An Overview of What a Commercial Demolition Looks Like

An Overview of What a Commercial Demolition Looks Like

Commercial Demolition is not your fun swinging of sledgehammers and kicking down walls as you may have seen on reality tv. Commercial demolition is a dangerous and serious work. It requires absolute care provided by professionals who specialize in demolition of commercial properties. 

Survey

Often, the first step in demolishing a commercial property is a survey of the site. A specialist will evaluate the structure being demolished, and the surrounding area, taking note of traffic concerns, hazardous materials, and what machinery and number of team members are needed to complete the project. 

Permits

The excavating company will then request the proper permits from the local city or state government to ensure a safe demolition as well as the coordination with local utilities and service agencies. It is essential for the excavating company and municipalities to work together.

Safety

Next, the team will establish a safety plan. It is important to know what dangers exist and to plan for the safety of the team, neighbors, and the surrounding community. This may include the removal of hazardous materials from the site, placing proper fencing around the perimeter, and notifying the community of the upcoming demolition especially if explosives are to be used. 

Clearing

The team will then begin the pre-demolition work of clearing out the structure. All interior items will need to be removed if the project is a total demolition or an interior demolition. 

These items are disposed of or recycled depending on the owner’s preference which is determined during the on site survey. 

Demolition

Demolition is ready to begin once the site is safely cleared of all interior items and hazardous materials. The demolition will involve skilled operators, heavy equipment, and machinery depending on the structure. These may include bulldozers, wrecking balls, front loaders, and cranes. Shrock Excavation has a vast fleet of equipment to efficiently complete each project. 

Clean Up

Finally, the removal of debris will begin. The materials to be repurposed will be separated from the materials being disposed of. In the event of a deconstructive demolition, the materials will be preserved and reused per the owner. 

Shrock Excavating has a long history of serving the Ohio interior with professional, safe, and quality commercial demolition. With state of the art equipment and certified team members, you can have peace of mind that our team will get your project done right. Contact us today for a consultation.