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Tripodi Contracting

Canandaigua, NY
  • Commercial Services
  • Exteriors
  • Interiors
  • 35+ years of experience
  • Offers free estimates

For over 35 years, Tripodi Contracting has been providing a wide range of services throughout Rochester, NY and surrounding areas, like commercial demolition. Our staff is... more

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Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group

Ithaca, NY
5.0
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Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group has more than 20 years of industry experience. We offer a variety of demolition services, including house demolition, commercial building demolition, concrete... more

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jims five star services

Franklinville, NY

Jim's Five Star Services, based in Franklinville, NY, serves the Greater Buffalo, NY area with flat-bed trucking, bulldozing and other construction site work. Whether... more

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Capricorn Construction

Bergen, NY
5.0
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Capricorn Construction is located in Rochester, New York and serves surrounding areas in a number of ways. They specialize in a wide range of services,... more

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Commercial Demolition Tips for Amity, NY

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.)