While old buildings certainly have their charm, eventually the cost of maintaining these properties becomes cost prohibitive. In these situations demolition in London may be the best option for the landlord to consider.
However, as a landlord, you need to be aware that taking down a building is not as simple as it may appear in the movies or when you see a building being imploded or demolished on the news. The larger the building and the more densely populated the area is around the building the greater the planning and pre-demolition work that will need to be completed.
Regulations
There are many different laws and regulations with regards to demolition in London. These include Construction (Design & Management) CDM 2007 as well as Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002. The latter is particularly important to the general public as it outlines the precautious that must be put in place during any demolition in London or throughout the country to prevent exposure to asbestos that is all too often found throughout older buildings.
Planning
A company that provides services for demolition in London including asbestos testing, surveying, removal and disposal is a great asset to the project. This will allow you to work with one company to complete the entire demolition from planning through to dismantling of the structure in a safe and efficient way following all regulations and guidelines.
Planning for a demolition in London will often take the longest time as this will include testing various areas of the building and material in the building to determine if asbestos is present.
When these areas are determined they are then sealed off from the general building and the asbestos is removed using the correct technique. This includes the use of highly powerful Class H vacuums that can remove particles from the air to prevent contamination of surrounding environments.
Once the asbestos is removed and the site is considered safe for general demolition in London the next phase will begin. Often this is the fastest part of the project and also the one that is most interesting for all involved. A top company will be able to coordinate and complete your entire project within the timeline set, ensuring that you can move forward with your new construction.
