Community-Minded Demolition Company in Paradise, CA
Owner-led and personally invested in the community, Hiller Demolition brings more than 10 years of local work to every lot on the Ridge. As your demolition company in Paradise, CA, we clear old foundations, damaged structures, and debris so your rebuild can start on solid ground.
Get Your Free Quote→Standing With the Ridge as It Rebuilds
Paradise, CA is a Ridge town of nearly 11,000 people at about 1,800 feet in the Sierra foothills, connected to the valley by the Skyway.
Locals gather at Paradise Community Park, cheer on the Paradise High Bobcats, and watch new shops open along Skyway Road.
Most Ridge homes dated to the 1950s and 1960s before the 2018 Camp Fire, and thousands of new houses now stand on those lots.
Paradise, CA job sites are about 75 minutes away, so we line up site walks and crew days that keep your builder on schedule.
Owners and builders here most often call Hiller Demolition for old foundation removal, lot grading, and septic excavation, handled by an owner-led local crew.
Helping Ridge Families Get From Bare Lot to Front Door
From the first site walk to the last load, one crew handles the heavy work so your builder can focus on building.
Demolition Services
Remove surviving structures that are too damaged to save, plus leftover chimneys, walls, and outbuildings.
Learn More→Junk Removal
Haul off construction scraps, old furniture, and yard debris from rebuilt homes and rentals.
Learn More→Property Clean Outs
Empty a home before a sale or move, so it's ready to list or pass on without the heavy lifting.
Learn More→Excavation
Dig septic tanks, leach lines, and utility trenches for homes on a Ridge with no public sewer system.
Learn More→Grading & Site Prep
Build level, compacted pads and fire-safe gravel zones around new homes to keep brush and embers back.
Learn More→Concrete & Asphalt Removal
Break out old foundations, driveways, and retaining walls, with rubble hauled off for recycling.
Learn More→Why Paradise, CA Families and Builders Work With Hiller Demolition
Owner Rooted in the Community
Our owner is personally involved in the local community and invested in every client, so your rebuild gets real attention.
Above and Beyond on Every Lot
Our hard-working crew clears the extra debris, stumps, and scrap around your lot that others leave for the builder.
Clear Prices Before We Start
You get a free written estimate covering labor, hauling, and disposal, so surprises don't throw off your rebuild budget.
What Rebuilding on the Ridge Really Takes
Fire history, steep terrain, and septic-only lots shape every project up here. These are the issues we plan around.
Old Foundations Still Left Behind
The Camp Fire destroyed about 11,000 homes in town, and cleanup crews hauled away roughly 3 million tons of debris. Even so, some lots still have old slabs, stem walls, chimneys, or retaining walls in place.
Most builders want bare, compacted ground before they pour. We break out what's left and grade the lot so your new foundation starts clean.
Septic Systems on Every Lot
The town has no public sewer system, so every home relies on its own septic tank and leach field. Old systems may be damaged, undersized, or out of date for a new home.
Replacing them takes careful excavation that works with the slope and soil. We dig tanks, leach lines, and connecting trenches to match your approved system design.
Hillsides and Tight Ridge Roads
Many lots sit on slopes along narrow roads, with canyons dropping off nearby. Staging trucks and equipment takes more planning than on flat valley ground.
We size machines to the lot and map haul routes before work starts. That protects your neighbors' new homes and keeps the site safe.
Building Fire-Safe From the Ground Up
Insurers and local rules push hard for defensible space around new Ridge homes. A gravel zone in the first 5 feet and cleared brush beyond it are now common expectations.
Getting that right at the grading stage costs less than fixing it later. We shape the ground, lay base for gravel zones, and clear brush during site prep.
Your rebuild matters to this whole community, and we treat every lot that way.
Plan Your Site Visit→Hiring a Demolition Company Near You in Paradise, CA? Start With a Site Walk
We'll walk the lot with you or your builder and give you a firm, free estimate for clearing, grading, and septic work.
Call Our Crew Today→Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing depends on the size and thickness of the slab, how much rebar is in it, and what else is left on the lot. Chimneys, retaining walls, and buried debris add to the work.
Hiller Demolition gives free, itemized estimates after walking the lot.
Let's Help You Bring Your Paradise, CA Home Back
Tell us about your lot and your builder's timeline, and we'll give you a firm, free estimate. Call Hiller Demolition to get started on the Ridge.
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