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Best Demolition Contractors in South Chicago, IL (2026)

113 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Chicago: Martinez Chicago junk removal, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GWJ Junk Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 113.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: JUNK Relief, 2,025 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 113 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

113 South Chicago demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 113 rated businesses.

Top 10 demolition contractors in South Chicago at a glance

Top 10 demolition contractors in South Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Martinez Chicago junk removal604.9★ (113)Chicago, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2GWJ Junk Removal595.0★ (47)Gary, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC594.9★ (41)Lansing, 12 mi away24/7—
4Precision construction584.2★ (30)Chicago, 6 mi away24/7—
5JUNK Relief585.0★ (2,025)Chicago, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6R Proficient GC LLC585.0★ (12)Chicago, 9 mi away24/7—
7ARCOS DEMOLITION575.0★ (26)Chicago, 15 mi away24/7—
8Junk Removal Services - LessJnk.com575.0★ (114)Franklin Park, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9MBR Wrecking574.9★ (68)Lincolnwood, 21 mi away24/7—
10Junk Removal 911574.9★ (182)Chicago, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 113 best demolition contractors in South Chicago, 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.

  1. Based in Gary, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    924 W Sherman St, Gary, IN 46406
  2. Based in Chicago, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,025 Google reviews, the most in South Chicago.

    • 5.0★ from 2,025 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2010 W Fulton St suite f-252, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6553 S Komensky Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
  4. Based in Lincolnwood, 21 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7366 Lincoln Ave Ste 204, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  5. Based in Downers Grove, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 3.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
  6. Based in Darien, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  7. Based in Chicago, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4728 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
  8. Based in Hickory Hills, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    LI01, 7667 W 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Demolition contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 113 ranked demolition contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

demolition contractors in South Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26RW Collins Co.535.0★ (30)13 mi
27Kingdom535.0★ (228)11 mi
28Scrap Metal Pick-up533.6★ (11)9 mi
29PETE Demolition & Excavation535.0★ (36)24 mi
30Milburn Demolition534.2★ (18)19 mi
31Walsh Sanitary Solutions535.0★ (4)10 mi
32Lino's Service Inc535.0★ (5)17 mi
33Padilla's Demolition524.3★ (6)10 mi
34Junk Master Junk Removal525.0★ (4)11 mi
35Chicagoland Environmental525.0★ (9)9 mi
36Demolition San Juan, Inc.524.0★ (5)9 mi
37Junk Bunker Junk Removal525.0★ (353)23 mi
38M&H Demolition and Junk Removal525.0★ (4)11 mi
39Legendary Demolition Chicago525.0★ (16)19 mi
40Mark Demolition Corp.525.0★ (7)15 mi
41Redline Demolition523.7★ (3)9 mi
42Midwest Crushing and Screening514.0★ (46)11 mi
43DDX Interior Demolition Contractors515.0★ (18)24 mi
44Boutz Construction & Demolition Company | Demolition Contractor | Chicago IL514.6★ (11)20 mi
45D.A.M. Industries511.0★ (3)9 mi
46Dave Carpet & Tile Removal515.0★ (9)20 mi
47KLF Enterprises514.2★ (17)12 mi
48ASI Salvage and Demolition515.0★ (4)16 mi
49Bedrock Excavation & Demolition514.9★ (38)24 mi
50Garbage Goat Junk Removal515.0★ (13)24 mi

Also serving South Chicago

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.

Unranked demolition contractors serving South Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
a plus contracting services1.0★ (1)8 mi
A&k painting and construction LLC5.0★ (1)4 mi
Brayan Linares Construction LBA5.0★ (2)14 mi
Cementmex Inc2.5★ (2)9 mi
Chicago Cleaning Demolition LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
CHICAGO WATER TOWER COMPANY5.0★ (1)6 mi
CMK Contractors Inc5.0★ (2)13 mi
Crunch Demolition Contractors1.0★ (2)14 mi
Delta Demolition, Inc.3.0★ (2)17 mi
ECC Demolition | Environmental Cleansing Corporation5.0★ (2)13 mi
FAMILY BUISNESS HAULING & MORE LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
FPI Construction LLC5.0★ (1)9 mi
Illinois Environmental Restoration5.0★ (2)12 mi
Junk N Go LLC1.0★ (1)9 mi
Justin Time Demo5.0★ (2)25 mi
Little Mermaid Cleaning Services Corp.5.0★ (2)11 mi
Nickelson Industrial Service5.0★ (2)1 mi
Proline Commercial Kitchens Wharehouse2.0★ (2)15 mi
The Restoration Spot5.0★ (2)20 mi
V8 General Construction LLC5.0★ (1)10 mi

How we ranked South Chicago demolition contractors

We scored 113 South Chicago 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Chicago data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Demolition contractors in South Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best demolition contractor in South Chicago?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in South Chicago, IL is Martinez Chicago junk removal with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. GWJ Junk Removal (#2) and Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 113 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many demolition contractors are there in South Chicago?

ContractorsRanked ranks 113 demolition contractors serving South Chicago, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which demolition contractors in South Chicago are open 24/7?

19 ranked demolition contractors in South Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GWJ Junk Removal (#2), Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC (#3) and Precision construction (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which demolition contractors in South Chicago work on weekends?

77 of 113 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Martinez Chicago junk removal (#1), GWJ Junk Removal (#2) and Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do South Chicago demolition contractors have?

The median Google rating among 113 rated demolition contractors in South Chicago is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. JUNK Relief has the most, 2,025 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 South Chicago count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Chicago 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 South Chicago

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 113 demolition contractors serving South Chicago.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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