The reality is you just need to find the right builder to help you. You may think that knocking down a building may sound expensive, however, you might be surprised by learning that the cost may be comparable or even cheaper. Here is a handy list you may want to read these tips for you to have a successful house demolish and rebuild.

 #1 Permits and disconnection of services

Ask your contractor who will be responsible for the permit fees and arranging the disconnection service–includes power and gas meter, telephone service, water service. Before any knocking down takes place, make sure who will be responsible for processing these so everything can run down smoothly.

#2 Be aware for possible payment and fees

Your contractor sometimes will be the one to apply for a demolition permit from your local council so understand that there will be other potential fees or charges accounted for. A well-established builder will guide you on what is required, but it’s great that you are mindful of other fees.

#3 Determine what remains and what needs to leave

You can choose what to needs to stay and not, knocking down your property does not mean you have to completely clear the space. Maybe you want your pool to stay or you have a favorite tree that you don’t want to lose. Inform your builder in advance, you don’t want to any unfortunate event to occur in the middle of the demolition.

#4 Ensure everything

Having an organized timetable is everything. Make sure you have an approval from your council before your demolition begins. Arrange an idealistic and realistic schedule for the moving out, demolishing the house, and the commencing of building your new home. Partner with a good builder who can help and guide you with all the process.

Other considerations before demolition?

You can hire architect on rent and also apply for permission to plan to destroy or change the area. Identify that the building is of important historical interest, locally or in the conservation area. If your area is with any of those things then permission may not be granted unless you can show that the replacement will add for improvement.

Consider also that you are the landowner and you will be responsible for the health and safety on the site, so talk to a health and safety sector in your place in charge with any kinds of demolition and notify them of the work. After that, you are not required to inform the council, but the demolition company shall know that it has been done as is safe for the work to commence.

How much is the rebuilding?

If you are doing an enormous renovation or extension, consider talking to an architect first to examine the logistics. You should add up how much it would cost to reconstruct the house according to the measurements and specification you want.

Normally you may want to decide on taking a full demolition and rebuild if the cost of this is at least 30 percent lower than the alteration project would cost. Not only are you able to create your dream home from scratch, but you will save more on VAT.

Author bio: Ivandrea graduated from St. Scholastica’s College Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication minor in Broadcast Journalism. She is daytime writer for Wincrest, a well-renowned home builder in Australia. Ivandrea gives out recommendations for exquisite home designs and services.