Demolition isn’t always a good idea, especially when the structure is sound and functional despite everything added to it. However, many people prefer tearing down everything and starting again from the scratch, but that’s not always a good idea. There is an alternative to demolishing a structure and starting over again.
With the right foundation, a building can be modified and made into what it needs to be. To ensure you get the blank canvas to paint the picture, you simply need to strip out everything that is inside the building, leaving the structural integrity intact. But how to decide which option to choose and when. To learn that, here we have provided a guide that discusses the pros and cons of demolition and strip-out.
Things you need to know about demolition
Demolition is a process of completely tearing down the structure to its foundations. There are a lot of cleanups involved in demolishing a building. All that will be left after tearing down the entire structure is the foundation, which can also be hauled off. The procedure can be expensive, but after it is finished and all the trash has been removed, there is still building to be done. Before you start pouring new foundations and building the new structure, the land needs to be prepared and levelled.
In general, tearing down a structure and then rebuilding the site is expensive and can require a lot of extra effort. Therefore, it is only good to employ when the original structure must be demolished.
Things you need to know about strip out
When a building is stripped-out, almost everything from the inside is removed save for the columns. This gives you a fully blank canvas to work with, and you can easily alter the layout design, add more rooms, and instal new walls and plumbing, etc. to suit your needs. While there is definitely a cost involved, it is significantly less than demolishing the entire building, and you should expect to put much less into remodelling than building from scratch.
Which one to choose: demolition or strip out?
There are a lot of considerations to take in both these works. You may have specific reasons for wanting to reuse or demolish an existing structure. However, in general, using the current framework if there is no structure problem is a good idea. A strip-out would be a good option in this situation. And if the building is not structurally sound, demolition is a wiser and safer decision. So it also needs a professional demolition contractor’s consultation for which one to choose.
Contact us for a free consultation
At Deft Demo, we have experienced demolition professionals who have extensive experience in strip-out demolition and defit. Being a leading strip-out service provider in Sydney, we can inspect your structure and give your the right and honest advice on whether to choose demolition or strip-out. Feel free to contact us through our phone number or email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.