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C.A. Strout & Sons

Bangor, ME

C.A. Strout & Sons is a Maine excavation contractor offering site work preparation and demolition to the Greater Bangor area. Three generations deep, we can... more

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DM&J Waste, Inc

Winterport, ME

DM&J Waste, Inc is a locally-owned waste company with two locations in Winterport and Ellsworth. We can demolish buildings of all shapes and sizes,... more

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Hughes Bros. Inc.

Hampden, ME

Hughes Bros. Inc. has been a pillar in the Bangor, ME community for over 90 years and is a trusted resource for a wide range of... more

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N.S. Giles Foundations Inc

Bangor, ME

Let the experts at N.S. Giles Foundations, Inc. get your project off to a strong start with quality commercial demolition. Since 1998, we've provided quality... more

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R. F. Jordan & Sons Construction, Inc.

Ellsworth, ME

R. F. Jordan & Sons Construction, Inc. is a family-owned and operated site-work contractor servicing the Bar Harbor, ME area. We have a large staff of... more

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Want It Gone! Junk Removal & Demolition

Hampden, ME

Want It Gone! Junk Removal & Demolition has provided services to the Greater Bangor area for the past 30 years. We are ready to get the job... more

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Whitmore Contracting Inc

Eddington, ME

At Whitmore Contracting, we offer residential and commercial services throughout Central and Downeast Maine. We are family owned and operated and take pride in our... more

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Commercial Demolition Tips for Brooksville, ME

How is commercial demolition done?

Just as there's more than one way to demolish a house, there's more than one way to demolish a commercial structure, too.

Method 1: Mechanical Demolition

Mechanical demolition is the most common method for commercial demolition because it is generally the least expensive option and can be completed quickly.  Performed using heavy machinery, like bulldozers, excavators, wrecking balls, wire rope pulls, etc., commercial demolition equipment requires highly qualified professionals and can produce some serious noise and mess. Plenty of vibrations, dust, and airborne debris are just some of the things to expect from mechanical demolition.

Method 2: Deconstruction/Dismantling

Deconstruction is the process of reverse construction and involves dismantling the structure from top-to-bottom, piece-by-piece with the intention of salvaging as much as possible. Although deconstruction is a slower-going and more expensive process than mechanical demolition, it can be rewarding. By re-using or selling salvaged materials, you can often recoup much of your investment.

Method 3: Explosion/Implosion

Explosion or implosion is the most efficient of all commercial demolition methods and, therefore, the least expensive. However, it's often only ideal when mechanical demolition and deconstruction aren't an option. This is due to the various public health concerns and risks associated with this type of demolition (i.e., air quality concerns, flying debris, environmental issues, etc.)