Hiring a Demolitionist: Meaningful Things to Keep in Mind

When hiring demolitionists, it's important to note that not all demolitionists are the same. You'll find companies that are cheap, some that use the best demolition tools (and some that don't) and you'll find some that charge an arm and a leg. The key, is finding a quality demolitionist that you feel comfortable with and does a job that is up to or exceed your expectations. To do this, we've listed the top factors to keep in mind when looking to hire a demolitionist.

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Ask for Demolitionist Referrals

One of the first few places to start when you're looking to hire demolitionists is your friends, neighbors and co-workers. You'll want to ask them if they know of a demolition company that they have hired before that they would recommend or refer.

If you have a specific issue with your buildings, like being struck, you can ask for referrals of demolition companies that they know of that have helped them with their being struck or whatever other issue you are having (ie. falling objects, the silting up of drainage systems by dust, premature collapse of the structure being demolished, airborne contaminants, etc.)

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Reviews of Demolitionists

After checking out references that you received for demolitionists, you'll want to check online reviews. You should be able to find online reviews for just about any demolitionist in your local area. This can very helpful, but can also be overwhelming and misleading at times. Here are a few guidelines to help you as you sift through all of the reviews:

An overwhelmingly positive or negative review of a demolitionist could be a sign of a fake review- so take that into considerations.

Make a special note of demolitionists that have received a great deal of reviews. A lot of reviews combined with 4.5 to 5 stars is a big sign that the demolition company got those legitimately.

Keep an eye out for reviews that compare their experience with other demolitionists. Giving these details adds validity to the reviewer who has actually hired a local demolitionist.

Here are a few examples of valid reviews of demolitionists:

"Jeff arrived within 30 minutes of my request for a bid through Home Advisor on a Saturday. I contacted him the next Sunday to accept the bid and he arrived that day to deliver materials. He and his crews showed up early the next day and finished the entire project by 6:00. They completed the entire project to the exact specifications Jeff bid the project. The work was quality, looks beautiful. I would definitely consider Demolition for any future projects."

"This is a great company. These guys are energetic and get the job done quickly. They are also easy to work with. This was the first time I had to deal with extensive hurricane damage. It seemed overwhelming, but the Drymaster representative took charge in the best way. He explained exactly what was going on and was right on about the timeframe of how things would take place. Can't say enough good things about Drymaster. Very excellent, professional, whenever you need him he is there for you. I recommend that you try them out for yourself for big or small jobs."

"Ace Demolition demolished my duplex with attached garage as part of a new construction. They did an outstanding job! They completed the job on time at an unbeatable price. I shopped around and they were by far the best deal. Erez (Eric) and his team were easy to work with and patiently answered my questions and explained the processes. They were there at every step, from permit through inspection, to make sure everything went well. There were some delays on my end to wait for Ellis Act clearance from the city and Erez was completely understanding and ready to work as soon as possible. I would highly recommend Ace Demolition!"

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Demolitionist References

Once you have gathered referrals and checked online reviews of the demolition companies, you want to call the company directly and ask them for at least 2 recent references. These should be from customers they have completed work for within the past month. Also, you can ask for references for specific issues like falling objects, being struck, the silting up of drainage systems by dust, airborne contaminants, premature collapse of the structure being demolished or just general building issues. Here are some questions you could ask the demolitionists' references:

What work did the demolitionist do for you? A small building issue or big building issue will give you insight as to the scale of the project. Was it for the silting up of drainage systems by dust, premature collapse of the structure being demolished, falling objects, airborne contaminants, being struck or just general building issues?

Did the demolitionist provide a contract with details of the work? Did they provide what methods will be used, possible issues, etc.

How was the staff that completed the demolition work? Professional, clean, friendly? Ask about the things that you care about.

Was the demolition work completed per the agreed upon budget?

How were the demolitionists results? Did they meet or exceed your expectations?

Would you hire the demolitionist again?

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Always make sure the demolition company is using the proper tools and a specialized demolition software that is custom to the industry. Servgrow is a popular software among demolition companies.

Licensed and Insured Demolition Company

When hiring a demolitionist, that last think you want to do is hire one that is not a legitimate business and has no license and insurance. Just because you know that demolition companies should be licensed, bonded and insured, don't take this for granted.

Demolitionists that do not have a license will most likely try to cut corners because they understand that they are not as accountable for their work. In fact, it's illegal for them to operate without a license.

Professional demolition companies will have no problem showing you all the necessary documents, licenses and insurance to operate their business.

Final Notes on Hiring a Demolitionist

Hiring a demolitionist can be challenging at first, but using these tips above should get you started in the right direction. And keep in mind that it could take a couple different demolitionists that you hire before finding that perfect one- and when you find that perfect one, don't let them go!

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Ask for Demolitionist Referrals

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Reviews of Demolitionists

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Demolitionist References

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Licensed and Insured Demolition Company

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