demolition

In order to clear the property for the duplex construction, we must remove the existing house on the site.  We purchased the house from Richard G, whom we met after an introduction from Steve B in early 2012.  The house was a typical 60's era bungalow, and in livable, but fair condition compared to others of its kind.  As is the fate of most homes of this type, the only economic solution to removal of the house is demolition and disposal of the demolished house is the landfill.  While other options exist for more valuable homes, such as relocation, this one was far from salvageable.  Off to the dump it went, and in only about two days.  Some valuable materials are salvaged from the house, mainly copper pipe used in the main plumbing stack.  Unfortunately demolition attracts unwanted scavengers who trespass on the site and steal whatever valuables can be located.  An observant neighbour identified a trespassing scavenger and called police, leading to an arrest.  Thanks neighbour (definitely not worth getting arrested over a few pounds of scrap copper, my greater concern is liability for someone falling in the hole and getting injured).

Here is an image of the house just prior to demolition

Jason is a highly skilled operator of the track hoe and takes little time to remove the debris