How to Demolish a Garage – Junk Doctors
When Garages Go Bad
The humble garage is a multi-faceted fixture of many suburban American homes. It’s the perfect place for storing possessions big or small, for doing handiwork, and for just hanging out when you want to feel both the comfort of the indoors and the briskness of the outside. Garages are our friends—our family members, even—so believe us: we know how tragic it can be when one falls into a state of disrepair. Not only is it the end of a place where you worked, played, and relaxed, but it’s also now a giant problem you need to deal with. What’s there to do in a situation like this? You could try to clean it up and keep it around, but age takes its toll; try to ignore it for too long, and you’ve got a health hazard on your hands. This brings us to your other option: garage demolition.
But that route has problems too, the greatest of which likely being the cost. The cost of garage demolition can be pretty steep, depending on who you go to. Not everyone has that kind of money. Fear not, however; with these handy tips from the pros at Junk Doctors, you should have a much easier time taking that garage down yourself, should you elect to do so!
DIY Garage Removal
When it comes to DIY garage demolition, one thing must be made abundantly clear: this stuff is no joke. Whenever you engage in demolition of any kind, there’s always a risk of injury to yourself or others; that’s why we recommend taking things slow and one step at a time. To start things off, clear out the garage of all items and decorations. Take all your bags, boxes, and large items outside and migrate them to another location—preferably a storage unit or shed nearby, if you have one.
After all the items are removed, you can begin dismantling the structure. Don’t get ahead of yourself, though; before you pull out your hammers and saws, consider the various “layers” of a garage. Behind the walls, you likely have electrical wiring and maybe even plumbing to account for. Trying to extract these elements yourself and especially without training is just asking for trouble. In all likelihood, you will need to contact some experts for the job—electricians to remove wiring, plumbers to take out pipes and alter water flow, and so forth. This is, of course, a great hassle and will cost a pretty penny in and of itself.
Finally, when all wires, piping, and other utilities are removed, you can begin disassembling the structure itself. This can be done as carefully or as violently as you prefer, though we recommend, again, to remain cautious when handling materials such as wood and metal.
The very last hurdle to overcome is to dispose of the demolished garage. Without a large truck or vehicle, you’ll probably be making multiple trips to the dump or recycling center. Only after everything is disposed of can you say that you are absolutely done.
The Alternative: Garage Demolition Contractors
Now that you’re familiar with the process of demolishing a garage yourself, let’s examine the alternative: getting a team to do your garage removal. If you’re willing to spare a bit of money, here’s what you can expect from a professional garage demolition appointment.
- Pro Haulers to Help with Garage Junk Removal. With a crew of experienced haulers at your side, cleaning out the garage and prepping it for demolition is made simple. We’ll even help relocate your materials to nearby storage locations just to expediate the process.
- Technicians to Remove Wiring and Plumbing. Discard those thoughts of getting costly electricians and plumbers to remove utilities from your garage. Most pro haulers are also trained enough to safely remove such installations, and at no extra cost to you!
- Heavy Machinery to Demolish the Structure Quickly and Safely. We can’t speak for other groups, but at least when you schedule a garage demolition with Junk Doctors, you’ll be treated to a satisfying yet safe tear down of your garage with our heavy equipment.
- Spacious Trucks to Cart Off the Remains. When the dismantling’s over and done with, you won’t have to worry about getting rid of the junk yourself. With our heavy-duty trucks, we’ll have all the wood and metal scraps loaded up and sent off without you lifting a finger.
In sum, professional garage demolition is: faster, safer, more efficient, and potentially less costly than trying to take matters into your own hands. Saving that little bit of cash on DIY doesn’t sound as appealing anymore, eh?
To Conclude
Maintaining a garage is no easy feat, no matter what job you’re looking to do. Whether it’s a garage clean out or a garage demolition, there are always many things to consider. That’s why Junk Doctors exists. Junk Doctors was founded to make your life easier, to make those difficult decisions not so bad after all. We live to serve, to please, and to satisfy all who reach out to us for help; so if you need a garage demolition or any other kind of demolition service, call Junk Doctors today!
