What are the Different Types of Demolition?

The professional demolition of an old building or small structure can be beneficial. From creating space for future construction to removing a hazardous building infested with asbestos, demolition will always be a crucial service. There is also commercial and residential demolition projects, which can drastically vary in terms of the size of the project, project length, and equipment needed.

Commercial Demolition

This involves comprehensive projects that can last anywhere from several days to months. This service may be used to remove a property deemed an eyesore by the general public, a building that isn’t safe or feasible to remodel, or to make room for a redevelopment.
Due to the size and complexity of many commercial demolition projects, they typically require the use of multiple excavators to complete. Demolition options often used include implosion, deconstruction, mechanical demolition, or selective demolition.

Residential Demolition

This commonly refers to the total or partial demolition of a single-family home, apartment complex, housing unit, or other residential property. The goal is to remove an unsafe or abandoned property, to make room for a new residential building, or to create space to renovate or extend a current property. These projects are usually completed in a day or few. With the project being smaller, residential demolition requires less equipment and is carried out in less intensive methods.

Selective Demolition

When you need to remove just a small part of a building, selective demolition would be your go-to service. This short-term project can be completed on the interior or exterior parts of a structure. Ultimately, the rest of the building remains intact when completed. This demo method is ideal when a certain part of a building is unsafe, lacking in function, or generally not wanted. This may include the removal of walls, ceilings, or floors. This is a common cost-saving, eco-friendly choice frequently used for renovations.

Concrete & Asphalt Removal

Concrete and asphalt are heavy-duty materials that can be useful until they aren’t anymore. From showing signs of wear and tear to generally no longer being useful, sometimes the demolition of concrete or asphalt is needed. Concrete and asphalt removal can come in handy when one wants to remove an uneven sidewalk, old parking lot or road, deeply-cracked driveway, or pothole. The intent may be to make space for new developments or infrastructure. In other cases, this demolition may be done to simply make a property safer or more aesthetic. With the complexity of concrete and asphalt removal, a professional can get the job done swiftly with the right tools, all while ensuring the material gets properly disposed of at the time of project completion.

Structural Demolition

Structural demolition is a comprehensive process involving the dismantlement of an entire structure. The structure may be made of metal framing, wood, concrete, the list goes on. The demolishment of an entire structure may be chosen if the structure is unstable, contains hazardous materials, was damaged from a natural disaster, or doesn’t align with current building codes. With a building removed, opportunities to repurpose the land arise.

Professional Demolition Services in Southern California

Do you have a demolition project you need completed? Our Southern California

demolition company is skilled at all types of demolitions, including the removal of large commercial structures and partial demolitions on residential properties. We complete projects in a timely manner while adhering to local safety guidelines and requirements for optimal demolition. Give C&M Contracting in Yorba Linda, CA a call today for an estimate.

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