Importance of Demolition Preparation

 

The project involving residential demolition Dandenong South only looks simple enough but not quite. The complication goes much into the many preparations to have the permission of demolishing building and structures.

 

You need to start early to research your project to make sure it goes smoothly as planned and have the knowledge of the many things required for residential demolition Dandenong South in your area.

Here is a short walk-through in pushing your residential demolition Dandenong South project.

 

Contacting government offices

 

First, you contact your local and state government offices in your area to guide you on what regulations and requirements you need to comply with. Depending on the size and location of your residence, chances are you are required to have a pre-demolition inspection, and get a demolition permit.

 

You also are required to obtain the permission of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before you begin.

 

 

Potential demolition contractors

 

Next task is to get experienced contractors in your area. You can ask for local references and interview them to have an idea of their experiences and the recommendations they have.

 

Get the potential contractor to the site and discuss further on the details. You can then ask for estimates of the cost and determine if they will complete all the work or have another contractor (subcontract) with them. (It is good to deal with only one company.) Select your demolition contractor that is licensed and insured (Get your written documents on these.) you need to show the contractor’s insurance to your own insurance company to make sure both of you are covered.

 

Demolition contractor meeting

 

Show your chosen demolition contractor the pictures of the site. You need to exactly indicate to them which structures you need to demolish and which of the structures you wish to remain.

 

Draw up an agreement on this and you both sign to make sure the things to be done. Make a copy of the agreement and keep one copy for yourself. The other one goes to the contractor for his reference.

 

Dismantling and storage

 

Remove and store the items you wish to save before demolition day. You can keep the structural parts of the building like the doors, windows, lumber and beams if you take them out before demolition. You need to have the right tools (crowbars, hammers, sledgehammers, etc) if you remove these items yourself. Wear protection (respirators, boots, leather gloves overalls, etc.) while working.

 

Mark structures / turn off utilities

 

If you want to have some parts of your property but not all, mark the structures that need not be touched.  Have appropriate markers on the building and structures you want to preserve. Be sure to have your utilities disconnected before demolition. This will include electricity, gas, water, and sewage services. Give the utility companies at least two week’s notice before demolition day.

 

With the right research your thorough preparation, and an experienced and a reputable demolition contractor references from your friends, family members, websites), your demolition project is sure to succeed. There are many well-experienced demolition contractor companies that you can engage with.