How to Select A Demolition Contractor

There are various reasons why you would want to hire a demolition contractor. For example, you may have bought a prime land with an old house on it, but you have a different plan for that property altogether. Or you may want to renovate your old ancestral house while preserving its rich heritage. Below are some tips for selecting the best demolition company.

Consult an architect

Whatever may be the reason behind demolishing a house, getting the right services will be the best decision of your life. You need to stay informed to make a proper decision. It is better to seek an advice of an architect in the first place and get his recommendations about your property. His advice can really influence your decision making. You must discuss with the professional about the type of demolition required for your property.

Types of Demolition

There are different kinds of demolition and all these really depend on the structure that you want to demolish. Some are small demolition tasks requiring only the basic tools and masonry objects. While on the other hand some demolition tasks are big, and they also require state approval. These tasks involve bulldozers and cranes to bring the whole property down. Total demolition is considered when you need to bring down the whole property, and partial demolition is considered when you only need to demolish certain parts inside the property. If you have asbestos inside the property, then separate asbestos removal service will be required. Environmental clean-up and debris removal is also a part of demolition process. Therefore, you need to think about all of this before you hire a qualified demolition contractor for the service.

Easy to deal with

When you decide to demolish a house and replace it with a new structure then you would require a full demolition service from the demolition contractor. You would want them to remove the concrete covering till the ground level. But, if you decide to keep certain valuable parts from the old house for using it in the construction of a new house in the future then you have to tell this specifically to the contractor. This is the reason why you require services from a contractor who you can easily cope with the related hassles.

Steps to Choose the Perfect Demolition Contractor

1. You would need to specify the demolition area and services required. You need to know all the other services that are included in the demolition process by the demolition contractor. The services must include removal of the structure, ground concrete slabs, proper disposal of waste, and recycling wherever possible.

   
   

2. You must identify and talk to two or three demolition contractors. You can look for recommendations or ask your architect for help. Invite these contractors on your site and let them inspect properly. Ask them to submit a quotation at the earliest.

   
   

3. You must ask the contractor about his certifications, license, insurance policies, past projects and trade membership no. etc.; the contractors can send all these together with their quotation.

   
   

4. After the inspection of the property, the contractors would assess the value that can be salvaged from the recyclable materials. Will the value be enough to pay back for the entire cost of demolition? Well, if the property is not too old then may be most of the material could be recycled and the cost of demolition could be covered.

   
   

5. When you get the bids, evaluate all the proposals properly and select the demolition contractor on the basis of their ability, experience, and dependability.

   
   

In the end, a good demolition company would always try and work for you as a partner and will not turn your property to a mess and fly away!