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Dumpster Rentals Vs. Junk Removal Services in Thousand Oaks

April 9th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

When it comes to demolition work, whether you are hiring a demolition contractor or doing it yourself, you have to think about and plan for clean up. Keeping your worksite clean and free of construction debris is essential for your safety and the safety of your works. When it comes to cleaning up a worksite you have one of two options: hire a hauling service or rent a dumpster.

Renting a dumpster in communities like Thousand Oaks can be quite the chore. Dumpster rental is heavily regulated in Thousand Oaks. Because Thousand Oaks is a “franchised community” only a single company is allowed to rent dumpsters. If you get a dumpster from another, “un-franchised” company you run the risk of having your dumpster impounded by the city. Also you cannot place a dumpster on the street in Thousand Oaks without a permit.

Hiring a hauling service that serves the Thousand Oaks area avoids a lot of red tape that accompanies dumpster rental. Also hiring a hauling service to clean as you demo saves you time. Your workers can focus on demolition and won’t have to stop to clean up. This can result in money saved as well since your paying your labor for less time over all.

Except for some very specific uses we always recommend hiring a hauling service in the Thousand Oaks area over renting a dumpster.

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How Much Do Hauling Services Charge in Los Angeles?

April 6th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

Hauling services in Los Angeles vary in cost, depending upon the individual company, their own pricing structure, and what exactly you need hauled away. Most hauling services in Los Angeles offer free estimates over the phone or via email. Some hauling services in Los Angeles will also do in person estimates.

How a hauling service in Los Angeles charges…. Most hauling services in Los Angeles charge either a flat rate per load, or by how full you fill a truck. In other words, you may charge a certain amount for filing a quarter of a truck, another amount for filling half a truck, and yet another amount for a full truck load. What pricing structure is right for you? It all depends on the size of your job.

If you only need a single item hauled away, like a refrigerator, ask your hauling service if they have a rate for hauling away single items or bulky items.

A lot of household junk is actually considered hazardous by landfills. Paints, household cleaners, automative fluids, even computers and televisions are considered hazardous. Most hauling services in Los Angeles can dispose of hazardous materials but will charge extra for the service.

Another thing to keep in mind when you are pricing hauling services in Los Angeles is that, in general, national chain hauling services are going to cost more than local junk hauling services. So when you are shopping for hauling services in Los Angeles you may want to shop local first. 

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Tips for Finding a Hauling Service in Sherman Oaks

April 4th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

If you recently finished a remodel or a major renovation on your home you probably have a lot of construction debris laying around. But construction debris is difficult to get rid of in Sherman Oaks. Dumping construction debris involves multiple trips to the landfill and wading through lots of environmental regulations. The easiest solution to disposing of construction debris is to hire a hauling service in Sherman Oaks.

But what should you ask a hauling service before you hire one?

How Much Do You Charge? Hauling Services in the Sherman Oaks have various price structures. So make sure you get the right hauling service for your budget.

Do You Remove Construction Debris? Most hauling services in Sherman Oaks remove construction materials, debris, and dirt but double check. A few hauling services just specialize in removing household junk.

You also want to ask if your hauling service in Sherman Oaks is licensed, bonded, and insured. Double check with the Better Business Bureau and with internet review sites like Yelp and Angie’s List.

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Tips for Cleaning Out A Garage in Los Angeles

April 2nd, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

Garages are notorious hotspots that collect junk. On a long enough lifespan every garage will collect a massive amount of junk. So how do you clean out a garage? The easiest way to clean out a garage is to call a junk removal service. Many junk removal services in Los Angeles offer a garage clean out service. 

A junk removal service will haul away all the junk in your garage for a nominal fee and make sure that your junk is dispose of properly.

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How to Demolish a House Cheap

April 2nd, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

House demolition is not a process that is for the faint of heart or the light in the wallet. House demolition can cost upwards of $50,000 and the process of obtaining a permit for demolishing a house can take weeks or months depending upon your municipalities regulations.

But there are some alternatives to house demolition. Or rather some alternative ways to demolish a house that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

Fire Department Training

Local fire departments frequently use dilapidated structures, both houses and commercial properties, for live training. These firefighting exercises include interior smoke training and live burning events. In some cases a fire department may complete burn a house or structure to the ground. You will probably be required to obtain an open burn permit and make sure that certain hazardous materials like asbestos shingling are removed prior to the training exercise. The fire department does most of the demolition for you. You may be responsible for disposal of the materials afterwards however.

Habitat for Humanity 

Habit for Humanity sometimes will demolish dilapidated structures in a community. Habit for Humanity salvages and reuses items taken from the home for other projects. Not all Habit for Humanity affiliates do house demolition. Call your local Habitat for Humanity affiliate for more details.

