If you’re building a house or tearing down a structure, you may need demolition specialists. This service is different for every job, so you should understand a few aspects before getting started. Below is a beginner’s guide to demolition so that you can prepare for a project.

4 Commonly Asked Demolition Questions 

What is it?

Residential demolition involves taking down a building. This process may include using heavy machinery to knock down walls and roofs to break down homes, garages, and other structures. Commercial or industrial demolition involves dismantling stores, factories, or other buildings, often making way for new structures.

What is deconstruction?

Owners looking to salvage building materials should choose deconstruction. Many people who own historic buildings will deconstruct them to remove items of potential value like light fixtures, pipes, toilets, and sinks. They may hand demolish the entire structure or start that way before using heavy machinery after taking out all of the valuable items.

Can anyone do demolition?

Homeowners may consider doing it themselves to save money. While this project may look like it’s just taking a building apart, there is a lot more to it. Professional contractors have extensive safety training to operate heavy machinery and take down a house with minimal risk. They also understand material recycling and follow particular health and safety regulations to prevent contaminating the groundwater, dirt, or air with dangerous chemicals.

Is asbestos a prominent concern?

Homes that feature asbestos will require abatement during the demolition process. This harmful material may be present in siding, insulation, and other building materials, so have an asbestos abatement professional test the building before demo day. If the substance is present, you will need to follow containment procedures to prevent spreading it in the air, or hire a specialized team to address this issue.

If you’re interested in demolition in the Bayfield, WI, area, contact C & W Trucking. The experienced team has been in business since 1968 and strives to provide high-quality service for every project. Call the County Highway J location at (715) 779-5628 for a free estimate. Visit them online for more information on their services, from excavating to land clearing and aggregate delivery.