Many buildings are constructed with a limited life span. Many others fall into disrepair and become unsafe or uneconomic to repair. In most cases it is the land that a property sits on that is worth more than the property itself. For this reason it is important that you can safely and swiftly disassemble old dilapidated buildings so that the ground can be cleared and prepared for new construction projects.
Demolition is a system of controlled destruction of such buildings, allowing for the reuse of many of the component parts of the old construction. Reclaimed building materials are much sought after so are cleaned and repackaged in order to be resold within the construction industry. In many instances, tough planning restrictions will stipulate that any new building will have to be constructed of identical brick to the existing structure, so it is then essential to salvage all the materials possible.
There are many laws governing health and safety and the demolition industry. The safety of all personnel working on-site is obviously paramount. All personnel need to be properly equipped with hard hats, suitable footwear, hi visibility jackets and eye and ear protection in some instances. In addition, if Asbestos is present, the area needs to be decontaminated under very strict conditions.
The vast majority of parts from an old building will be reused on a new building in the case of some bricks, tiles, steel, slate etc. Whereas materials that cant be reused because they are too badly damaged are sold for scrap and put to a different purpose.
The costs for different demolition jobs can vary depending upon how much manpower is required to sort the building materials for re use. If it is a large brick construction and the bricks are to be cleaned and stacked on pallets by hand then the labour cost will be far higher than pulling down a similar concrete structure with a machine and crusher. The location of the building in relation to its neighbours will also greatly affect the cost of the demolition as well as health and safety factors, dust and debris within the surrounding area and access factors.
Choosing a quality demolition company can be a difficult process. Finding a good company with an established track record will allow you to delegate your demolition process with full confidence.