 

 

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What Types of Swimming Pool Demolition Are There?

March 30th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

There are two types of swimming pool demolition. Partial swimming pool demolition and complete swimming pool demolition. 

Partial swimming pool demolition is often called a swimming pool fill in. A partial swimming pool demolition typically involves cutting away the first two feet of concrete surrounding the pool and lowering the pool to ground level. Then the demolished concrete is dumped into the bottom of the pool and used as fill. That fill is compacted, and then a layer of fill sand is added. The concrete and fill sand is compacted again, then dirt and top soil is added.

Complete swimming pool demolition is basically the same process but the entire swimming pool is demolished. All the concrete and construction material (like fiberglass) is removed and hauled away. Fresh fill sand and fill dirt is used to fill in the hole. Complete swimming pool demolition is often more expensive than partial swimming pool demolition and less popular than partial swimming pool demolition. The advantage to complete swimming pool demolition is that a homeowner will not have to disclose the old pool when he or she sells the home. Also, in certain parts of the country, some cities only permit for complete swimming pool demolition.

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How Do You Remove Construction Debris from A Demolition Site

March 28th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

Whether you have recently completed a bathroom demolition, a kitchen remodel, or a complete demolition of a garage or other structure you probably have a lot of construction debris laying around that you need to get rid of. The easiest way to get rid of leftover construction debris and dirt from a demolition job is to do what the demolition pros do: Call a Hauling Service.

A hauling service is specialized at hauling away large amounts of construction debris. Demolition contractors use hauling services all the time to keep their demolition projects clean and free of debris. A hauling service handles all the disposal of construction materials so you don’t have to worry about it. A hauling service often brings heavy machinery, like bobcats and Super Ten Trucks, to haul away construction debris.

So how do you remove construction debris from a demolition site? Call a hauling service.

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Questions to Ask a Demolition Contractor in Los Angeles

March 26th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

When you are hiring a demolition contractor in Los Angeles you need to be thorough and detail. There are a lot of questions you should ask your demolition contractor, both to assess his competency and to find the best fit for your demolition project. Here are some questions to ask your demolition contractor in Los Angeles.

– Have You Done This Type of Demolition Work before? Not every demolition contractor does every type of demolition. Some demolition contractors in Los Angeles specialize in commercial demolition (office buildings etc), other demolition contractors specialize in residential demolition (houses and condos). Some demolition contractors have a subspecialty like swimming pool removal.

– Can You Provide Examples of Previous Work and References? A good demolition contractor in Los Angeles should be able to provide at least two current references for previous demolition projects. Many demolition contractors can also provide you with a portfolio of previous work done.

– Can I Verify your License and Insurance? A good demolition contractor should be able to provide his license number immediately. The same for his insurance agent and insurance provider.

– Do You Charge for Estimates? Most demolition contractors in Los Angeles provide estimates for free, some may charge a small fee for an estimation.

– How do You Handle Construction Debris? Some demolition contractors in Los Angeles will subcontract out to a hauling service. Some demolition contractors provide their own hauling services. Be sure you know how your demolition contractor disposes of construction debris. Otherwise you maybe faced with a lot of construction debris to clean up by yourself after the project is done.

When asking questions but thorough and direct. Any good demolition contractor should be prepared to answer a lot of questions. A demolition contractor that evades or avoids hard questions is a sign to stay away from that demolition contractor and keep looking.

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Top Five Warning Signs of a Bad Demolition Contractor

March 23rd, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

Choosing and shopping for a demolition contractor can be hard. Finding the right demolition contractor takes time and some thought. Here are the top five warning signs of a bad demolition contractor.

5. A demolition contractor refuses to give an estimate or charges for an estimate. A reputable demolition contract will always be willing to give you an estimate and most demolition contractors will not charge for estimates.

4. Demolition contractor that won’t give you his license number or doesn’t have a demolition license. There are lot of unlicensed demolition contractors out there doing shoddy work. Avoid them at all cost.

3. A demolition contractor that doesn’t have insurance or refuses to provide proof of insurance through a reputable insurance agent or agency.

2. A demolition contractor that has poor credit or judgements for non-payment. A demolition contractor that doesn’t pay his workers or subcontractors could leave you holding the bill, and you may have to pay up.

1. A demolition contractor that refuses to put specifics in a contract or won’t sign a contract for a demolition project.

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What Kind of Jobs Do Demolition Companies in Los Angeles Have?

March 21st, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition-Junk-Removal-Services - (0 Comments)

Demolition companies in Los Angeles have many jobs available. Demolition companies in Los Angeles have jobs for laborers, heavy machine operators, and telephone dispatchers. Demolition companies in Los Angeles are also always looking for bobcat operators. Bobcat operators are in high demand by demolition companies.

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