Demolition
Tearing out a kitchen, bathroom or floor goes faster and safer when the space is ready. A simple checklist for before, during and after.
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An interior demolition — taking out an old kitchen, a bathroom, drywall, tile or flooring — is the first step of almost every renovation. Done right, it leaves a clean, safe space for what comes next. A little preparation on your side makes the day shorter and avoids surprises.
Before the work day
- Empty the room. Take out furniture, decorations and anything you want to keep. What stays, we cover and protect.
- Point out what stays. Cabinets, fixtures or trim you want to reuse should be marked before we start.
- Shut-offs. Know where the water shut-off and the electrical panel are. Plumbing and electrical disconnections should be handled before the tear-out.
- Clear the path. We need a clear route from the room to the outside to carry debris safely.
Safety during the tear-out
Demolition creates dust and noise. We use protective gear and keep the work area closed off, but it helps if kids and pets stay away from the area while we work. Older homes can have materials that need special handling; if you know your home has had testing done, share it with us.
Debris and clean-up
Debris is loaded and hauled away as part of the job — you don't have to rent a dumpster or deal with the pile. When we finish, the space is swept and ready for the next trade.
What we don't do
We focus on repairs, demolition and outdoor services. We don't build new houses — but we leave the room ready for whoever does the rebuild.
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