Updated: Jun 06, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1114 Cantrell St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
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First Call Demolition LLC
First Call is a family-run demolition company servicing Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. We offer demolition services for your home or business. We specialize in full takedowns or full interior demolition. We always give personal attention, and we will make sure our customers are completely satisfied 100% :
From BuildZoom: First Call Demolition LLC, 1114 Cantrell St, Philadelphia, PA (Owned by: Lea Scialabba) holds a Contractor license and 4 other licenses according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 116 ranks in the top 2% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring First Call Demolition LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
First Call Demolition LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (267) 972-8013
Address: 1114 Cantrell St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
First Call Demolition LLC Philadelphia
Quality
116
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
First Call Demolition LLC has a BuildZoom score of 116, which places them above 98% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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32 projects
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2025 |
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18 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First Call Demolition LLC has worked on at least
55.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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20 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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46 projects
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Demolitions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that First Call Demolition LLC mostly works on
demolition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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10 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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13 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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8 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $30,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by First Call Demolition LLC
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
For the erection of an atached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. (underpinning not a part of this permit). separate permits required for sprinkler (nfpa 13r) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is r... see more
Valuation:
$325,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-012892
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of an existing structure to resolve case file cf-2024-129601. existing structure to be demolished by mechanical and hand and hand-held equipment as per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000655
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
**make safe permit** for the complete demolition (more than 2/3 removal) of the existing one (1) story masonry structure to comply with violation case # cf-2024-119626. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools and with mechanical demolition equipment as indicated on the approved plans. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition ... see more
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-001482
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of an existing masonry and wood two-story structure by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. **complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance w... see more
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000341
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of an existing detached three (3) story structure. demolition to be done with handheld and mechanical equipment. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended permit. if site ... see more
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-001268
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians public right-of-way and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. ... see more
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000345
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians public right-of-way and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. ... see more
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000295
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of one existing attached two-story vacant residential structure by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protec... see more
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000297
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story masonry structure. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building perm... see more
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000256
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of an existing attached masonry and wood two-story structure by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accor... see more
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000135
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
**make safe permit** for partial demolition and reinforcement of existing structure to comply with violation case #cf-2024-103959. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by mechanical methods. protection of pedestrians public right-of-way and adjacent propert... see more
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-000973
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial make s...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standard: party wall protection permit obtain permits for the application of exterior wall sidings for the purpose of finishing walls exposed during demolition (including party walls and independent bearing walls abutting party walls) without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permi... see more
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
GM-2025-002677
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Party wall protec...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of an existing structure. existing structure to be demolished by hand and hand-held equipment only per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/o... see more
Valuation:
$30
Permit #:
DP-2024-001249
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of an attached structure of type vb construction. for four (4) dweeling units as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression work. amendment (11/17/2021) amendment to addition underpinning as per plans
Valuation:
$455,000
Permit #:
CP-2020-006411
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For alterations to a single family dwelling property as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls party wall floor/roof framing and ... see more
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-010264
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story masonry and wood structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians public right-of-way and adjacent properties to be in place prior to star... see more
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000511
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2021-096857. for the complete demolition of an existing structure. existing structures to be demolished by hand-held equipment only per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accorda... see more
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-001122
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the legalization of complete demolition (removal of more that 2/3 joists) of the existing three (3) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only
Valuation:
$2,100
Permit #:
DP-2025-000560
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the demolition of a rear portion of an existing attached structure and reconstruction on existing foundation for use as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-001333
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and mechanical method as per plans. protection of pedestrians public right-of-way and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-001402
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
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First Call Demolition LLC License info
Verified License
| HIC # | 062726 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Llc |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| HIC # | 062731 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Demolition |
| Business Type | Llc |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| HIC # | 055953 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Demolition license |
| Class | class B |
| Business Type | Llc |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since July, 2023.
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Verified License
| HIC # | PA141683 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Business Type | Llc |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since April, 2025.
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 050708 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Llc |
- According to the City of Philadelphia Licensed Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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116
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insured up to | $2,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bond Value | $50,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Value | $1,000,000 |
90
Permits
- Building permit records show that First Call Demolition LLC has worked on 90 permitted projects.
First Call Demolition LLC Employees
LS
Lea Scialabba
Owner