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While residential demolition is often less complex and time-consuming than commercial demolition, there are many sub-categories to it. One of these sub-categories is garage demolition, which refers to the demolition of either attached or detached garages.
As part of our services, we offer full garage demolition to clients, ensuring the careful dismantling of the structure while adhering to all necessary safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
While garages are typically smaller structures compared to main residential or commercial buildings, the work to demolish a garage still requires considerable attention to detail, permits, proper planning, and strict adherence to safety protocols.
This includes evaluating the type of materials used in the construction of the garage, determining the best way to dismantle them, and, in some cases, the removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint. But why demolish a garage rather than renovating it? There are many potential reasons, with some of the most prominent being the need for more space, to clear land for new construction projects, or the discovery of structural deterioration.
Whatever the reason, our team are there to ensure the process is carried out with precision and minimal disruption. Just as we would with a standard residential or commercial building, we’ll start by assessing the site and identifying any structural dangers or potential hazards.
If the garage is attached to a home, we’ll take care to ensure no damage is caused to the main building, and before we begin, we’ll acquire the necessary permits from local authorities – depending on the location, this may include permits for waste disposal and zoning adjustments, and notification might also be required for neighbouring properties.
Before any demolition takes place, utilities will have to be disconnected, and if there are any hazardous materials present, they will be safely removed. In some cases, a soft strip of the garage will also take place, which involves the removal of non-structural elements such as fittings, fixtures, doors, and windows.
Once the site is cleared of non-essential materials, we will start to demolish the garage, with manual demolition often carried out to break down the walls, roof, and foundation. For larger garages or attached structures, more robust equipment might also be required, with special care taken to control dust, noise and vibrations, especially in residential and suburban settings.
As the garage is demolished, the resulting materials – such as wood, metal, concrete, and brick – will be sorted on-site, with as much as possible sent to appropriate recycling facilities. Once the structure is down completely, the site will be thoroughly cleared, with a final inspection taking place to ensure the site is safe, clean, and prepared for future use.
Compared to most residential and commercial demolition jobs, garages are not as complex, so the timeframe should be drastically shorter. But that’s not to say no issues will arise during the initial assessment and during demolition. Below are a few questions about potential challenges and how we face them.
It’s not uncommon for garages to contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint, or old electrical wiring. In this case, we will discover them during the initial assessment and take immediate steps to remove them securely. Rest assured, everything we do is in compliance with health and safety regulations, and our team has all the necessary certifications and experience to handle such materials, ensuring minimal disruption to the project.
While garages are typically smaller than residential and commercial buildings, as we mentioned before, they come with their own intricacies. One of these intricacies is their proximity to neighbouring properties – which is something we will inspect during our first assessment. If necessary, we may use more controlled demolition techniques to safely dismantle the garage without causing damage to adjacent properties, and perhaps even reinforce certain parts to prevent any accidents.
When we demolish a garage and come across any structural issues, we halt immediately to reassess the situation. Our team then conducts an inspection to determine the best course of action – whether that involves adjusting our method or securing additional equipment – and we’ll work hard to get back to work with minimal delays.
Many of the materials from garage demolition can be salvaged and reused, but this will need to be discussed and arranged prior to demolition, as it’s often part of the soft strip phase.
While garage demolition is generally more simple than larger projects, it often requires specific permissions or permits. In some cases, a planning application or permit will be needed, especially if the garage is part of a larger property development, and local regulations may also require a permit if the garage is attached to the house itself. In any case, our team will work closely with local authorities to ensure all required permits are obtained before work begins, ensuring you don’t have to worry about navigating the process yourself.
As mentioned before, our demolition contractors also specialise in a range of other services, including non-fibrous asbestos removal, void and derelict property clearance, land clearance, office clearance, and garden clearance. Each of these services is designed to meet the specific needs of our clients, whether they’re dealing with an abandoned property or simply clearing out excess clutter from their garden space.
We recognise that no two properties are the same, so we endeavour to give every project our full commitment, working closely with the client to customise our approach and make sure the plan is suited perfectly to the particular demands of the property.
If you’re looking for demolition and clearance services in Cheshire, make sure to get in touch. We’re always ready to jump on board!
We’re a small but mighty, family-owned team of demolition contractors and specialists committed to providing safe, sustainable, and efficient demolition and clearance services in Cheshire. With years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored services that suit each client’s unique needs.
