Disassembling a small house

[ovrszd]

Back when I wore a younger man's clothes, I tore down 4 houses. I did it for the lumber.

Sounds like you are getting paid to do it?

Your plan of attack is logical. Buildings closely set next to other buildings are torn down daily without encroachment.

I agree that the owner knew what he was buying and the hassles involved. Start wrecking.

 

[HarryVanderpool]

Step #1 is to check Rhode Island laws relating to asbestos / lead abatement.
In Oregon, one can add about $30,000.00 to the price of building a home if they have to demolish an old house.
If you try to haul anything from a demolition to the dump they stop you in your tracks.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Back when I wore a younger man's clothes, I tore down 4 houses. I did it for the lumber.

Sounds like you are getting paid to do it?

Your plan of attack is logical. Buildings closely set next to other buildings are torn down daily without encroachment.

I agree that the owner knew what he was buying and the hassles involved. Start wrecking.

You're a better man than I. I just don't see a lot of lumber worth saving, what I'd end up with is a bunch of odd lengths full of nails.

Not getting paid, just helping out.

 

[4570Man]

Is there not room on any of the 4 sides to drive an excavator on? If not how are you getting equipment and materials on site to build?

 

[ovrszd]

You're a better man than I. I just don't see a lot of lumber worth saving, what I'd end up with is a bunch of odd lengths full of nails.

Not getting paid, just helping out.

Then I would be highly concerned. I would want the owner to file all the proper paperwork including whatever bond coverage is required. Might even go so far as drawing up a simple stubby pencil signed agreement outlining liability. All this based on your comments of how the Park Service is acting.

Just helping out can become very expensive if things go bad.

 

[Deere Dude]

Someone here had a trailer house unhook and slide in a ditch upright but really warped. Unmovable. The owner was given time to move it but before he could move it , it burned up, surprisingly. Then he could use a FEL bucket and dump trailer. Problem solved.

 

[CADplans]

Unless you are being paid 6 figures, or more,, let the millionaire figure this out,, DO NOT use advise from a tractor forum,,

YOU could be in line to pay BIG fines,, even if you do not get paid,,,

Walk away, even if it is a relative,, do not even answer a question,,, unless, of course,, you do not mind paying the fines,,,

 

[Diggin It]

Any tips, warnings or other thoughts?

Not getting paid, just helping out.

Run Forrest, Run from the forest. Run far. Run fast. Do not pass Go. Do not look back. Let Owner BigBuxx hire a bonded contractor.

 

[ovrszd]

Run Forrest, Run from the forest. Run far. Run fast. Do not pass Go. Do not look back. Let Owner BigBuxx hire a bonded contractor.

Why can't you just say what you feel????

 

[hawkeye08]

If you go ahead with it, make sure power is off, double check.. Sawzall is your friend.