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   p_m | May 03, 2001 03:20am | #1

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   If the carriage house is a beautiful Victorian structure, don't bid on it and don't do it.
   Otherwise, a .50 cal. machine gun is very effective. Charge per bullet.
   -Peter

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   Timothy_Finn | May 03, 2001 03:24am | #2

   *Don't worry, this is no beauty, Mother Nature has already done half the job

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   Gabe_Martel | May 03, 2001 03:41am | #3

   *No such thing as a no brainer when it comes to demolition.Check with the local dumps first to make sure that they don't require special permits. Make sure that it doesn't contain any asbestos, lead paint or other hazardous material. Don't forget to find out if you need permits and insurance for demolition work in your area.Above all, know what your doing and work safe.Gabe

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   LocalBulldog_ | May 03, 2001 04:09am | #4

   *It's the guys that think a demo is "a no brainer" that usually get hurt.

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   pat_white | May 03, 2001 05:53am | #5

   *that a boy bulldog

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   James_DuHamel | May 03, 2001 08:27am | #6

   *Demo work a no brainer? I do not think so at all. I do a lot of demo, and the advice I will offer is to be careful. Much more careful than you would building things because in demo work, everything could very easily fall on your head.Unless you are using a bulldozer, or like equipment to just go in and smash it all down, then you will need to disassemble the structure bit by bit, and very carefully. Take out the wrong support first and it will fall on you. I usually start at the top, and work my way down (if at all possible). Just make sure ALL utilities and gas are turned off before you do anything else. And keep your eye out for materials that can be salvaged, and be extra careful in removing those. If nothing else, you can sell them and make a little extra money for your efforts.As Gabe so wisely stated, check with the dump first to see if you need special permits. Asbestos and lead paint are something else mentioned to check out. Check for special permits if needed, and then just figure out how much time and effort you think it will take you (on a bad day), and then double it. Good luck...James DuHamel

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   Dan-O | May 03, 2001 08:42pm | #7

   *Hey Timothy Finn,Don't be a "Huckleberry!" Look before you leap and you've gotten some good feedback already.Check your permit and special regulations with the town. You may have to keep it wet in progress. And the toxic advice is worth noting.My advice to you would be to do a "mock" bid. Imagineyourself as the principal looking to get the job done. Do all the bona fide legwork as per tipping fees and trucking. Get a few courtesy bids from others with regard to this type of work and find out who else does it in your area. Are you dealing with utilities? What about salvage people and scavengers and recyclables?How would the job get done, by hand or machine or by "match!" Either way, look at it from another perspective before wading in with the sledge. How about help, are you a one man show? Make provision to have and pay help even if its temporary. Collect all your information and formulate a bid proposal.Mark up your your expenses and allow for your time in prep and contingencies. Above all, work safe and have fun...go get 'em!Dan-O

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   GACC_DAllas | May 03, 2001 11:45pm | #8

   *I'd hire a demo company, mark it up 15% and there you go.Ed.

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   Timothy_Finn | May 03, 2001 11:46pm | #9

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   hey, I was offered a job to take down a 3 bay carriage house & haul the debris to the dump. I'm just starting out, (remodeled an apartment w/ experienced guys last year). Any advice on how to bid? Also, anything special I need to know about demo work or is it a no - brainer job? As always I appreciate any info from you guys that know a lot more than I do.