House demolition is the relatively straightforward task of bringing down a building or structure for expansion, aesthetics, or building-from-scratch purposes. While it is an uncomplicated process, it gets intimidating due to the various factors involved in demolishing a structure. Demolishing a house is more than merely calling in an excavator and bringing down the roof over the ground. There are many different steps and methods of house demolition including:
Selective demolition
The homeowner may decide to tear down a portion of the property, say a wall or two, instead of the entire structure. There will be no compromise to the building’s integrity, and it can get enhanced with additional pillars as needed. Selective demolition is an option reserved for aesthetic and expansion purposes without affecting the exterior of the property. It is a labor-extensive procedure that does not demand the use of heavy machinery.
Complete demolition
As the name suggests, the entire building or structure gets stripped to the ground with heavy-duty equipment like excavators and dump trucks. It is the fastest option of demolition and the cheapest when compared to selective or manual demolition. The house demolition cost is an amalgamation of labor, machinery utilised, site assessment, and other side services.
Manual deconstruction
Manual deconstruction is a sustainable demolition process that substantially reduces the demolition waste. In this method, the property gets stripped manually, by hand, of its salvageable materials like doors, windows, lumber, beams, and more. The salvaged material either gets recycled, sold, or reprocessed for secondary use, all intending to reduce general construction/demolition waste.