Wednesday 30 November 2011

Demolition Done

When ringing around for demolition quotes it became glaringly obvious that there are businesses that are actually in the demolition game and others who subcontract and profiteer in the process. We had quotes ranging from ~10-20k for a 60's brick 3 bedroom home with clear site access. Needless to say we started looking at the cheaper options and found that one of the cheapest was also the most reputable.

CLEAR SITE

DANDENONGS IN THE DISTANCE

Here are things you need to take care of pre-demolition;

  • Asset Protection Permit through your local council e.g. Whitehorse link
  • Electricity removal to street level (try to get final reading yourself). If you've recently had your switch board updated with safety switches, it can be removed or sold once power has been disconnected.
  • Gas meter removal and supply to street level
  • Disconnect water supply to house, but keep water meter & service active for demo and build (i.e. required for asbestos removal)
  • Telephone line was a tricky one & we ended up disconnecting the service, but removing the line back to the junction box ourselves
  • Storm water and sewerage we left for the demolition team to cap & this saves your sewerage service fee