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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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How to Find a Demolition Company in Los Angeles 03/15/2013

If you are a new homeowner and want to remodel a pitch or bathroom, or maybe  tear out a driveway you need to find a demolition company. Now if this is your first dance with construction and demolition finding a demolition company can seem daunting. Especially in Los Angeles where there are dozens of demolition companies around the city.

But finding a demolition company doesn’t have to be hard. The first place you want to look for a demolition company in Los Angeles is the internet. Sure Google and Bing will give you a list of hundreds of demolition companies in Los Angeles. But internet review sites can narrow down your demolition company choices. Check out sites like Yelp! and Angie’s List to find a contractor.

Once you found a few demolition companies in Los Angeles you like ask for estimates. Most demolition jobs will require three estimates. Some larger jobs may require five or more estimates. Once you’ve settled on an estimate and a demolition company make sure you check out that company’s license with the CSLB.

See finding a demolition company is easy!

March 15, 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 at 11:43 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!

March 03/14/2013

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

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