How a demo job starts
Call or send the form and tell us what needs to come down. Photos help a lot. We talk through the size of the structure, what it is made of, what is around it and what you want the site to look like after. When the job needs it, we come take a look before we give you a free estimate.
Every demo job has questions that need answers first. Are the power, gas and water shut off and disconnected? Is there anything inside that has to be handled separately? Where will the debris go, and can the dump truck get to it? We would rather sort those out on the phone than find them with a machine.
Asbestos, permits and utilities
Older buildings can contain asbestos in siding, roofing, flooring and pipe wrap. Under the federal asbestos rule that MDEQ enforces, covered buildings must be inspected first, and EPA guidance says notice is due 10 working days before all covered demolitions. MDEQ requires that the asbestos inspector hold MDEQ certification. Ask MDEQ whether your building is covered.
Your city or county may require a demolition permit, so check with them. Power, gas and water need to be disconnected by the utility before anything comes down. Pulling slabs and foundations is digging, so a Mississippi 811 locate is needed at least two working days ahead. MDEQ also says burning residential structures is strictly forbidden.
What affects a demo job
Size and what it is built from come first. A wood shed is a different job from a brick house on a slab. What is around it matters too. A building close to a road, a power line, another building or trees you want to keep takes more care. Slabs, foundations and anything buried add work.
Where the debris goes is a big part of the plan. Some materials can be hauled to a landfill, and some need special handling. Asbestos found in an inspection changes the job. Access for the machines and the dump truck counts, especially on soft Delta ground after rain. We go over all of it before the estimate.
Who it is for
Landowners with an old house or tenant house in the way of a new one. Farmers with a barn, shed or old grain setup that has outlived its use. People who bought a lot with a slab or a run-down building on it. Churches, businesses and towns clearing a site for something new.
Demo is often just the start. Once the structure is gone, the site may need clearing, a new pad with fill dirt or grading so it drains. We do that work too, so it can be one plan instead of three contractors. Not sure if we handle your job? Call 662-719-7737 and ask.
