Serving the greater Sterling, Illinois area, Burke Excavating specializes in providing comprehensive demolition and excavating services. We work hard to provide efficient, professional demolition services, including commercial demolition, house demolition, concrete removal, and more. more
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Crandall Excavating LLC
Crandall Excavating LLC is a locally-owned business operating out of Clinton, IA. We offer quality excavating, demolition, and land grading services at fair prices. We provide a wide range of site services, including commercial demolition. Call today to get started... more
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing
GLM Excavating & Land Clearing offers a wide variety of services for the convenience of our customers, including demolition. We can provide everything from concrete removal to barn and mobile home demolition. more
Larry's Metal Co
Located in Fenton, Illinois and serving the greater Sterling area, Larry's Metal Co specializes in comprehensive metal and recycling services. We also perform demolition as well, including commercial demo, house demo, and more. more
Martin & Company
At Martin & Company, our commitment to excellence completes projects on time and on budget, no matter how big or small. Our experience is vast and we have many areas of specialty, including commercial demolition and concrete removal. more
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How is commercial demolition done?
Just as there's more than one way to demolish a house, there's more than one way to demolish a commercial structure, too.
Method 1: Mechanical Demolition
Mechanical demolition is the most common method for commercial demolition because it is generally the least expensive option and can be completed quickly. Performed using heavy machinery, like bulldozers, excavators, wrecking balls, wire rope pulls, etc., commercial demolition equipment requires highly qualified professionals and can produce some serious noise and mess. Plenty of vibrations, dust, and airborne debris are just some of the things to expect from mechanical demolition.
Method 2: Deconstruction/Dismantling
Deconstruction is the process of reverse construction and involves dismantling the structure from top-to-bottom, piece-by-piece with the intention of salvaging as much as possible. Although deconstruction is a slower-going and more expensive process than mechanical demolition, it can be rewarding. By re-using or selling salvaged materials, you can often recoup much of your investment.
Method 3: Explosion/Implosion
Explosion or implosion is the most efficient of all commercial demolition methods and, therefore, the least expensive. However, it's often only ideal when mechanical demolition and deconstruction aren't an option. This is due to the various public health concerns and risks associated with this type of demolition (i.e., air quality concerns, flying debris, environmental issues, etc.)