As experienced demolition contractors, the team at U.S. Demo and Hauling can provide you with just about type of residential or commercial demolition service that you might need. For more than 20 years, we’ve set the standard in the Bay Area for quality, environmentally-friendly demo and excavation services. Here’s a quick look at the typical steps in the demolition process as well as a look at our many services.
Demolition Prep: A Step-By-Step Look At The Process
Demolition can be a complex and daunting process, but with proper preparation, it can go smoothly and efficiently. Whether you are planning to demolish a residential or commercial property in the San Francisco Bay Area, this step-by-step checklist will guide you through the necessary preparations.
- Initial Planning & Consultation
During this phase, we can help you define the scope of the project and determine if you need partial or complete demolition. In some cases, it may be feasible and cost-effective to retain some portions of a building, while in other cases, total demolition is your best option. We can provide you with complete building demolition or selective demolition, depending on your needs.
- Obtaining Permits
At U.S. Demo, we’ve been providing demolition services for more than 20 years, and we have extensive knowledge regarding the permitting process for municipalities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We know how complicated it can be to apply for permits, so we are happy to help with this step of the process.
- Utility Disconnection
For most demolition projects, it’s crucial to arrange for the disconnection of electricity, gas, water and sewage, and we can help with this process. You will need to obtain written confirmation of these disconnections and store it with all of your other paperwork regarding the project. Proper recordkeeping is essential for any demolition project, and there’s often a mountain of paperwork accompanying even the smallest demo jobs.
- Environmental Assessment
Another important part of the process is to have a certified inspector come to the property and check for asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials. These types of materials must be handled, stored and disposed of properly and in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. Typically, any hazardous materials should be removed first before the demolition contractors move on to any major demotion.
- Property Owner Preparation
Whether we are demolishing a residential property or a commercial property, we do expect that all of the personal items will be removed from the property, including furnishings, office equipment and personal belongings. In some cases, temporary fencing may be needed to ensure that the property remains secure.
If we are providing you with driveway removal, pool removal or another type of exterior demolition service, such as concrete removal, we recommend moving any planters, furnishings, grills or other personal property items and keeping these in a secure spot.
- Site Preparation & Safety
For some projects, we will need to clear away trees, shrubs and other vegetation or debris that may obstruct the demotion process. In other cases, we might need to implement erosion control measures to prevent soil erosion during the demolition.
We also will want to inform neighbors and the local community about the demolition schedule. While we do all we can to complete demo projects in as timely a manner as possible, this can be a disruption for your neighbors, so it’s important that they understand when demolition will start and when the project will be completed.
We also need to make sure that all safety protocols are in place, including any necessary signage as well as protective gear and site supervision. Safety is always our top priority and this includes protecting the safety of our team as well as the safety of everyone in the neighborhood.
- Final Walkthrough & Demolition
Before we get started, we will conduct a final walkthrough to review the plan and ensure that everything is ready for the demo. Then your demolition contractors will be ready to get started with the actual demolition. The length of time needed for demolition ranges from just a couple of days for small projects to a week or more for large-scale projects.
- Post-Demolition Cleanup
Once we’ve demolished a structure or structures, debris removal is the next step. This includes removing any materials that can be recycled. We do all we can to keep as much debris as possible out of our local landfills and many construction materials can be recycled, such as concrete, rebar and more.
Once debris removal is complete, we also can help with site restoration, grading and excavation for new structures. For instance, if you are hiring us for pool demolition, this doesn’t just include removal of the pool structure, but also the fill and compaction necessary to ensure that the area is properly prepared for new landscaping or perhaps a patio.
Demolition Services We Can Provide
At U.S. Demo and Hauling, we pride ourselves on providing a wide range of demolition projects, as well as expert excavation services. Our demo services include:
- Building Demolition (Commercial Structures, Barns, Outbuildings, etc.)
- House Demolition
- Selective Demolition
- Mobile Home Demolition
- Swimming Pool Removal
- Driveway Removal
- Concrete Demolition & Concrete Removal
- Construction Debris Removal
We can come in at any point in a construction project to provide you with demolition services, site clearing, debris removal and excavation, and we serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. If you need expert demolition contractors, contact us at any time for a free cost estimate for our services.
