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Make sure the contractor you hire is properly licensed.

In Florida, a state or local license is required to contract for the demolition of all buildings or residences. This includes a certified or registered Division I contractor’s license, a state certified specialty contractors license, or a local certificate of competency that corresponds to the specific type of structure being demolished.

• Demolition licensing FAQs
• Licensing 101: A State-by-State Guide to Contractor License Requirements

Follow the necessary steps before demolition.

Demolition cannot begin before the proper steps are followed and the necessary precautions are taken. Generally speaking, the contractor you hire will handle these steps, but always be sure to clear that up with them from the start.

In Florida, this generally includes:

• Obtaining the necessary permits from your local building department
• Submitting notice to the department 10 working days prior to beginning the demo
• Conducting an asbestos survey
• Removing friable or potential friable asbestos-containing materials prior to any work
• Having an accredited person on site during the removal of friable material
• Removing and storing any hazardous materials
• Using water on-site to limit the amount of dust particles in the air

Learn more: Management of Demolition and Renovation Waste Fact Sheet

Don’t forget about debris disposal.

Demolition is messy, and if your contractor doesn’t include the cost of hauling and disposing that debris in your contract, then you’re going to be left responsible for cleaning up that mess.

A great way to do that is with the help of a dumpster. Ranging from 10 to 40 yards, it’s a convenient way to manage debris from all kinds of demo projects.

• Is a 30 yard dumpster the right size for my project?
• Is a 40 yard dumpster the right size for my project?