Demolition Contractors

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How Much Do Demolition Contractors in Los Angeles Make?

Demolition contractors in Los Angeles make a bit more than the national average. On average demolition contractors make between $20.00 and $30.00 an hour. The average salary of a demolition contractor in Los Angeles is around $45,000 to $60,000, Demolition contractors who work for larger companies or do commercial demolition jobs may make upwards of $100,000 a year.

Salaries can also depend on whether a demolition contractor owns his own company or not. A demolition contractor that owns his own demolition company  has great earning potential but has great costs. A demolition contractor must pay for laborers, equipment, etc and also the cost of insurance and a CA Contractor’s license.

Demolition contracting is a high paying work in Los Angeles.

Posted on April 23, 2013 at 9:21 pm Leave a Comment

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Why and How to Check a Los Angeles Demolition Contractor’s Credit

Before you hire a demolition contractor in Los Angeles you should get a couple of estimates for your demolition project. Before you hire a demolition contractor in Los Angeles you should check his license and insurance. Before you hire a demolition contractor in Los Angeles you should also check a demolition contractor’s credit.

Yes. Credit.

Why should you check a demolition contractor’s credit because a demolition contractor who has poor credit or a history of not paying subcontractors or workers can do your job and leave you holding the bag. Unethical demolition contractors do take people’s money and then don’t pay their subcontractors. This can make you, the homeowner, legally responsible for the money owed to workers and subcontractors.

So how do you check a demolition contractor’s credit?

The process is pretty easy. Ask for two to four recent credit references from your demolition contractor. Most legitimate demolition contractors can provide these credit references when asked. You can also check your demolition contractor’s credit through a third party agency. The three major credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian) offer services for checking your demolition contractor’s credit.

Checking your demolition contractor’s credit is an essentially safeguard to protect yourself, your finances, and your home.

Posted on April 19, 2013 at 9:56 pm Leave a Comment

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Tips for Finding a Pool Demolition Contractor in Los Angeles

Cross posted from RemoveSwimmingPool.

Thanks largely to Google and the growth of the internet we live in a world flooded with choice. We have fifteen different brands of orange juice to choose from and hundreds of sneaker brands to choose from. The same holds true for pool demolition contractors in Los Angeles. Depending the size of your metro area you can probably find five to ten pool demolition contractors in your area. So how do you find the right one? There are a few ways:

Ask for Estimates … Depending on how big your swimming pool demolition is you should get between 3 and 5 estimates. These estimates should be done in writing and in person. Be wary of pool demolition contractors that only offer phone estimates or charge for estimates. Treat the estimation process like a job interview for your pool demolition contractor. Get a feel whether you can and want to work with a particular pool demolition contractor.

Check Out Reviews … Thanks to review sites like Yelp and Angie’s List there are no secrets and very few withheld opinions. So compared your pool demolition contractor’s sales pitch against his Yelp track record. Also check with your local Better Business Bureau to see if your demolition contractor has had any recent complaints lodged against him and see how those complaints were resolved.

Check to See if Your Pool Demolition Contractor is Licensed … Most demolition and pool demolition contractors in most parts of the United States must have some sort of license to operate. Never use an unlicensed pool demolition contractor. When you are checking on your pool demolition contractor’s license also verify your pool demolition contractor’s insurance. Ask for the name of your pool demolition contractor’s insurance agent. Call the insurance agent and ask him or her to fax you a Proof of Insurance.

Check Your Pool Demolition Contractor’s References … Your pool demolition contractor should be able to supply two to three recent (six months old or less).

Check Your Pool Demolition Contractor’s Credit … Ask for credit references. A pool demolition contractor that doesn’t pay his employees or his subcontractors can leave you holding the bag for unpaid work.

If you follow some of this tips you can find a professional pool demolition contractor easily.

Posted on April 13, 2013 at 7:22 pm Leave a Comment

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What is a Strip Out Demolition?

A strip out demolition is when a demolition contractor strips a structure, house, or space within a house or structure bare of any recyclable materials before the structure or house is demolished. Strip out demolitions have become popular as a way to reduce the cost of construction by preserving reusable construction materials and preserve the environment.

What can be preserved during a strip out demolition? Just about anything that is in good condition: flooring, wall linings, internal walls, built in shelves, lighting, cabling, and plumbing. Anything that is in good condition and that can be reused.

Most demolition contractors have some form of demolition strip out service. Make sure you ask your demolition contractor today about their demolition strip out service.  Demolition strip outs can help save money, time, and the environment.

Posted on April 1, 2013 at 8:28 pm Leave a Comment

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Warnings Signs of a Bad Demolition Contractor

If you are looking for a demolition contractor you need to be aware of some warning signs of a bad demolition contractor. Be aware of demolition contractors who:

– Don’t give estimates, or charge to give estimates. A sign of a bad demolition contractor is a demolition contractor that refuses to give an estimate, or charges a fee to give you an estimate. Another warning sign is a demolition contractor that only gives a “phone estimate” or an “internet estimate” using email pictures.

– Don’t have proper licenses. A lot of demolition contractors are not licensed in their state or city. Avoid demolition contractors that don’t have a proper license. Also be wary of demolition contractors that claim to have a license but refuse to give you the pertinent license information.

– Don’t have insurance. A demolition contractor that doesn’t have insurance isn’t a demolition contractor you want to do business with.

– Has bad credit. A demolition contractor that has poor credit or a lot of judgements against him for nonpayment can do a job and leave you holding the bag. If a bad demolition company doesn’t pay its subcontractor, they could leave you liable.

These are some of the things to look out for when looking for a demolition contractor.

Posted on March 22, 2013 at 8:40 pm Leave a Comment

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