Selective Demolition and Strip Outs, Chester

Have you been considering a renovation of your home? If you are thinking of upgrading some rooms in your house, you will most likely have to remove parts of the existing structure and fixtures first. This is a messy business, as it results in a big quantity of waste and results in an inconvenience in your daily life. The selective demolition, or strip out may be big or small, but it requires some detailed planning and making decisions about how you will go about it.

 

What is a Strip Out?

Selective demolition or strip out as it is called, is when you wish to renovate or refurbish your kitchen, bathroom, or any other room in your house by dismantling or removing only certain parts of a building or structure, rather than demolishing the complete structure. Because dismantling often occurs while normal daily activities are maintained, it is important to plan carefully for the time frame, cost, and discomfort that you will go through. We at Rubbish Removal Chester are experts at hauling away debris from demolitions and can advise on how to tackle the waste removal. 

 

Stripping the Kitchen: What to look out for 

A modern, well planned kitchen is a big selling point of a house, and a kitchen upgrade adds real value. As styles and tastes change, a new, modern look for your kitchen will probably have a free-flowing design. This will need the breakout of walls and the reengineering of the electrics, gasworks, and plumbing. Preparing for a new kitchen is a challenging task, as there is basic and specialized work involved. At the same time, a kitchen is a room that is normally in daily use , so you’d wish this job to be done as quickly as possible. 

The strip out that you could possibly do yourself may include the removal of work surfaces, cupboards, wall tiles, and small brickworks. At Rubbish Removal Chester, we are masters of the removal of appliances like refrigerators, ovens and microwaves, dishwashers and washing machines. Together with your breakout waste we can haul them away at short notice, even on the same day.

We recommend that for difficult and complex demolitions, and changes to water, electricity and gas piping, be done by qualified contractors.

 

Bathroom Strip Outs

A bathroom renovation is also a popular upgrade to a house, and if you decide you want a new look, a complete strip out is normally needed. As this is a difficult, messy job that may require new plumbing, we recommend a contractor to assist you. We strongly suggest that you plan well in advance and have all the new components onsite when you start, as you will want this job completed as swiftly as possible. While there are some DIY items to be done such as removing tiles or cupboards, it's mostly a job for a licensed contractor. You will need to dispose of all the break-out items. There will be value in the old components, which you can sell to a second-hand dealer. We will assist with the waste removal, including the hot tub removal, and recycling of old cupboards, toilets, shower partitions, and basins. 

We will leave you with a clean, empty shell for you to begin your new bathroom build.

 

General, small demolitions around the house

Most items removed in a small demolition are still perfectly good to use. After all, you have been using them for years. Do not be tempted to be like the guy you saw on TV who swings a long-handled 10-pound hammer, smashing everything to smithereens. This does not help you at all. It may get the job done quicker, but you will not be able to recycle any of your old materials and appliances.

Small jobs that you can do yourself, and have materials that we can collect and help you recycle are:

• A garage conversion or granny flat renovation
• Fence demolition of metal, wood, wire, or plastic
• Patio renovation of wood, metal, or roof sheeting
• Shed demolition
• Internal household strip outs 

 

Useful tips for recycling strip out materials

 

• Fixtures and fittings

 

Old fixtures and fittings should be carefully dismantled by unscrewing individual components like cupboard shelves and partitions, making them easy to remove. Our professional team can assist with the recycling or donating them to a worthy cause.

 

• Concrete and masonry

 

With some creative applications, concrete and masonry products can be recycled by crushing the materials and reusing them for surfaces like driveways or paths. You could do this yourself on your property or we can haul away the concrete debris for you and dispose of it in a responsible way.

 

• Doors and windows

 

Careful removal, by chipping away at the edges of the frame, not breaking glass in the windows, keeping woodwork free from scratches, will help keep their value. There is a ready market for used doors and windows at flea markets and yard sales.

 

• Wood products

 

The recycling of used wood is a popular and common practice. DIY enthusiasts are always on the lookout for timber for reuse. After all, timber is one of the most recyclable materials. When doing your strip out, think of the future user, and try to remove as carefully as possible to keep the wood good for future use.

 

DIY or Contractors: Being Moneywise

These extended periods whilst we many are working from home, you may feel inclined to do the strip outs yourself. Check whether you have the right tools, or if extra people are needed, and the difficulty of the work. Of course, you will save money this way, but you will have to live with all the mess. There is a lot to be said for calling the experts to do your demolition jobs. If you hire a contractor check with references to ensure that the demolition is performed safely and accurately. Rubbish Removal Chester will collect the waste and debris from the demolition leaving your site empty and clear from any rubbish.

 

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