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Interior Demolition in Metro Detroit

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Interior Demolition in Metro Detroit: what to expect

Interior demolition clears out a room or a whole floor before a remodel: cabinets, fixtures, flooring, drywall or plaster, and sometimes non-bearing walls. Done well, it leaves a clean shell with protected floors, capped utilities and no damage to what stays. Done badly, it cracks plaster in the next room or cuts a live wire.

Many Metro Detroit homes were built before 1978, so painted surfaces may contain lead and older floor tile, pipe wrap, textured paint and patching compound may contain asbestos. Test before anyone starts swinging a hammer. Plaster on wood lath is heavy and dusty, so ask how the crew will contain it. For removing only certain parts of a building, see selective demolition.

What a proper job includes

  • Walkthrough marking what comes out and what stays
  • Testing for lead paint and asbestos before work starts
  • Plumbing, gas and electrical made safe by licensed trades
  • Dust containment with plastic barriers and floor protection
  • Removal of fixtures, cabinets, flooring and wall finishes
  • Removal of non-bearing walls only, with structural work engineered
  • Hauling, disposal and a broom-clean finish

What drives the price

  • Number of rooms and square footage being gutted
  • Plaster and lath versus drywall
  • Lead-safe work practices required in a pre-1978 home
  • Asbestos found in flooring, pipe wrap or ceiling texture
  • Carrying debris out of upper floors or basements
  • Protection for occupied areas of the home
  • Dumpster size and number of hauls

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Permits and licensing in Michigan

Michigan allows ordinary repairs without a building permit, but that exemption does not cover cutting away walls or removing structural supports. Wall removal, and the plumbing and electrical work that follows, usually needs permits, so confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit).

In homes built before 1978, EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule covers demolition of painted surfaces regardless of size, so the firm must be EPA lead-safe certified. Asbestos found in testing must be removed by a contractor licensed through the MIOSHA Asbestos Program. For licensing, look for a LARA Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration license.

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How to compare quotes

  1. Ask for a written list of every item and surface being removed.
  2. Ask for the EPA lead-safe firm certification if the home was built before 1978.
  3. Confirm who tests for asbestos and who removes it if found.
  4. Ask how they will contain dust and protect rooms you are living in.
  5. Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.

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Common questions

Interior Demolition FAQ

Removing finishes is often treated as ordinary repair, but removing walls or structural supports is not. Confirm with the local building department before work starts.
Only non-bearing walls without a design. Bearing walls need an engineer or builder to design support, and a permit.
Yes, especially with plaster. Good crews seal doorways, use negative air where needed, and clean daily.
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, which triggers EPA lead-safe rules. Older materials may also contain asbestos, which must be tested before disturbing it.

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