What this work involves
Distinguish structural and non-structural elements and check existing services. Discuss protection, waste removal and suspect materials. Potentially hazardous materials should be assessed by an appropriately qualified party first.
- Survey and work boundaries
- Structure and service checks
- Protection of retained parts
- Dust, noise and traffic arrangements
- Separated waste and preparation for following work
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Investigate existing connections before attaching new structural elements.
What the drawing needs to explain
Mark intact, damaged and unassessed areas on photographs. Add the old-to-new junction detail with proposed materials and treatment.
Decide this before construction
Start with a survey and trial repair, reviewing the result before treating the whole surface. Protect retained elements while removing adjoining material.
Cost factors for this service
Materials, access, waste and protection influence the price. Unknown or suspect materials may require further investigation.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs, plans and a clear record of what must remain.
Questions about the work
Can demolition start immediately?
Not before structure, services, possible hazardous materials and any notification or permission requirements have been considered.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.