holbox
Everything arrives by ferry from Chiquilá and moves on sand streets by golf cart or small truck, about three hours plus the crossing from our workshops, so jobs are planned in tight batches. We process these approvals before any hammer starts, so neighbours and administrations have no reason to stop the job.
Getting debris out on Holbox
Holbox has small hotels, guesthouses and wooden or palapa houses on sand streets, where owners mostly need repairs, bathrooms, paint and maintenance rather than large new builds. Trucks, loading and disposal sites are planned around this access, and debris leaves the site daily.
Climate and exposure on Holbox
Holbox sits between the Gulf and a shallow lagoon: very humid, salty and exposed to northers in winter, so wood, metal and paint need extra protection and frequent maintenance.
Rentals and scheduling on Holbox
High season runs from winter to summer holidays, so most hotels schedule renovation and maintenance in the quieter autumn months.
Water supply on Holbox
Fresh water is scarce and supplied irregularly, so bathrooms and gardens are designed with low-flow fittings, cisterns and treated greywater wherever possible.
Demolition Prices (2026) — Holbox
| Work | Detail | Price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Interior strip-out | Tile, fixtures, ceilings, non-structural walls | $230–$490/m² |
| Concrete slab demolition | Breaking, cutting rebar, loading | $580–$1,200/m² |
| Total demolition, 1-storey house | Machinery, crew, debris removal | $840–$1,400/m² |
| Debris removal | 7 m³ truck to authorised site | $2,300–$4,600/truck |
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Why Owners and Developers Choose Recrea for Demolition
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
- Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
- Fixed written quote with materials, brands and quantities listed line by line
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