Interior vs. Exterior Demolition: Which One Do You Really Need?
Interior demolition removes walls, flooring, and fixtures inside a home without touching the structural frame, and typically costs $2 to $8 per square foot. Exterior demolition addresses siding, roofing, foundations, and outbuildings, and generally costs $5 to $17 per square foot because it involves heavier equipment and structural work. Choose interior for a remodel, exterior […]
Commercial vs. Residential Demolition Permits in South Florida: What’s the Difference?
Commercial vs. residential demolition permits in South Florida differ in three core ways: review complexity, required documentation, and cost. Residential demolition permits in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties follow a relatively standard process with fewer supporting documents. In contrast, commercial demolition permits require structural engineering review, additional safety plans, and often coordination with multiple […]
How Long After Demolition Can You Apply for a New Construction Permit in Broward County?
You can apply for a new construction permit after demolition in Broward County as soon as your demolition permit’s final inspection passes, which typically happens within 1 to 2 weeks after physical demolition ends. Broward County or its cities impose no mandatory waiting period between demolition and the issuance of new construction permits. The realistic […]
10 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make Before Starting Demolition (And How to Avoid Them)
The most common and costly demolition mistakes are skipping a professional assessment, starting work without a permit, hiring the cheapest contractor rather than a properly licensed one, and failing to disconnect utilities or to test for hazardous materials first. Each of these can cause project delays, code violations, or serious safety hazards, and all are […]
How to Prepare Your Home for Demolition in Florida
To prepare your Florida home for demolition, you need to pull a permit, disconnect all utilities, complete a hazardous materials inspection on pre-1980 homes, remove personal belongings, notify neighbors, and fence the site before any equipment arrives. Most homes can be fully prepped in 7 to 14 days, though asbestos or permit backlogs can extend […]
Asbestos Found Before Demolition in Broward County: What It Costs and What Happens Next
If asbestos is found before your demolition in Broward County, your project will pause but not stop permanently. The asbestos demolition cost in Broward County for a standard residential abatement typically runs $1,500 to $3,000 for a single-family home, and $5,000 to $30,000 or more for larger structures or widespread contamination. Once a licensed abatement […]
What Documents Do You Need to Apply for a Demolition Permit in South Florida?
The demolition permit documents you will need in South Florida include a completed permit application, proof of property ownership, a site plan or survey, an asbestos inspection report, a contractor license and insurance certificate, utility disconnect confirmations, and a Notice of Commencement. Requirements vary slightly across Miami-Dade, Broward County, and Palm Beach counties, but all […]
Broward County Demolition Permits, Regulations & Construction Debris Rules
In Broward County, you need a demolition permit before tearing down any structure, including sheds, under Florida Building Code – Existing Building, Section 105.1. The process also involves utility disconnect approvals, a licensed contractor, possible tree removal, erosion control permits, and proper disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris at approved facilities. Pre-1980 structures also […]
Dust Control for Demolition Projects in Florida
The most effective dust control combines pre-wetting materials before demolition begins, continuous water misting during demolition, and negative-air HEPA filtration in enclosed spaces. In Florida, contractors must also comply with FDEP air quality standards and local permit conditions in counties such as Broward and Miami-Dade. A licensed demolition contractor will combine several of these methods […]