Mastering Interior Demolition: A Guide for Homeowners

What comes to your mind when you hear of demolition? Do you consider demolition as a disastrous project and a waste of property? Most people think of demolition negatively, with all the chipping, dismantling, tearing down, and all the noisy damages you can think of in someone's property. When you hear someone's home or building has ongoing demolition, most people sadly believe it is a downgrade of the property or, worse, bankruptcy! Well, it's the other way around.

An essential part of most home enhancements is interior demolition. Like any project, homeowners need an in-depth understanding of the demolition project to make informed decisions and ensure seamless project completion. Demolition can be hazardous and complicated. Before starting your home remodels and renovations, here's your quick and straightforward guide to interior demolition and the benefits of hiring highly skilled professionals to undertake your project. Get your home ready for that ultimate makeover, starting from that interior demolition!

What is Interior Demolition?

Interior demolition is the process of safely and efficiently tearing down specific parts and features of the structure while carefully preserving the valuable elements of the exterior. It is simpler than building demolitions for commercial and residential buildings. In interior demolition, the process can be done manually by removing the walls, floors, ceilings, insulation, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other parts. In building demolition, equipment such as cranes, excavators, and platforms is often used to pull down a whole-story building safely.

Fig. 1. Interior demolition of a kitchen by Modern Handymen

When do you need Interior Demolition?

Here are a few reasons that trigger an interior demolition:

1. Repairs

When you encounter plumbing problems in your home, it will be hard to map out and repair a damaged pipeline if it is not visible. Often, the pipes are exposed to proceed with the necessary repairs to solve the plumbing problem. Chipping the concrete toppings and cutting portions of the drywall are some parts of the repair procedure.

Sometimes, when repairing electrical wiring, it is necessary to expose a particular portion of the electrical rough-in to access the wiring, whether to splice and tape the wire or to do some testing.

Fig. 2. Interior demolition with electrical rewiring by Modern Handymen

Retrofitting is also a complicated structural repair procedure. It often involves demolishing the interior architectural elements of the building to proceed with the necessary retrofitting procedures. This may include removing the claddings, tiles, insulations, and ceilings to expose and treat the affected columns, beams, or structure slabs.

2. Remodel

Building or home improvements usually trigger interior demolition. Creating new spaces or enhancing existing ones is often a prerequisite and unavoidable. If you want to repurpose and convert an existing space in your home, interior demolition may be necessary to remove (and replace) existing features. For bathroom remodeling, tiles are removed from the floor and walls if you plan to change them. More often than not, chipping works are necessary.

Fig. 3. Interior demolition due to bathroom remodeling by Modern Handymen

For kitchen remodels you need to remove the countertops if you plan to change the vibe of your kitchen. You may also remove cabinets and the masonry parts if a change in layout is part of the remodeled plan.

Fig. 4. Interior demolition due to kitchen remodeling by Modern Handymen

Basement remodeling may also involve interior demolition, especially if a new layout is to be implemented. Major renovations involve several interior demolitions.

3. Restoration Due to Disaster

Natural disasters are not part of our plan. However, disasters push us to demolish (unfortunately) from scratch once it occurs. Suppose a significant earthquake struck your area, and parts of your home have damaged your home, such as interior walls, ceiling, and fixtures. In that case, we need to safely demolish these parts to mitigate the safety risks of its collapse directly affecting the dwellers. Retrofitting to restore its structural integrity may also be necessary for the affected structures. In cases of a flash flood, water ingress for low-story houses can also severely damage most parts of the house, such as drywall, ceilings, and cabinets. Interior demolition is necessary to replace those soaked elements, especially wooden parts, that cannot be saved by superficial painting and repairs. For fire-related disasters, interior demolition may be the best option for you to start anew. Start by replacing affected house parts to ensure structural integrity and aesthetics.

Fig. 5. Removal of damaged wall cladding by Modern Handymen

What are the benefits of hiring a Demolition Contractor?

1. Timely project completion

Interior demolition can be time-consuming, especially if you need to familiarize yourself with the work. Your hired demolition contractor, like Modern Handymen, will work within the agreed timeline, ensuring the project's timely completion. Skilled professionals can save you from project delays and rework.

2.  Safety

Interior demolition can be a hazardous project. Hiring a demolition contractor can significantly lessen the risks of related unforeseen incidents and accidents. Modern Handymen, which offers top-notch demolition services in Brentwood and Nashville, TN, adheres to the latest and highest industry standards regarding safety and quality. You can rest assured that the dismantling of structures will be done with proper planning and utmost care not only for the safety of the team and the owner but also to preserve the parts you keep in place.

3. Availability of tools, equipment, and machinery

Modern Handymen has a team of highly experienced and skilled professionals who use advanced techniques, tools, and machinery to ensure that the demolition project is done safely and with utmost precision from start to finish. Specific tools, equipment, and machinery are part of particular demolition requirements. Instead of buying or renting such, hiring well-equipped professionals will be more practical.

4. Waste Disposal

Most construction debris and waste are always part of the demolition project. Demolition wastes are collected during and at the end of every project. Where and how to dispose of this massive volume of waste can be stressful at times. Modern Handymen can assure you that these wastes are disposed of properly, so there's no need to worry.

Interior demolition can play a vital role in ensuring that your home renovations will be done seamlessly from scratch to finish. Let go of the old parts for a fresh restart. Ensure that your home upgrade is done quickly, safely, and efficiently. Although there are many factors to consider before starting any interior demolition, let the experts do that for you. Kickstart your home project by contacting Brentwood and Nashville, Tennessee demolition experts. Modern Handymen has an experienced interior demolition team ready to take the first step in transforming your space to satisfy your home needs. Call Modern Handymen at 615-200-8071 to discuss whether an interior demolition is necessary for your desired home upgrade. You can trust Modern Handymen to give you the honest feedback and transparent estimates you need. Let our vetted professionals help you plan for your home makeover by scheduling a free inspection now!