Document the complete structure
Send photos from every side, the interior, roof, floor or slab, access path, and the distance to the house, fence, utilities, septic components, and neighboring property.
- Approximate width, length, and height
- Wood, metal, masonry, shingles, and interior contents
- Connected power, water, gas, or other utilities
- Whether the slab, footings, ramp, and contents also leave
Resolve utilities and regulated materials
Power and other services must be safely disconnected before demolition. Suspected asbestos, chemicals, fuel, paint, refrigerants, or other regulated materials require separate review and should not be mixed into ordinary demolition debris.
Agree on the finished condition
The estimate should state whether the area will be debris-free, rough graded, left with an existing slab, or prepared for another exterior project. That final condition is often the difference between a demolition quote and a complete removal plan.