Do you need to make adjustments to your property? You may need some excavation or demolition work to get started on something new. Regardless of how handy you are, demolitions aren't the time for DIY work. Here are just a few of the many reasons why you should reach out to expert demolition contractor companies in your area for help.

Your Immediate Safety

It's no secret that demolition is dangerous work. Whether you're knocking down a whole house or trying to dig out a pool, there are a lot of hazardous materials you'll need to safely handle. If you don't know how to handle this material, you expose yourself to all kinds of different dangers. Your property could prematurely collapse, for instance, or you could injure yourself attempting to move materials with your resources. We've been here providing expert demolition and excavation services since 2000, so when you work with us, you know our team can work safely on your property from start to finish.

Your Long-Term Health

When you're demolishing a structure, amateurs are virtually always unaware of the toxic materials inside. Take, for example, asbestos. While asbestos was outlawed by the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, an older structure may have some asbestos lingering if it hasn't been updated since. According to statistics presented by Mesothelioma Hope, at least 30 Americans die each day from asbestos-caused illnesses alone. Upon demolition, dust, debris, and other chemicals may float in the air. It could get into your lungs and hurt your respiratory system. If you don't properly dispose of these substances, they can also seep into your soil and contaminate your local water supply.

Your Property and Utilities

A demolition contractor understands working around various utility lines. Remember, there may be some electrical lines above ground, but you may also have fiber optics and gas piping below ground. If you don't carefully plan around these utilities, you could cause a major disaster. After all, you don't want to be responsible for a gas leak or interruption in your neighborhood's water supply because you did demolition work without a professional.

In short, demolishing a structure isn't something for an amateur. Your local demolition contractor understands the right processes, permits, and precautions to take to keep everyone on your property safe. Do you need to remove concrete, a pool, a house, or other structures on your property? Contact our team at Hansco, Inc to get started! You can call us at (210) 669-2002 or fill out our Request a Service form online to hear back from us within a business day.