Tips Before Starting Demolition Works

Identifying load-bearing structures: Before tearing down any wall or partition, always check the architectural plan of the apartment. Demolishing load-bearing (structural) walls, beams, and columns is strictly prohibited, as it compromises the stability of the entire building. Disconnecting utilities: Before starting any work, thoroughly turn off and shut down all engineering utilities: electricity, water, and gas. Accidental damage to a pipe or an old cable during demolition can lead to disastrous consequences. Warning the neighbors: Demolition is the loudest and dustiest phase of renovation. Inform your neighbors in advance and carry out the work only during legally permitted hours to avoid conflicts and fines. Construction waste removal: Agree with the workers in advance whether bagging the debris, carrying it downstairs, and hauling it away via a dedicated dump truck (to an official construction landfill) is included in the price. Dumping construction waste into regular household trash bins is prohibited. Protecting the elevator and hallway: To prevent damage to the common hallway and elevator while hauling materials down, prep and wrap the elevator walls and floors in advance using cardboard boxes or protective plastic sheeting. 💡 Trust the professionals: Find experienced crews for wall demolition and old renovation stripping, equipped with their own specialized tools and waste removal services on the platform: services.ss.ge