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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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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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How to Find a Demolition Contractor in Los Angeles

March 19th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition Company | Demolition Services | Los Angeles Demolition | Los Angeles Demolition Company - (0 Comments)

There are several ways to find a demolition contractor in Los Angeles. The internet is a great resource when looking for somebody to handle your next demolition project. You can easily find a demolition contractor using search engines like Google or Bing. Once you’ve narrowed down your options you can consult review sites like Yelp and Angie’s List to help you make the right choice of demolition contractor. You can also speak to the Better Business Bureau (or BBB) and have them refer you a trusted Los Angeles demolition contractor. Finally, if you have friends or family members who have had similar construction/demolition projects of their own, there’s a good chance they can give you a solid recommendation on which demolition contractor is right for you.

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Where to Find a Good Demolition Company

March 15th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition Company | Demolition Services | Los Angeles Demolition | Los Angeles Demolition Company - (0 Comments)

Finding demolition services in Los Angeles is easy! You can find many demolition companies to choose from on the internet. Most companies will have websites that list the services that they offer. You can also search for demolition companies via review websites like Yelp and Angie’s List, as well as looking up a listing in the phone book.

There are many ways to find demolition services in Los Angeles. Just start looking!

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How To Find Demolition Services in the City of Los Angeles

March 6th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition Company | Demolition Services | Los Angeles Demolition | Los Angeles Demolition Company - (0 Comments)

Let’s imagine for a moment that you just bought your first home in Los Angeles. You want to make it into a personal statement about your tastes and style. You’ve decided you need to remodel the kitchen, or maybe remove the swimming pool in favor of a verdant garden. To begin your home makeover project you need the services of a demolition contractor. But how do you find the right demolition company in Los Angeles?

  • Start Your Search Online

    The internet can be a great way to find demolition companies in Los Angeles. What used to be a two day slog of thumbing through Yellow Pages can now be accomplished in a single day or less by using Google to find demolition services in Los Angeles. But what you might not expect, is that you can also find good demolition experts through social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.
  • Ask Your Fellow Homeowner Friends

    If you are a first time homeowner you often feel like you are in it by yourself. Chances are your friends who already own homes have been exactly where you are at one point or another. Don’t be afraid to ask friends and family members about who they chose for their demolition services. If they’ve had a kitchen remodeled or a swimming pool removed they’ve most certainly hired a demolition company before. Your friends can help point you in the right direction with advice on which companies you can trust, and which ones you can’t.
  • Call Your Homeowners Association

    Many neighborhoods and developments have homeowners associations. Chances are those homeowners associations can provide you with guidance on where to find demolition services in Los Angeles. They may have a couple of names of frequently used or trusted demolition companies and can probably refer you to one perfect for your project.
  • A Few Tips to Remember

    When hiring demolition contractors get a couple of estimates. These demolition companies should be able to give you a written estimate that outlines all of the costs of your job. Having a few different ones allows you to review them all and ensure you’re making the right choice. Additionally make sure the demolition company you decide use is licensed, bonded, and insured by the State of California.

      • Luckily finding demolition services in Los Angeles is pretty easy. There are plenty of companies, and just as many resources to get in touch with them. Without a doubt there is one out there that’s  just perfect for you and your demolition project.

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The 4 Steps to a Swimming Pool Demolition

March 5th, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition Company | Demolition Services | Los Angeles Demolition | Los Angeles Demolition Company - (0 Comments)

Guest post, written by: Brooke E.


I am a realtor and I recently started buying foreclosed houses, then reselling them. These tend to be a bit of a fixer-upper, and it takes some work to be able to resell them for a profit. Most notably, no one wants to buy a house with a swimming pool. So whenever I buy a foreclosure with a pool my first call is to a demolition company specializing in swimming pool demolition. Below are the 4 steps I take to making this happen.

  • STEP ONE: Find a Swimming Pool Demolition Expert

    Call around and find a demolition company that specializes in swimming pool demolition. It’s best to get a few estimates so you can be sure you’re getting the right price. Swimming pool demolitions varies widely from company to company. I suggest getting at least three to compare, and make sure you get these quotes in writing!
  • STEP TWO: Decide What Kind of Swimming Pool Demolition You Need

    What many people might not be aware of, I know I wasn’t beforehand, there are actually two types of swimming pool demolition. They are: partial pool demolition and complete pool demolition. Complete swimming pool demolition is when a demolition company removes all the concrete and fills in the hole. In my case, I always choose this type of swimming pool demolition because it’s the only one my town allows.

    Partial swimming pool demolition is where only a few feet of concrete is demolished and then used as fill for the pool. Partial is a lot cheaper to do, so if you are also flipping houses look into this as a possibility.
  • STEP THREE: Pull Your Swimming Pool Demolition Permit

    Swimming pool demolition requires some kind of permit so just file the permit with your city’s building office. Often times the pool demolition company is able to handle this step for you, so check with them first.
  • STEP FOUR: Have the Swimming Pool Demolished and Filled In.

    Swimming pool demolition will typically take 2 days, but could go longer if you have a really big pool. A swimming pool demolition company will spend the first day doing the demolition, and the second (and third) days filling the swimming pool.

      • And that’s all there is to it! Clearing out an old decaying pool can really increase the value of your property!

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Hiring a Demolition Company -vs- Sledgehammer DIY

March 2nd, 2013 | Posted by admin in Demolition Company | Demolition Services | Los Angeles Demolition | Los Angeles Demolition Company - (0 Comments)

Guest post, written by: Danny L.


So I live in Los Angeles. I graduated film school and considered by most of my friends to be quite the geek. I also just bought my first home and wanted to feel like less of geek, so I decided to try and remodel my kitchen myself. That was a mistake. I should have hired an LA kitchen demolition company because what did I end up with? I ended up with a giant mess.

Instead of calling a demolition company I said to heck with it! And bought my own sledgehammer. That kitchen was all mine baby. Within the hour I had hacked into a load bearing with that sledgehammer and might have along the way caused some minor structural damage to my house. By this point any sane person would call a demolition company, but me? No, I kept right on going.

I tore down my kitchen cabinets with that sledgehammer and mangled the kitchen island. I really didn’t know what I was doing. Perhaps it had gone past demolition into a form of high performance art. Looking back on it now, after my fiancé took away my sledgehammer and nearly broke up with me, I say to myself, what was I thinking? I should have called a demolition company. I am a screenwriter in Los Angeles for pete’s sake, not a demolition man.

The contractor I eventually hired to remodel the kitchen was able to fix or patch most of my haphazard demolition work. It wound up costing me way more in the long run of course. I stress, hiring a demolition company from the start would have been cheaper, although maybe not as much fun!

This year we are remodeling our garage into an office. I tried to convinced my now wife to let me try again to handle the demolition. She said no. So we are calling a professional demolition company this time. Aw shucks.

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