The weather is warming up, and your outdoor to-do list is getting longer. What are the most important tasks that you want to finish this year on your property? Whether you are getting ready to clear land or you need help with demolition, our team at Mikula is here to help every step of the way.
The summer often feels like the best time to approach demolition projects. The days are long, and the weather is favorable, allowing you to complete the project as quickly as possible. You want to have a fast and effective outcome, which is why it makes sense to hire a professional New Jersey demolition contractor that you can trust.
In this guide, we are taking a look at the essential steps to help you maintain the highest levels of safety during your upcoming demolition. If you have questions or need help with this process, then reach out to our team at Mikula for more information. We offer careful planning and precise execution, ensuring that every detail is addressed along the way.
Create a Plan and Assess the Project
Before any heavy equipment pulls up on site, you need to make sure that you have a clear plan in place for the demolition. What types of materials are being removed (and are there any special considerations for disposal)? How much hauling and cleanup will be needed after the demolition is complete?
We take the time to understand what your project involves in order to create an ideal plan for your unique needs. Many property owners don’t have a complete understanding of what it’s going to take to handle the project safely. Instead of taking the risk with a DIY project, a better solution is to bring in an expert team for assistance.
Our proactive approach with upfront prep is essential for preventing accidents. We are careful to not only protect your property and the surrounding buildings but also reduce the risk of injury or accident for anyone on the site.
Protect Your Property and Surroundings
There are times when nearby buildings or features are accidentally damaged during the demolition because the New Jersey demolition contractor didn’t take the proper care to avoid these issues. At Mikula, our primary goal is safety for both our workers and the job site. We work to ensure that our team members are highly trained and focused on the job at hand. By focusing on safety for all personnel, we are simultaneously protecting your project from complications that may arise during your demolition. At the same time, we also put protections for the existing structure in place, such as covering windows, laying down plywood, and shielding the landscaping with tarps.
Potential domino effects can occur when a portion of the building is being taken down, which is why we are careful to protect all attached structures. We’ll study the building plans and identify a load-bearing wall, then bring in the right equipment that allows us to complete the demolition with care and accuracy. If needed, the surrounding structures will be reinforced. We follow all of these steps upfront in order to reduce the risk of costly or irreversible damage.
Turn Off Power and Utilities
Demolition will never move forward until the power and utilities have been disconnected completely. In fact, your project will not receive a permit to move forward if this step has not been completed. Turning off the power is one of the most effective ways to ensure safety protocols, especially because many demolition accidents are related to live lines. Make sure your New Jersey demolition contractor shuts down the power, gas, and water in the area before they start working.
Everything needs to be shut off at the source to prevent any issues as the demolition process progresses. Keep full documentation about which things have been turned off, and you can even mark the areas with visual reminders so that all team members are on the same page about managing the utilities.
Do you have a large or complicated demolition site? In addition to hiring a New Jersey demolition contractor, it can also be helpful to bring a plumber and/or electrician on site so that they can double-check all of the connections before the team gets started with the demolition.
Keep the Work Area Clean and Safe
Tidiness is a key factor that will impact the overall safety on the site. Our professional crew will be proactive about keeping an eye on waste generated throughout the project and leaving as clean a worksite as possible when the job is done.
Organization is integral to an efficient worksite. Large-scale demolition projects can create a great deal of waste, and our goal is to ensure the conclusion of the project is safe, efficient, and tidy. We will use a truck demo directly to a site and utilize dumpsters or haul-away services to maintain forward progress and stay ahead of the mess.
Use the Right Tools and Equipment
Ask your New Jersey demolition contractor about the types of equipment that will be used during the demolition. The selection of equipment and staff matters and can make a difference in keeping the demolition safer and more efficient.
Because our team tackles whole-structure demolition projects both big and small, we employ heavy equipment and experienced operators to ensure that the job is done efficiently and all debris is cleared away effectively. Ensuring staff are properly trained and maintain safety certifications provides peace of mind while these large pieces of equipment are being used.
It’s also critical for crew members to always have the proper PPE for the type of project being completed, some examples being hard hats, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.
Work With a Trusted New Jersey Demolition Contractor
When you are ready to move forward with your demolition project, it’s time to reach out to a New Jersey demolition contractor. Mikula is always here to help! We’ll provide customized demolition services based on your unique needs, ensuring that safety is always the top priority every step of the way. Contact us to learn more about residential and commercial demolition services.