Before anything comes down

Describe the structure, not just the result

Send the type of structure, approximate dimensions and material. Photograph all accessible sides from a safe position, including where it meets a building, ground or neighboring structure. For an interior project, identify the exact room and surfaces involved.

Explain whether you want the contents cleared first. Removing stored items, dismantling a structure and removing its base are different parts of a project. Do not assume that a foundation, concrete footing or attached roof is included.

Mark the boundary between remove and retain

Use a clear written list or marked photographs to explain what stays. For a fence, confirm the authorized boundary, gates, posts and footing expectations. For a deck, show its attachment to the building and the space below.

For interior work, identify adjacent cabinets, fixtures, finishes and belongings that need protection. Supporting walls, roof supports and other structural elements are not automatically within light demolition. Suitability needs assessment before the work is agreed.

Raise utilities and unknown materials early

Tell the team about electrical, water, gas or other services connected to the project. Arrange appropriate assessment and isolation before removal; do not attempt unfamiliar disconnection work yourself. If you are unsure whether a connection exists, say so.

Mention suspected hazardous or unknown materials. A photo cannot establish that a material is safe to disturb. Specialist assessment or handling may be needed, and that work is not assumed to be part of BRS’s light-demolition scope.

Agree on access, approvals and debris

Requirements depend on the address and the project. Do not use a general website guide as a permit determination. Discuss responsibility with the team and confirm requirements with the appropriate authority before work starts.

• Who is authorized to approve the work?
• Does the exact address fall under any relevant project or property approvals?
• Who confirms and obtains required permissions?
• Where can the crew work, stage material and load?
• Which dismantling, hauling and disposal tasks are included?
• What will the site look like when the agreed cleanup is complete?

Request an assessment with a complete brief

Share the location, photographs, dimensions, timing and any known access limitations. If another contractor is involved, identify who disconnects services, who protects nearby work and who signs off the removal limits.

An assessment may change the proposed scope. Confirm the final work and exclusions before scheduling, including what happens to debris and anything intentionally left in place. A clear finish is part of a useful plan.