We Bring It Down.
Anywhere.Demolition & Excavating Contractor — St. Joseph, MO
Headquartered in St. Joseph, MO with a 30-person crew and equipment fleet that travels nationwide — from local residential tear-downs to power plant demolition, marine vessel dismantling, and large-scale structure removal.
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Cornelius Wrecking is headquartered in St. Joseph, MO, with a 30-person crew and a full equipment fleet.
While Cornelius Wrecking regularly serves the local Missouri and Kansas market, the crew and equipment also travel nationwide for large-scale industrial, commercial, and specialty demolition projects — including power plant demolition, marine vessel dismantling, and historic structure teardowns.
Our Services
Residential, commercial, and industrial demolition and excavating services.
Industrial Demolition
Plant decommissioning and large structure teardowns for industrial sites.
Commercial Demolition
Total structural removal and interior selective demolition for commercial real estate.
Excavating Contractor
Foundation excavation, utility trenching, mass earthwork, and complete site preparation.
Asbestos Abatement
Certified removal of hazardous asbestos materials prior to or during demolition.
Project Work
A look at the scale of projects Cornelius Wrecking has taken on.
Industries We Serve
Heavy industrial, energy, marine, and public sector demolition — OSHA-certified with a full heavy equipment fleet.
Petroleum Refinery Demolition
Process towers, tanks, flare stacks, and piping teardown at petroleum and oil refinery sites — with crane rigging, asbestos abatement, and nationwide project capability.
Chemical Plant Demolition
Full-scope decommissioning of chemical plants and process facilities, including vessel removal, structural teardown, hazardous material coordination, and site clearing.
Power Plant & Energy Facility Demolition
Power plant decommissioning including boilers, turbine halls, cooling towers, stacks, and structural foundations — with proven Missouri power plant project experience.
Marine & Port Demolition
Marine vessel dismantling, dock and pier removal, and waterfront structure teardown — with firsthand towboat and marine structure demolition experience in Missouri.
Municipal & Government Demolition
Demolition of public buildings, water towers, schools, community centers, and government structures across Missouri, Kansas, and nationwide.
Transportation Infrastructure Demolition
Bridge demolition, overpass removal, and transportation infrastructure teardown — with crane rigging, concrete removal, and full site clearance for state DOT, county, and private clients.
Agricultural & Grain Facility Demolition
Grain elevator demolition, silo removal, and agricultural facility teardown across Missouri, Kansas, and the Midwest — Cornelius Wrecking's home territory.
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Local Missouri and Kansas jobs or large-scale projects nationwide — Cornelius Wrecking is OSHA and asbestos abatement certified.