61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Best Demolition Contractors in Memphis, TN (2026)
13 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Memphis: Memphis Demolition Company, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Modern Shovel, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 13.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Modern Shovel, 33 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Memphis demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 demolition contractors in Memphis at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis Demolition Company | 61 | 5.0★ (25) | Olive Branch, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Grinder Taber & Grinder Inc | 60 | 4.3★ (22) | Memphis | — | — |
| 3 | Chandler Demolition Co., Inc | 58 | 4.6★ (7) | Memphis | — | — |
| 4 | 901 Demo and Remodeling | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Memphis | Sat | — |
| 5 | Modern Shovel | 56 | 4.9★ (33) | Marion, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Mulrooney Enterprises & Home of Ugly Dumpsters | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Memphis | — | — |
| 7 | RDB Services LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | Southaven, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Southern Dirt and Land | 53 | 4.4★ (8) | Horn Lake, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Penhall Company Memphis | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Memphis | — | — |
| 10 | East Shelby demolition & swimming pool removal | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Olive Branch, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best demolition contractors in Memphis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Memphis
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1919 Lynnfield Rd B, Memphis, TN 38119
Based in Memphis
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1223 N Watkins St, Memphis, TN 38108
Based in Memphis
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3037 Spottswood Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
Based in Marion, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Memphis.
- 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Memphis
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 525 Plum Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
Based in Southaven, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1376 Brookhaven Dr, Southaven, MS 38671
Based in Horn Lake, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
- 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Memphis
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6612 Reese Rd, Memphis, TN 38133
Based in Olive Branch, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6695 Whippoorwill Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Based in Memphis
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
- 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6706 Fletcher Creek Cove, Memphis, TN 38133
Based in Collierville, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 348 New Byhalia Rd Suite 9A, Collierville, TN 38017
Based in Collierville, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 348 New Byhalia Rd #4, Collierville, TN 38017
Also serving Memphis
20 more demolition contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Memphis demolition contractors
We scored 13 Memphis demolition contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Memphis data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Demolition contractors in Memphis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best demolition contractor in Memphis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in Memphis, TN is Memphis Demolition Company with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Grinder Taber & Grinder Inc (#2) and Chandler Demolition Co., Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 13 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many demolition contractors are there in Memphis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 demolition contractors serving Memphis, TN. 6 of them are based in Memphis; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which demolition contractors in Memphis are open 24/7?
2 ranked demolition contractors in Memphis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Shovel (#5) and Southern Dirt and Land (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which demolition contractors in Memphis work on weekends?
6 of 13 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Memphis Demolition Company (#1), 901 Demo and Remodeling (#4) and Modern Shovel (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Memphis demolition contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated demolition contractors in Memphis is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Modern Shovel has the most, 33 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank demolition contractors?
Each demolition contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do demolition contractors outside Memphis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Memphis city center, our service radius for demolition contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can demolition contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Memphis
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 demolition contractors serving Memphis.
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