Demolition – Projects and Qualified Teams

Demolition is the first step of any renovation: controlled, source-separated dismantling of existing components before rebuilding. The trade covers strip-out of apartments and commercial spaces, removal of drywall partitions, floor coverings, suspended ceilings, radiators, sanitary fittings, doors, windows, and fitted kitchens – often with subsequent skip logistics and clean sorting for recycling. In older buildings this also includes safe removal of hazardous materials (asbestos, mineral fibre, PCB) – only permitted by certified specialist contractors. Example Germany: hazardous removal follows TRGS 519 (asbestos), TRGS 521 (mineral fibre), and the Hazardous Substances Ordinance. Source-separated sorting per the Commercial Waste Ordinance is mandatory.

FAQ

How much does strip-out cost per m² of living area?

Which hazardous-material survey is required before start?

Who is allowed to remove asbestos and hazardous materials?

How is debris correctly separated?

How long does strip-out of a 100 m² apartment take?

Which permits apply to skip placement in town?

How much does strip-out cost per m² of living area?: Example Germany: basic strip-out 50–90 €/m² (drywall, floor coverings, sanitary), mid-level 90–150 €/m² (incl. screed, radiators, door frames), heavy with masonry removal 150–250 €/m². Skip logistics separately 200–500 €/m³. Poland 30–40 % below.
Which hazardous-material survey is required before start?: Example Germany: in buildings pre-1995 mandatory testing for asbestos (floor coverings, fillers, roof panels), old mineral fibre (to 1996/2000), PCBs (joints, coatings), PCP/lindane (wood preservatives pre-1989). Sample analysis by accredited lab – no removal without report.
Who is allowed to remove asbestos and hazardous materials?: Example Germany: only specialist contractors with TRGS 519 competence certificate. Notification to BG mandatory 7 days before start. Black-white airlock, respiratory protection, specialist containers. Asbestos removal cost: 30–80 €/m² flooring, 100–250 €/m² roof panels.
How is debris correctly separated?: Streams: mineral (concrete, masonry, tiles), wood, metal, gypsum boards (separate!), insulation, cables, sanitary ceramics. Separate skips reduce disposal cost by 30–50 %. Mixed debris 80–150 €/t at landfill, source-separated only 30–80 €/t.
How long does strip-out of a 100 m² apartment take?: Standard without hazards: 5–8 working days for a four-person team incl. skip logistics. With asbestos removal: additional 5–15 days for specialist firm. Stubborn screed or load-bearing masonry removal extends by 3–7 days.
Which permits apply to skip placement in town?: Example Germany: special-use permit from the municipality (50–200 €/week), overnight lighting, signage, possibly no-parking signs when blocking parking (50–150 €). Without permit, fines 50–500 €.

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