If you’re planning to demolish your home soon, it’s important to take all of the necessary steps to ensure that the process goes smoothly. From securing all of the appropriate permissions to ensuring you have a demolition clearing plan in effect, here’s what you should do before work begins.

How to Prepare for Demolishing Your Home

1. Schedule an Inspection

A home inspection will reveal any potential concerns that you need to address before work proceeds. The presence of mold, lead, and asbestos can all pose a threat to the environment and workers when the materials are broken down, so remediation steps must be taken first. Otherwise, you run the risk of affecting the project that’s being planned for the land after demolition.

2. Secure Permits

People who wish to demolish their homes must first secure a permit from their county. Generally, demolition companies can provide you with this information so that you can quickly obtain the necessary paperwork and move ahead with the project.

3. Disconnect the Utilities

Your first call should be to your utility providers. The water, electricity, gas, and sewer must all be disconnected before the home is demolished. It’s a safety risk to leave utilities like gas and electricity connected during such a major project. It could also impact the supply to other homes throughout the neighborhood.

4. Assess Salvageable Materials

Breaking down a house requires heavy-duty equipment. What can you do with the materials that are left behind? It’s best to have a dumpster rental parked outside the home so that you can quickly dispose of the materials. You should also determine what can be done with those materials that are salvageable, like glass and metal. You may be able to find a charity that accepts the donation to put it to better future use.

5. Arrange for Demolition Clearing

It’s important to work with a demolition clearing professional and a junk removal team that can take the lead right from the start and determine the best way to eliminate the debris. They take precautionary measures to limit dust, sort through the materials efficiently, and haul everything away safely. They can also haul away any appliances, electronics, or unwanted possessions before the demolition process begins. 

 

Are you seeking a dependable professional to assist with demolition clearing? Turn to Bill’s Junk Be Gone in Lake Katrine, NY. Proudly serving clients throughout the Hudson Valley, the company will ensure the process goes smoothly. In addition to junk removal, they offer estate and hoarding cleanouts, along with attic and basement cleanouts. Visit them online for information, or call (845) 389-2969 to speak to a team member.