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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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How to Check a Los Angeles Demolition Company’s License

Before you hire a demolition company in Los Angeles you should always verify that they have a current and up to date demolition contractor license. So how do you verify a demolition company’s license?

The state of California makes it easy to verify a demolition company’s license. The California Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board (CSLB) makes its easy to verify a demolition company’s license. The CSLB’s website provides a quick method of looking up your demolition company’s license information. The CSLB can also help verify your demolition company’s bond.

While you are checking on your demolition company’s license you should also verify your demolition company’s insurance. This part is easy too. Ask your demolition company for the name of their insurance agent. Call the insurance agent and have the insurance agent fax you a proof of insurance form. Also ask the insurance agent if there are any types of demolition your demolition company is prohibited from performing. Some insurance policies only cover certain types of demolition or may prohibit your demolition company from conducting some types of demolition work.

Verifying your demolition company’s license and insurance is a key part of hiring a demolition company in Los Angeles.

Posted on April 17, 2013 at 9:38 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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How Much Do Demolition Companies in Los Angeles Charge?

It’s impossible to say how much a demolition company in Los Angeles charges for demolition services. The rates demolition companies in Los Angeles charge depends on the size of the demolition company, the time of the year, what demolition services you need and what demolition services that demolition company offers, and even the time of the year. A demolition company may charge more during the Summer when they are busy, a demolition company may cut you a break during the winter months.

The best way to find out how much your demolition project will cost is to call around and ask for estimates. Almost every reputable demolition company in Los Angeles will offer you a free, no cost estimate. You should seek between three to five estimates for your demolition project before settling on a demolition company.

Posted on April 10, 2013 at 8:18 pm Leave a Comment

Hauling Services and Demolition Contractors in Los Angeles

Many demolition companies and demolition contractors in Los Angeles also have their own hauling service. Why do many demolition contractors choose to also operate their own hauling service? A couple reasons actually.

Many demolition contractors operate their own hauling service because they have the necessary equipment. A hauling service in Los Angeles often require large trucks and bobcats. Many demolition contractors have large trucks in their fleets and use bobcats for demolition work. So on weeks where demolition work is slow a demolition contractor can stay buys by doing junk removal or hauling services.

Quite often demolition work goes hand in hand with a hauling service. Hauling services in Los Angeles are used to quickly clean a demolition worksite. So instead of subcontracting to an outside hauling service it makes a lot more sense for a demolition company to have their own hauling service instead.

Posted on April 8, 2013 at 9:04 pm Leave a Comment

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Junk Removal Services Vs. Dumpster Rental in Los Angeles

Whether you are doing your own demolition work in Los Angeles, or are a demolition company doing demolition work in Los Angeles, you have essentially two choices for your worksite project clean up: Dumpster Rental or Hiring a Junk Removal Service in Los Angeles (sometimes also called a hauling service).

What Are the Advantages of Dumpster Rental?

Price is the biggest advantage in dumpster rental. When you rent a dumpster you get a dumpster. That is it. No labor, no trucks. Depending on the size of the dumpster you will pay a couple hundred dollars for a rental that ranges in time from a few days to a few weeks.

What Are the Advantages of a Junk Removal Service?

A junk removal service in Los Angeles brings their own equipment with them. Their own labor, their own trucks, and sometimes their own heavy machinery, like a bobcat for loading dirt. Using a junk removal service to haul away your construction and demolition debris can greatly speed up your demolition or construction process. Also a junk removal service doesn’t need a permit or to comply with strict regulations that accompany dumpster rental.

What Are the Disadvantages of Dumpster Rental?

Dumpster rental comes with quite a few downsides in Los Angeles. Mainly when you rent a dumpster in Los Angeles you run into a thicket of regulations and permits that strictly regulate where a dumpster can be placed. In most of Los Angeles you cannot put a dumpster on a street without a permit. In some sections of the city, like Beverly Hills, you cannot put a dumpster in your driveway even.

Dumpster rentals also come with weight limits for most types of construction debris. Going over that weight limit can incur costly overweight charges.

What Are the Disadvantages of Junk Removal Services?

