Find Kansas Demolition Contractors

Find the right contractor for the job.

In the state of Kansas, a contractor must possess a General Construction license in order to perform any demolition work. It is important that you hire a licensed contractor to perform your demolition work because this ensures that the most up-to-date safety standards are followed and you, the customer, are fully protected.

However, being licensed shouldn’t be the only thing on your list of requirements. Your contractor should also have a great safety record, positive customer reviews, and experience in the field. One of the fastest and easiest ways to find a contractor who meets these standards is with the help of HometownDemolitionContractors.com.

Determine if asbestos is present.

Prior to demolishing a house or structure, you will need to have it inspected for asbestos-containing materials. If the structure being demolished does possess asbestos-containing materials, you’ll need to fill out and submit the Asbestos Notification Form (ET-ASB8). This details the amount of asbestos, where it’s located, and how it’s being removed.

However, it should be noted that in most situations, Category I non-friable asbestos-containing materials do not need to be removed before demolition unless the structure is going to be burned or the materials are deemed friable.

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Notify your department 10 days in advance.

When performing demolition in the state of Kansas, you’ll need to complete and submit an Asbestos Demolition Notification Form first, even if there isn’t any asbestos present. This form details your project’s location, property lines, the location of various structures, and more.

Sometimes contractors handle the entire permitting process so you don’t have to do a thing, but you should always clear this up with your contractor first.

If you’re responsible for submitting this form, you’ll need to send it to the following location 10 days prior to starting your demo project.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Bureau of Environmental Health
Asbestos Control Section
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 330
Topeka, KS 66612

Don’t forget to consider deconstruction.

Traditional mechanical demolition is a fast, easy way to get rid of a structure, but it’s not always the most environmentally or fiscally responsible option.

Deconstruction is a great way to minimize waste going to the landfill by salvaging all reusable materials prior to demolition. Sometimes, charitable organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, are willing to deconstruct your home or structure for free in exchange for the materials they salvage. Those materials are then re-purposed in homes that Habitat for Humanity builds or is sold in their ReStores, and can be a tax write-off for you.