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Pre-demolition services — Trusted since 2002.

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Pre-demolition inventory — Trusted since 2002.

Reduce & Reuse During Your Remodel.

Real items from real remodels. Limited quantities — once it's gone, it's gone.

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Reduce Waste. Reduce Remodel Costs.

Before U Demo helps owners reclaim value from kitchens, baths, fixtures, appliances, and materials before demolition. Our Demo Sales Pros inventory and price what can be sold, we run a high-energy sale (or appointment-only pickup), and you get paid—while keeping usable items out of the landfill.

Kitchens. Baths. Commercial. Everything in between. Inventory is local, limited, and always changing—so browse what's available and move quickly.

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(11) Oak stained 6 panel doors & hardware

Frankfort IL

Regular price $175.00
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(12) Pine white 6 panel doors & hardware

Frankfort IL

Regular price $105.00
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(5) Pella sliding doors, 12'

Frankfort IL

Regular price $950.00
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(5) Pella sliding doors, 6'

Frankfort IL

Regular price $425.00
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1 - Outdoor Sconce

Newport MN

Regular price $20.00
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10' Drapes & Hardware

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $65.00
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13 Rib Cast Iron Radiator

Downers Grove IL

Regular price $91.00
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14' Drapes & Hardware

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $85.00
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14' Drapes & Hardware - Set 1

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $130.00
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15" wine refrigerator - Danby

Frankfort IL

Regular price $100.00
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16" Ceiling Light Fixture

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $45.00
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16" Ceiling Light Fixture with Medallion

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $95.00
Sold out

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18 Light Chandelier with Medallion

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $265.00
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18" Ceiling Light Fixture

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $50.00
Sold out
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18" Fish Gold Towel Bar & T.P. Holder

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $75.00
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18' Insulated Garage Door

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $495.00
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1975 Magnavox Octagon Stereo Console

Downers Grove IL

Regular price $75.00
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1975 Magnavox Vintage End Table with Record Player, 8-track and AM/FM Stereo

Downers Grove IL

Regular price $100.00
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2 - Outdoor Sconces

Newport MN

Regular price $40.00
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2 Bulb Wall Mount Light Fixture

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $30.00
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2 Side chairs

Frankfort IL

Regular price $45.00
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24" Ceiling Light Fixture

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $95.00
Sold out

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24" Ceiling Light Fixture with Medallion

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $150.00
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24" Colonial Style Chandelier

Elmhurst IL

Regular price $155.00

Who Knew You Could Sell That Before Demo Day?

Most remodels have a hidden moment: right before the tear-out, when perfectly good cabinets, fixtures, appliances, and materials are about to disappear. That's where we show up.

Our Demo Sales Pros inventory what can be sold, recommend pricing, and manage the sale or appointment pickup—so your remodel doesn't start with waste.

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Chicagoland - For diverting reusable building materials from landfills.

Sustainability Impact Award

For creating a streamlined "inventory → approval → sale" process that turns remodel tear-outs into cash.

Home Services Innovation Award

For running organized, high-energy sales that connect buyers with quality finds.

Community Choice Award

Can You Recycle Wood Flooring? Yes — Here's How | Before U Demo
Yes — and you don't have to haul it anywhere. If your home is headed for renovation or demolition, the hardwood floors underneath your feet are likely worth more than...
Kitchen Makeover at a Fraction of the Cost | Before U Demo
This kitchen was extracted from a renovation sale in Northbrook and recycled to make over a kitchen in Deerfield. The buyer paid $5500 for the kitchen cabinets, counters, and appliances, which would...
Picked to the Bones: A Before U Demo Success Story | Before U Demo
This 9000 sf home on a five-acre estate in Highland Park was literally picked to the bones at one of our pre-demolition sales in June of 2015. Kitchen, bathrooms, windows,...
Commercial Buyers: How to Spot a Great Deal on Surplus Fixtures & Equipment
A practical guide for contractors and property teams on what to look for (steel shelving, HVAC units, lighting, sinks/fixtures), what to bring, and how removal works when buying from a...
How Pricing Works: What We Recommend and What You Approve
A simple overview of the approval process—how Demo Sales Pros recommend pricing, what factors affect value, and how homeowners approve what gets listed.
Who Knew You Could Sell That? A Pre-Demo Checklist
A quick guide to the most common items homeowners overlook—cabinets, fixtures, appliances, doors, lighting—and how to spot what’s worth listing before demo day.