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Questions about Demolition & Site Clearance
Plain answers to common questions on this service, grouped by what you are trying to find out. Each answer starts with the direct reply.
Eligibility & documents
- Are demolition contractors required to hold any licence or registration?What a careful owner asks a demolition contractor to show, why requirements vary by authority, and how to confirm them before signing the work order.
- What paperwork should I collect from the contractor after demolition?A closing checklist of records to collect once demolition ends, covering waste disposal, utility disconnections and permissions, so the file is closed.
Choosing & comparing
- What is the difference between demolition and site clearance?Learn how demolition and site clearance differ in scope, what each usually includes, and how to word the work order so nothing is left out or paid twice.
- Should I get a structural assessment before deciding to demolish?See why an independent structural assessment is usually worth commissioning before demolishing an ageing building, and what it can tell you about options.
Risks & problems
- What insurance cover should a demolition contractor carry for third-party damage?Know which insurance policies protect you from claims when demolition harms neighbours, passers-by or workers, and how to verify them before work begins.
- Who is liable if demolition debris is dumped illegally by the contractor?Understand how responsibility for illegally dumped demolition waste may be traced, why the owner is not automatically safe, and how to reduce the exposure.
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