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What a GC Should Get From a Demolition Subcontractor
For general contractors and developers: the license, insurance, scope, permits, asbestos plan and handoff to expect from a demo sub.
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The Teardown
Straight answers on tearing things down in South Florida: permits, costs, asbestos, tight lots, storm damage and how to hire the right contractor. New articles are added regularly.
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How to Demolish a House on a Tight Lot
When the neighbors are a few feet away: hand demolition vs. machines, protecting the house next door, shared walls, vibration and access.
Read article - Licensing
The Risks of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor in Florida
What Florida law says about unlicensed contractors and rented licenses, what it can cost you, and how to spot a rented license before you sign.
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Storm-Damaged and Unsafe Structure Demolition
What to do after a hurricane, flood or fire, or when a building is declared unsafe: insurance steps, the 50 percent rule and unsafe structure orders.
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Asbestos and Demolition in Florida
When an asbestos survey and notice are required before demolition, how it works in each county, and what the 1981 date really means.
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Commercial Interior Demolition Guide
Planning a strip-out in an occupied building: approvals, MEP disconnects, working around tenants and scheduling.
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How to Prepare a House for Demolition: Checklist
Paperwork, utilities, belongings, salvage, neighbors and what to expect on demolition day.
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Demolition Timeline: From Permit to Clean Lot
How long a house demolition takes in South Florida, step by step, and the most common causes of delays.
Read article - Pools
Pool Removal vs. Pool Fill-In
Full removal or partial fill-in? Cost, permits, resale disclosure and building on the spot later.
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