Junk Removal Services in Los Angeles will generally cost more than dumpster rental. Although the price becomes competitive when you factor in the cost of permits and of over-weight limits of dumpsters/

Posted on April 2, 2013 at 9:11 pm Leave a Comment

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Signs of a Good Demolition Company

We’ve already discussed the Signs of a Bad Demolition Company in some detail but what about a good demolition company? What are some of the things that make a good demolition company stand out above the rest and ahead of the pack?

– A demolition company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. Being licensed, bonded, and insured is a basic requirement of any demolition company. A demolition company that is licensed, bonded, and insured shows that they know the rules and follow the laws.

– A demolition company that recycles and shares your values. A demolition company that recycles shows that they care about the environment and are at the cutting edge of their industry.

– A demolition company that has good internet reviews. Customers that take time out of their day to comment on the proficiency of a demolition company are a good sign you have found a good demolition company.

– A demolition company that has good references. A good demolition company should be able to provide at least two very recent references for their work.

– A demolition company that has good credit. Good credit shows that a demolition company pays its subcontractors and workers, and takes its responsibilities seriously.

These are all signs of a good demolition company. If you need more help finding a good demolition company in the Los Angeles area contact the CSLB and the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau.

Posted on March 27, 2013 at 11:17 pm Leave a Comment

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Demolition With a Permit

In order to save time and money many homeowners opt to do their demolition and remodeling projects without a permit. While sometimes you can get away with it, doing a demolition project without a project is a mistake.

Always hire a licensed demolition company and always get a permit before beginning any kind of demolition project.

Posted on March 25, 2013 at 10:43 pm Leave a Comment

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How Do I Find a Demolition Company’s License in Los Angeles

Verifying that your chosen demolition company is licensed, bonded and insured is a critical part of selecting a demolition company in Los Angeles. To find out if your demolition company is licensed call the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Contractors State License Board to verify that your demolition company has a valid contractor’s license.

Also ask your demolition company for the contact information of their insurance agent. Call the demolition company’s insurance agent and ask the insurance agent to fax over an Proof of Insurance certificate. Also ask if your demolition company’s insurance policy excludes certain types of demolition work. Some demolition companies are excluded from certain types of demolition work, like house demolition or asbestos abatement, by their insurance companies.

Posted on March 20, 2013 at 10:24 pm Leave a Comment

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Do Demolition Companies Recycle? 03/14/2013

Demolition companies are in the business of tearing down buildings and gutting structures. Demolition companies are in the business of controlled, creative destruction. When you think of demolition companies you really don’t think environmentally friendly, or rescuers of small woodland creatures, or ardent recyclers. But demolition companies are all of these things. Okay, maybe not the small woodland creatures part.

Demolition companies, both commercial and residential, must abide by OSHA safety rules and EPA guidelines governing environmentally safe deconstruction techniques. Both OSHA and the EPA have strict rules about how demolition companies handle certain hazardous substances.

These hazardous substances can include:

- Lead Paint

- Wood dust contain formaldehyde

- Synthetic mineral fibers

- Asbestos

These products aren’t used in modern, environmentally safe construction but since demolition companies deal mostly with retrofitting or demolishing older buildings contact with these older building products is common. Most demolition companies are very familiar with procedures for containing and properly disposing of hazardous materials like asbestos and lead paint.

Demolition companies not only specialize in properly disposing of environmentally hazardous, demolition companies also recycle a lot of construction materials. In fact, given the high cost of demolition it is worth it to most demolition companies to recycle as much as they can, even if that means hiring extra labor to do it.

What construction materials do demolition companies recycle?

Steel — given the right equipment and the proper level of expertise, steel and scrap metal can be removed from a structure and recycled into new products.

Concrete — a give demolition job can yield tons and tons of concrete; this concrete is crushed into gravel and reused in many many types of construction projects.

Sink and Toilets — if bathroom fixtures are in good condition demolition companies can often resell these fixtures to companies that refurbish and resell classic bathroom fixtures.

So when you think of demolition companies, think green, because demolitions companies are focused on the environment too!

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Posted on March 14, 2013 at 10:14 pm Leave a Comment

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