When it comes to demolition, many questions need to be answered. The most important question often goes unanswered: how do you prepare a house for demolition? There are several steps to prepare before the task is complete.
Have a clear plan of action with an end goal in mind. A seller may need to sell their property to a developer who will eventually turn the land into a shopping centre or a residential complex. In this scenario, the goal is to knock down the existing structure and create a new construction for the future. If you want to keep the land for yourself or sell the land to a family member or a friend, your demolition plan must be clear and precise. The end goal of the project will determine the type of demolition plan that you have in mind.
If the land is zoned for residential or commercial use, a building inspection will be in order. This is a mandatory procedure for all real estate transactions. If you plan to demolish the house and rebuild, an inspection will be necessary regardless of whether the land is zoned for residential or commercial use. The inspection of a building will reveal the condition of the ceilings, walls, floors, roof, and more. It will also determine the amount of work necessary to prepare the house for demolition.
Before you get started with the demolition of the house, you will have to get the necessary permits. This is to ensure that you comply with the local rules and regulations.
You can obtain the necessary permit from the city hall in the state where the property is located. The permit will include the details of the house, including the address and the year it was built.
Once you have a permit in hand, you can disconnect the services and utilities. This means that you will have to unplug the cable TV, turn off the water supply, and disconnect the gas supply. You should also turn off the electricity supply.
Once you have disconnected the services and utilities, you can put up safety barriers around the perimeter of the house. You can place cones around the premises or use caution tape. Caution tape can also be used to separate the area for the workers. This is necessary to keep the workers safe. However, it is also a good idea to have an ambulance on standby just in case something happens.
A dumpster is crucial so you can have a place for your leftover debris. Before the demolition starts, you should schedule it in advance. That said, it’s essential to find a reliable demolition company you can trust.
The Bottomline
As you can see, there is a lot involved in the process of preparing a house for demolition. Be sure to stay on top of the project to ensure that the project goes off without a hitch.
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