Which photographs help with a demolition quotation?

Start with an overview

Make the first photograph an overview of the whole room or façade, showing the relevant element in context. A close-up of tiles says little about the bathroom's size or the distance to the door. Explain in the description what should be removed and what must remain.

Next, take a detail photograph if it adds useful information, such as the junction between a floor and wall or a visible part of the existing finish. Do not expose a pipe yourself or open up unidentified cladding. For a chimney, a photograph from a safe position is enough for the initial assessment; do not climb onto the roof to take it.

Three images, three different questions

Drawings provide additional information

State whether you have existing building drawings, structural calculations or a survey report. Include each document's date and the work it covers. A report for another part of the building does not automatically describe the current work area.

The quotation form accepts up to three photographs of no more than 2 MB each. If you have other documents, mention them in the description and then discuss how they can be supplied. Do not send identification documents or unnecessary personal information.

Complete your enquiry with a short description

State the town or postcode, the type of work, any approximate known dimensions and your preferred timeframe. Mention whether the property will remain occupied and whether other tradespeople are already scheduled. Make uncertainties explicit: “possibly load-bearing” is different from “assessed by a structural engineer”.

This information helps determine the next step. Sometimes a few additional questions are enough to prepare an initial proposal; structural work or unclear circumstances may still require a site visit or survey.