For demolition contractors and implosion enthusiasts to watch Sunday is the demolition of the El Paso City Hall. From the El Paso Times: The city and Jordan/Hunt Joint Venture, the company in charge of the ballpark construction on the City Hall site, will bus people from the Old San Francisco Historic District who feel uncomfortable […]
Read more ...Summer is around the corner and Deconstruction Pro. is starting to see an uptick in swimming pool demolition requests. You wouldn’t think that pool removal and summer would go together, but we find that a lot of people look at their calendar, and then look at their pool, and then say, “Not again.” Summer is […]
Read more ...Concrete demolition is a fairly tried and true art at this point. Concrete removal is typically done with jackhammers, sledgehammers, san angelo bars and pry bars. For really big jobs people sometimes use explosives to shatter rock or concrete. But a new player has stepped onto the scene. Chemistry. While still in its infancy many […]
Read more ...House demolition is one of those demolition services we strongly urge our clients to not undertake themselves. House demolition is time consuming and complex. In Los Angeles County, house demolition is also a process wrapped in red tape of permits and legal requirements. But there are some things you should know before undertaking a house […]
Read more ...Deconstruction Pro has been serving the San Fernando Valley and the city of Los Angeles for years. Everyone that works for Deconstruction Pro also lives in the San Fernando Valley or in the city of Los Angeles. Deconstruction Pro loves Los Angeles. So when you are shopping around for a demolition company for your next […]
Read more ...First time do-it-yourselfers often overlook safety when it comes to demolition. And when you overlook safety you can and will get hurt. If you are starting a demolition project invest in some quality safety equipment. Leather gloves … Invest in a good set of leather work gloves. Good work gloves are essential to protecting your […]
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Tools are great to have around. There are some basic tools everyone should have around the house. Screwdrivers, hammers, a power drill, and flashlights. There are also some basic tools you might want to keep around if you do your own demolition. At Deconstruction Pro here are some of the hand tools we use all […]
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Many homeowners choose to demolish their own roofs when they are replacing their roofs. Roof demolition isn’t particularly hard. Tearing off asphalt shingles is not especially technical or demanding. It is time consuming and labor intensive. Those who choose to demolish their own roofs can bet on spending a long weekend in the sun. The […]
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Happy Easter from Deconstruction Pro! Yesterday we started discussed briefly Roman construction. And that got me to thinking about what ancient cultures can teach us about demolition today. Now on first thought you may say to yourself, What can the Ancient Romans or Egyptians or Greeks teach us about demolition? They didn’t have bobcats, Super […]
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For many parts of the world this weekend is Easter Weekend and also the conclusion of Passover. Two holiday rooted in our ancient history. And its times like Easter and Passover that make me think of construction and demolition through the ages. The Roman Empire represented the pinnacle of civilization during the time of Christ. […]
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