NAICS Code for Demolition Company
The NAICS code for a demolition company is 238910, Site Preparation Contractors. Building demolition, interior demolition and concrete breaking for demolition are all listed under 238910, Site Preparation Contractors, alongside excavation. Abatement of asbestos, lead and mold is a separate code, 562910, and federal demolition projects often need both. Hauling rubble on its own is 562119.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 238910 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 562910 Remediation Services | Your main work is asbestos or lead paint abatement before demolition. | $25 million or less in receipts |
| 562119 Other Waste Collection | You only haul away rubble and debris. | $47 million or less in receipts |
| 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | You do concrete sawing and drilling that isn't demolition. | $19 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- Open federal contracts, top buyers and winners for this kind of work
- NAICS code for an excavation company (also 238910)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a demolition company?
The NAICS code for a demolition company is 238910, Site Preparation Contractors. Building demolition, interior demolition and concrete breaking for demolition are all listed under 238910, Site Preparation Contractors, alongside excavation. Abatement of asbestos, lead and mold is a separate code, 562910, and federal demolition projects often need both. Hauling rubble on its own is 562119.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238910?
A business counts as small under NAICS 238910 with $19 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.