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Demolition Services: An Overview of What They Offer

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Demolition services are a crucial component of modern construction, renovation or redevelopment projects. They are responsible for safely removing existing structures that are no longer useful or suitable for the project. Demolition work is not something that should be taken lightly and requires a high degree of skill and experience. This blog post explores the significance of demolition services and delves into what they offer. Demolition Planning Demolition services start with careful planning.…

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3 Things to Know Before You Restump Your Home

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If the stumps under your home need replacing, then you might not be sure how this process works. If you’ve never had to deal with restumping in the past, then you don’t have any previous experience. Read on to improve your restumping knowledge. 1. You Shouldn’t Restump Your Home Yourself If you like doing DIY projects, then you might be thinking about doing your own restumping work. This is not a good idea.…

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Commercial Property Maintenance Tips

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One challenge experienced by commercial property owners is property maintenance. It is especially so if the property has a high, daily walk-in rate. This article contains intricate details on how to maintain your commercial property.  Set Property Use Rules The best way to prevent the misuse of the various facilities and amenities in your commercial building is by setting the rules on the use of the common property. It is a sure way to compel tenants and their clients to be careful when on the premises.…

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What You Need to Know About Salt Damp Inspection

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If a damp-proof barrier was not installed at the foundation level of your house during construction, the chances are high that you might experience salt damp. You should also know that sometimes, a damp-proof barrier may have been installed, but it was of poor quality. Additionally, the installation may not have been done correctly, leading to salt damp risk. What Is Salt Damp? In the absence of a damp-proof barrier, water from the ground rises through your porous walls (a process known as capillary action) and evaporates.…

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The Importance of Seeking Commercial Fencing Repairs as Soon as They Are Required

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Commercial fencing is fundamental for any business that runs its operations from an isolated lot, as this structure will provide your property with the privacy and the security it requires every day. However, once this fencing is installed, not many business owners pay attention to its condition throughout its lifetime. Granted, you may have your hands full with your duties to keep the business’s bottom line profitable but neglecting the maintenance and repairs of your perimeter fencing poses a security breach, which can translate into massive losses.…

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How To Financially Plan And Save On Your House Demolition

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Home demolitions can cost in the thousands of dollars and require lengthy planning processes. Over 800 ‘historic’ homes are demolished every week in Australia, and limited financing options are available without reconstruction funding. Therefore, you will need to plan effectively, cutting out excess costs such as de-cluttering and other types of manual labour. The rates you are expected to pay will depend on the materials used in building your home, the complexity of the demolition process, the excavation costs and whether or not asbestos is present in the house.…

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Why Residential Asbestos Disposal Should Never Be A DIY Endeavour

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Although it is now a banned material, asbestos was a commonly employed construction material since it was considered an effective yet affordable form of insulation. Hence, it was utilised to coat pipes, as a sound insulator in walls and more. Nonetheless, the health risks that it poses has made a good number of homeowners vigilant about the presence of this material in their home. But if you think that your house contains asbestos, it is inadvisable to try to dispose of it on your own.…

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Signs that Your Foundation Requires Commercial Underpinning

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A strong foundation is crucial when you are putting up a building so that the people who work in your building and the buildings around it will be safe. Commercial underpinning helps strengthen and support foundations that are failing. Here are three signs that your foundation is failing and needs underpinning.  Sloping Floors  It takes time to notice your floors are starting to slope. Every building begins with even floors. If your commercial building’s floor starts to slope, you need to check its foundation.…

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What You Should Know About Foundation Underpinning

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It is not uncommon to find the foundation of your home, building or structure showing visual signs of damage or even the structure or building showing signs of sinking. Such signs include: Cracks on exterior walls Sticking doors and windows as a result of uneven frames Bowed walls Foundation cracks Cabinets separating from walls Uneven floors, etc. Foundation damage should be repaired as soon as possible because the work of the foundation is to offer support to the entire structure or building.…

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3 Critical Pre-Demolition Inspection Surveys

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House demolitions often seem straightforward to property owners because the main demolition lasts only a couple of hours. However, nothing could be further from the truth because a lot of preparation is involved in the process. Pre-demolition inspection is a critical part of the preparation process, and it goes a long way in making the demolition both legal and safe. This article highlights vital surveys conducted during a pre-demolition inspection.…

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