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Preparation
Planning demolition to fit your renovation
Start planning with the surveys, decisions and handovers required before work begins. The number of demolition days is only one part of the overall lead time.
Work backwards from the next stage
When does the installer need access to the room? By when must an opening be checked? Establish these milestones first, then plan the demolition phase. Delivery or installation immediately after the expected final demolition day can be risky if the substrate still needs assessing or repairing.
Distinguish between a preferred start date and a confirmed schedule. Missing structural calculations, an unclear scope of work or access that has not been arranged can all affect the schedule.
Plan in stages with clear conditions
| Phase | Ready for the next stage when… | Who agrees this? |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | The work boundaries and available information are clear. | Client and contractor |
| Investigation | The required surveys and design documents are available. | Experts involved |
| Procedures | Required notifications, permissions and timeframes have been checked. | Client and designated person responsible |
| Preparation | Access, protection, services and waste removal are arranged. | Site supervisor and tradespeople involved |
| Execution | The agreed work and required checks have been completed. | Contractor and specialists where needed |
| Handover | Coordinate handover items with the work that follows. | Client and subsequent contractor |
Each procedure has its own lead time
According to IPLO, a demolition notification is generally required where a demolition activity produces more than 10 m³ of demolition waste or involves asbestos removal, subject to statutory exceptions. The usual notice period is at least four weeks; different periods apply in certain situations. Check the specific plan and required documents in good time.
A demolition notification is a different assessment from any environment and planning permit that may be required. Use the permit check for the address and the proposed work. This general overview does not determine permission for your property.
Agree in advance how changes will be handled
Record who can be contacted if the existing situation differs from the plan. Agree how changes will be assessed, what information you will receive and who approves any effects on price and scheduling. Safety takes priority over sticking to an earlier estimated completion date.
A single standard completion time for every home or load-bearing wall would hide these differences. Ask for a schedule for your specific work and the assumptions on which it is based.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order the skip before the site survey has taken place?
First agree on the waste type, quantity, placement and work period. Otherwise, the size, location or hire period may not suit the work.
Does demolition start as soon as a notification is submitted?
Do not assume so. Check completeness, the applicable timeframe and other conditions with the responsible party.
