Old buildings often pose a challenge for their owners. Depending on how well they’ve been maintained over the years, they may not be in the right condition for use, whether it be a commercial space or home. If you have an older building that isn’t in good enough condition for what you need it to be, you have a couple options: renovate it or demolish it. But how do you know which option is right for your needs?
The biggest factor to consider when deciding between renovation and demolition is safety. If structural stability or hazard levels are any concern, you’re better off going with demolition. Renovation is fine for smaller projects where a structure is mostly intact but may require a small expansion or a couple walls to come down. It is not appropriate for buildings where safety is any cause for concern, especially for condemned buildings.
You’ll also want to consider just how much work will need to be done to renovate a space before it’s ready for use. For example, let’s say you purchased a small home on a lot that you love. If you love the lot but the home itself requires extensive changes, including major layout changes or significant square footage additions, demolition may be more appropriate. This allows you to start from the very beginning rather than having to take an extensive amount of time and resources trying to renovate a space that may not even look how you want it to look by the time you’re done with it.
If you need a building demolition service for your property, call us here at Double D Construction Services, Inc. With over 25 years of experience, we know how to keep surrounding structures safe while we work and will clean up a lot when we’re done.
Reach out to us today for all your building demolition needs.