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Selective Demolition in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Selective demolition removes part of a building while the rest stays in use: a rear addition, an enclosed porch, a failing deck, a wall between rooms, or a section of a commercial space. The skill is in what does not get damaged. Crews have to support the structure that remains, protect finishes, and keep utilities running to the parts still occupied.
On older Metro Detroit homes, additions and porches were often tied into the main house with shared roofs, footings or framing, so the removal plan matters. Structural changes need an engineer or builder to design temporary and permanent support. Materials in older sections may contain lead paint or asbestos. For clearing out finishes before a remodel, see interior demolition.
What a proper job includes
- Walkthrough and written scope marking what is removed
- Structural review and shoring plan where bearing elements are affected
- Testing for lead and asbestos in the areas being removed
- Utilities rerouted or capped by licensed trades
- Careful cutting and removal to protect remaining structure
- Weather protection for any opened wall or roof
- Debris removal and disposal
What drives the price
- Size and type of the section being removed
- Shoring or temporary support needed for what remains
- Hand work versus machine access
- Lead-safe practices or asbestos abatement required
- Utilities that must be rerouted to keep the building working
- Patching and weatherproofing after removal
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Michigan's building code requires a permit for demolition, and the ordinary repair exemption does not cover cutting away walls or removing structural supports. Expect a building permit, and confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit) what drawings are required.
In pre-1978 homes, EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule applies to demolition of painted surfaces, so ask for the EPA lead-safe firm certification. Look for a LARA Residential Builder license or a Maintenance & Alteration license listing House Wrecking, and check it on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Get a written scope with a marked plan of what comes out.
- Ask who designs the shoring and any permanent support.
- Confirm who pulls the permit and schedules inspections.
- Ask how the opening will be weatherproofed at the end of each day.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
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