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Demolition articles
Demolition articles about planning renovation work, retaining structure, handling waste and preparing an Amsterdam property.
Demolition notification or permit: what is the difference?
A demolition notification supplies the required information before a notifiable demolition. An environmental permit is a separate authorisation for an activity. A project may need both: check the address and work through the official Omgevingsloket.
Read the explanationGUIDEPreparing a demolition notification
Collect the removal boundaries, building documents, material information and estimated waste volume. The required attachments depend on the activity; follow the current official Omgevingsloket form.
Read the explanationGUIDEDIY or professional bathroom demolition?
Consider the scope, services, substrate and waste route. Removing loose fittings is different from removing tiles, screed or concealed components. Unknown or structural elements need expert assessment.
Read the explanationGUIDEHow long does bathroom demolition take?
A reliable programme follows assessment of sanitary fittings, tile adhesion, underlying layers and access. Bathroom size alone is insufficient; preparation and waste transport also take time.
Read the explanationGUIDEComparing demolition quotes
Compare quotations against the same removal boundary. A lower total can include fewer layers, protective measures, waste arrangements or repairs. Ask for identifiable work items and clear extra-work terms.
Read the explanationGUIDEKitchen dismantling or demolition?
Dismantling releases components for possible reuse. Demolition removes the kitchen for renovation. Condition, fixings and the intended destination determine which approach is useful.
Read the explanationGUIDETile removal with underfloor heating
Retaining underfloor heating must be assessed before tile removal. Pipe position, cover and the tile, adhesive and screed layers determine the possibilities.
Read the explanationGUIDEConcrete floor or cement screed: why it matters
Cement screed is generally a finishing layer above a supporting floor. A concrete floor may itself be structural. Establish the layers and function before removal.
Read the explanationGUIDEThe structural engineer’s role in wall removal
The structural engineer assesses the existing load path and designs how loads transfer after an opening is made. Calculations and execution details provide the basis for the work.
Read the explanationGUIDEDemolition and the homeowners’ association
In an apartment, distinguish private components from shared building parts. Check the deed of division, association rules and required consent. Communal access also needs practical arrangements.
Read the explanationGUIDEApartment strip-out: define the handover
Apartment strip-out removes agreed interior components. Shared elements, structure and services need separate assessment. Prepare a room-by-room list with the next contractor.
Read the explanationGUIDEDemolition waste removal in Amsterdam
Waste removal depends on material, quantity and access. Construction and demolition waste does not belong in ordinary household collection. Plan equipment and collection locations in advance.
Read the explanationGUIDECircular demolition and actual reuse
Circular demolition selects components that can safely be used again. Reuse becomes concrete when condition, dismantling method and destination are known.
Read the explanationGUIDERenovation or complete demolition?
Renovation demolition retains the building and removes selected components. Complete demolition removes an entire structure or a defined building section.
Read the explanationGUIDEPreparing for the demolition phase of a renovation
Good preparation records the removal boundaries, retained elements, services, waste route and handover requirements. The proposed new drawings help define the necessary work.
Read the explanationGUIDEPreparing demolition in a canal house
For a canal house, assess existing construction, retained details, protected status and access. Appearance alone does not identify the rules or risks for the address.
Read the explanationGUIDEDemolition on upper floors: stairs, lifts and waste
On an upper floor, stairs, lifts, doorways and permitted loads determine the transport route. A small room may produce substantial heavy rubble.
Read the explanationGUIDEPartial chimney removal
Partial removal first requires assessment of the chimney sections that remain. Upper floors or the external stack may depend on masonry being removed below.
Read the explanationBACKGROUNDZuidas: background to demolition and redevelopment
This background article explains work packages in urban redevelopment. It is not a project completed by Amsterdam Sloopbedrijf.
Read the explanationBACKGROUNDIJmuiden Sea Lock: infrastructure background
This retained article provides background to infrastructure in the Amsterdam port region. It is not a portfolio of Amsterdam Sloopbedrijf’s work.
Read the explanationYOUR PROJECT STARTS HERE
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