Demolition is the systematic dismantling of buildings, including residential, such as homes and modular homes, or commercial, such as office buildings and warehouses. Partial demolition is where you only tear down one part of a building, which is what many homeowners do. Cheyenne Hauling offers residential and commercial demolition services. We are often asked by customers if they should DIY demolition. Continue reading below for our analysis, and contact us for a free estimate today!
PROS TO DIY DEMOLITON
May Save Money
The number one reason that people decide to DIY demolition is to save money. While this can be a good idea, it’s best if you have experience for DIY demolition. There is definitely much more involved than knocking down walls, and you can do more damage than you intend to.
Perform the Job On Your Timeframe
When you DIY demolition, you can do the job on your timeframe, meaning you can start and finish without a deadline. This allows you to spread out the cost of the renovation materials that you’ll need.
CONS TO DIY DEMOLITION
Demolition Can Be Dangerous
Anything that involves large pieces of debris can cause injury and/or damage. Areas of the building can become structurally unsound. And, there is usually a lot of dust that can irritate your eyes and lungs if breathed in.
Demolition Can Cause Damage
If you are unsure how to use certain hand tools and/or heavy equipment, you may cause damage to parts of your home or office space that you didn’t mean to.
Demolition is Hard Work
While the first times you swing a sledgehammer and smash items can be fun, if you do this repeatedly, you can soon be wore out.
Demolition Takes Times
Demolition takes time, especially if you don’t have the experience, knowledge, or the right tools.
SHOULD YOU DIY HOME OR OFFICE DEMOLITION?
With something like demolition, we recommend that you hire a professional demolition company in Cheyenne. There is just too many things that can go wrong when you DIY demolition that can end up costing you much more in the long run.
If you are interested in professional demolition services for your home or office, call Cheyenne Hauling for a free estimate today!