Demolition Contractor in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara demolition comes with more homework than most cities, and that’s a big part of what we help with. BRG Demolition is a licensed demolition contractor (CSLB #1096336) based in Camarillo, about an hour down the 101. We work for Santa Barbara homeowners, property owners, general contractors and developers on teardowns, interior strip-outs and commercial work where careful planning matters as much as the equipment. You’ll deal with one owner-led crew, and the person who bids your job runs it.

Demolition services in Santa Barbara

  • House and garage demolition for rebuilds and ADUs, finished with a clean pad for your builder.
  • Interior demolition and soft strip for kitchen, bath and whole-home remodels, with floor protection and dust control for the rooms that stay.
  • Commercial and TI demolition to return retail, restaurant and office spaces to shell.
  • Concrete and driveway removal, site clearing and lot prep, and construction cleanup for builders working in town.

What to know before demolition in Santa Barbara

  • Historic review comes first for older buildings. The City of Santa Barbara requires any structure 50 years or older that hasn’t already been evaluated to be reviewed by the City’s Architectural Historian before a demolition permit is processed. If the building is found significant, the project goes to the Historic Landmarks Commission, and documentation may be required before demolition. Start this early. It can shape your whole schedule. You can check the City’s Historic Treasures map for your address.
  • Coastal zone. Parts of the city sit in the Coastal Zone, where demolition generally needs a Coastal Development Permit unless it qualifies for an exclusion or exemption. Some single-family demo-and-rebuild projects are excluded in non-appealable areas. The City’s Planning Division makes that call per parcel.
  • Building permit and utility clearance. Demolition permits are issued by the City’s Building & Safety Division, which requires sign-off from the utility providers before it issues a demolition permit.
  • Asbestos and the air district. Santa Barbara is under the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), not Ventura County’s. The APCD requires an asbestos survey by a certified consultant before demolition and removal of regulated asbestos by a licensed abatement contractor first. Commercial and multifamily demolitions need written notification (Form ENF-28) at least 10 working days before work starts. Homes of up to four units are generally exempt from notification, but the APCD asks you to contact them first.
  • Underground lines. Before any digging, footing or slab removal, we have lines marked through DigAlert (811).

Why Santa Barbara property owners call BRG

We’re upfront about the distance, and we plan around it: one mobilization, a clear schedule, and a crew that stays on site until the pad is clean. Your written bid spells out exactly what’s included, including haul-off. Licensed California contractor, CSLB #1096336. Fully insured, COI available on request.

Nearby areas we serve: Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland. → All service areas

Santa Barbara demolition FAQ

Do I need historic review to demolish my house in Santa Barbara?

If the structure is 50 years or older and hasn’t been evaluated, yes. The City’s Architectural Historian reviews it before the demolition permit is processed. Most homes are cleared to proceed, but significant ones go to the Historic Landmarks Commission.

Is my property in the coastal zone?

Many properties near the waterfront, the Mesa and the beach areas are. The City’s Planning Division can confirm for your parcel and tell you whether a Coastal Development Permit, exclusion or exemption applies.

Which air district handles asbestos in Santa Barbara?

The Santa Barbara County APCD. Commercial and multifamily demolitions need written notice at least 10 working days ahead. An asbestos survey is the starting point for every demolition.

Do you really work in Santa Barbara from Camarillo?

Yes. It’s about an hour’s drive, so we plan jobs to minimize trips. Send photos and the address first so we can scope it quickly.

Planning demolition in Santa Barbara?

Call (805) 800-8159 or request a free bid. Send the address, a few photos and anything you’ve heard from the City about historic or coastal review. We’ll take it from there.

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