Homeowners are renowned for their enthusiasm for DIY projects. Most of them can operate skid steers, excavators and small cranes. Consequently, it would not come as a surprise that some homeowners presume home demolition works are a DIY project. The truth is that they require the expertise of a demolitions contractor when pulling down their homes. This extract explains why you should hire a home demolition service.
You Need A Demolition Permit
In most Australian states, you need a permit from the local council to demolish a home. When applying for the licence, you need to submit a plan detailing how you will pull down the building and maintain safety at the site. Given that you are inexperienced in house demolition, you lack the expertise to create this plan. Besides, the council could deny you the permit on the premise that you lack the training and experience needed to demolish the building without causing an accident at the site.
You Need Insurance
If you opt for a DIY demolition, you will need to hire workers to help with the demolition works. Suppose an accident occurred and one of them suffered an injury, they could sue you demanding compensation. Without insurance coverage, you could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and compensation. A demolition contractor has adequate insurance to cover employees, third parties, your property and that of your neighbours.
Partial Demolition Works Could Cause Expensive Repairs In The Future
You might decide to conduct the demolition works since you only need to pull down a wall or two. However, slight oversights as you pull down the wall could expose your property to severe structural issues. For instance, you could accidentally knock a column bearing a lot of structural load. In this case, you will weaken other structural features, including the slabs and foundation. While this damage might not be visible at first, you will experience issues such as warped columns or foundation shifting since cracks will let in water. Demolition contractors examine the building's blueprints to prevent such incidences. Besides, they conduct inspections after the partial demolition to ensure the building is in good shape.
Managing Demolition Debris Can Be Daunting
Suppose you successfully pulled down the building; where would you dispose of the demolition debris? In most cases, you will have a pile of dirt lying on your compound. Conversely, the demolition contractor has extensive networks that make it easy to dispose of the debris. For instance, they could sell recyclables to local builders and scrap metal dealers. Besides, they have a licence to dispose of concrete at approved landfills.
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