Our Services

Demolition

• dismantling
• remediation
• moving
• salvage
• clean up

Types of Demolition

Commercial

• high rise
• interior strip-out
• selective
• site development

Industrial

• automotive plants
• refineries
• chemical plants
• metals foundries

Emergency

• weather damage
• building failure
• explosions
• site clean-up

Specialized

• historic façade removal
• selective
• interior strip-out
• implosion

Environmental Services

• asbestos surveying and sampling
• asbestos remediation
• removal of contaminated or hazardous waste
• underground storage tank removal
• soil removal
• lead removal
• mold remediation
• waste consolidation
• brownfield redevelopment
• regulatory compliant

Case Studies

Cost Savings Through Salvage

Rhodia Chemical Plant Demolition, Louisville, KY – CDS Demolition saved the city of Louisville $2 million. Targeted for redevelopment, the 16-acre abandoned chemical plant had to go. After receiving a demolition bid for $2 million from another company, the city of Louisville turned to CDS Demolition for help. True to the company’s reputation for success in the resale and recycle markets, CDS Demolition agreed to take on the project for one dollar with the opportunity to resell the pumps, motors, tanks, reactors, electrical equipment, copper wiring, steel structures, concrete and bricks.

On Time Every Time

Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center East Wing/East Hall Reconstruction Project, Louisville, KY – CDS Demolition was chosen for the abatement and demolition of 400,000 square feet of space with a project deadline of 45 days. The building scheduled for demolition was attached on three sides to other buildings of the center. A $10,000 per day penalty would apply for working past deadline. In addition to carefully removing the large building connected to Freedom Hall and the South Wing, CDS Demolition also worked hand in hand with the builder of the new construction. The builder was faced with a $50,000 per day penalty for any delays on the new construction. True to the company’s reputation for smooth operations, CDS Demolition was able to deliver the project a day early (44 day completion) and assist the builder with prep areas on site during the demolition.

Diplomacy Goes Along Way

Implosion of the Shortway Bridge, Newport, KY – CDS Demolition was successful in managing a cast of thousands to complete this project. True to the company’s reputation for experience and diplomacy, CDS Demolition successfully worked together with representatives of two cities, two counties, two state and federal transportation cabinets, two fire departments, two police departments, the Army Corp of Engineers, the US Coast Guard, the EPA, and numerous barge companies. With a slew of permits that took 5 months to secure, CDS Demolition managed to close the Ohio River, blow up the bridge and fish out the pieces for resale, within the 24 hour time frame permit.

No Job Too Large

Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, Jeffersonville, IN – CDS Demolition managed the demolition and removal of 40 large buildings scattered throughout the 10,000 acre facility. True to the company’s reputation for environmental clean up, CDS Demolition was successful in meeting the EPA requirements for the entire area upon completion of this extensive demolition.

Clients

Some of Our Jobs

Project #1: Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center East Wing/East Hall Reconstruction, Louisville, KY
Project #2: Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center Cardinal Stadium Demolition
Client: Commonwealth of Kentucky

Project: West Lafayette City Hall Demolition, West Lafayette, IN
Client: City of West Lafayette

Project: Rhodia Chemical Plant Demolition, Louisville, KY
Client: City of Louisville

Project: Implosion of the Shortway Bridge across the Licking River, Newport, KY
Client: Transportation Cabinet of Kentucky Covington District

Project: Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, Jeffersonville, IN
Client: River Ridge Commerce Center

Project: Walgreens – Multiple Location Demolitions
Client: Strohbeck Construction

Project: Celanese Building Demolition, Bluegrass Industrial Park, Louisville, KY
Client: Bachman Auto Group

Project: N-14 Block Line Removal and Building Demolition, Columbus, IN
Client: Cummins, Inc.

Project: Brinly-Hardy Building, E. Main Street, Louisville, KY
Client: Fleur De Lis Development

Project: Metropolitan Sewer District Residential Demolition, Louisville, KY
Client: MSD

Project: Walmart Building Demolition, TN
Client: CB&S Construction

Project: City Block Demolition – Jefferson Street to Liberty Street, between Second and Third Streets, Louisville, KY
Client: City of Louisville

Project: Cotton Mill and Glass Block Building Demolition, Saint Marys, OH
Client: City of Saint Marys, Ohio

About Us

Begun in 1993 as CRS Demolition, the business was created as a natural extension of the family’s roots in the salvage business. Jon Davies, President and CEO, began working for his father’s salvage company while attending school. A business restructuring in 2014 created the new business name from the original CRS.

Today, the name and the company may have evolved in the demolition business but it still maintains its national resource of salvage buyers. Direct resale of useable equipment and materials provides higher prices than unloading to a middleman. This knowledge and experience can help you save money on your next job.

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, CDS is a regional demolition, environmental, excavating, salvage, and hauling company.

No matter what the scope of your demolition project, CDS Demolition has the knowledge and experience to successfully complete your job. Plus, we can offer money saving solutions you may not have considered.

Our Safety Guarantee

A leader in safety, CDS, Complete Demolition Service, provides rigorous safety training to all personnel. The company is compliant with EPA and OSHA requirements, and maintains complete records of debris disposal for each job.

As a past member of the National Demolition Association, CDS constantly reviews the latest industry safety information and technology updates, and implements the updated information in a timely manner.

The longevity of the CDS crew speaks to the company’s strong safety record. Supervisors average a minimum of 5 years experience and the field personnel average a minimum of 3 years.