Demolishing an Old Garage
We were hired by a customer in Wilkes-Barre who had an old, garage on his property. He was getting fines from the city because the garage had structural damage. Unfortunately, this garage was not repairable and the decision was made to demolish it. Demolishing a garage may seem like the nuclear option, but is often times more cost-effective than trying to repair it.
This was a tricky job because there was very little access to the rear of the property where the old garage sat. In addition, the garage was nested between 2 other buildings. The garage wall was compromised, which made the demolition process even trickier.
To safely take down an old garage, we use the mantra “bigger is better”. What that means is that it is wise to use the largest machine possible to demolish a structure because you have more control.
When you have a collapsing garage sitting between two other buildings, losing control of the garage can be devastating. We decided to bring in a Komatsu PC88 Excavator, which is the perfect sized machine for projects such as these.
Taking Down the Garage
As you can see in the video above, a lot of precaution and safety measures were taken to ensure this demolition project was a success. We had to constantly monitor the position of the garage in relation to the other buildings. The trick was getting the garage to fall directly forward without “blowing out” the side walls.
Debris Cleanup
Once the garage was on the ground, the next step was to clean it up. Normally, we place a 40 yard dumpster right next to the debris pile and simply load it up. Due to the tight access of the driveway and house, we were only able to get 15 yard dumpsters in there. This required us to “grind up” the material more so it would all fit in 4, 15 yard dumpsters.
The next step was to clean up all the old cinderblock from the foundation walls. We brought in our Caterpillar 262D skid steer to assist with this part of the project. Within 2 hours, the whole pile of cinderblocks was removed and hauled away.
A New Yard
Now that the garage was demolished and all the debris was cleaned up, our customer can enjoy his new yard. We left the concrete pad so there is a safe, solid space to park vehicles. In addition, his yard doubled in size! Demolishing an old, unsafe structure on your property can completely transform your land as well as increase property values!
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Demolition Contractors
If you have an old garage or other structure on your property, give A+ Enterprises Demolition a call. We are fully licensed & insured demolition contractors in both Scranton, PA and Wilkes-Barre, PA. Our company serves a 100 mile radius of Wyoming, PA and can handle any-sized demolition project.
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Called A + enterprise junk removal to have a few items removed from my apartment. Sal and his team were GREAT!!! Fair price and fast service plan on using them again.
John Steve
March 20, 2019Sal and his team are amazing! They came and did a clean out the same day I called. They are honest, flexible, quick, and professional. They are worth every penny they charge. I wouldn't consider calling anyone else. Ryan K.
R K
March 8, 2019The price was amazing and the workers were professional. They completed the job within a short period of time and I’m having them come back for more work. Thanks A plus
Maurice Oates
May 22, 2020 -
One of the best companies I have ever dealt with. Professional, courteous, reasonable and efficient. Highly recommend.
Lynette Villano
April 4, 2019Great service , They came the same day I called. Very friendly and efficient. Great price for removal. Highly recommend this company. Very professional and A plus rating. Arrived on time and ready to work.
Tina Stella
August 5, 2019Incredibly professional and responsive to all of my questions. Each time I called I spoke directly with sal. No need to leave a voicemail and wait for a call back. Sal, Shawn and Mackenzie have been amazing to work with. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for dumpster rentals.
Jennifer Bitters
May 17, 2020 -
Hard working guys got the job done in one day. I recently bought a foreclose property and have A+ Enterprises help do the clean up. Its a 3 bedroom house full of junk, and everything was gone at the end of the day. Image a house hoarders live in, 3 bedrooms, each with bed, dressers, night stand, TV and many other trash, you do not want to be in the room more than 1 minute. Kitchen full of dirty dishes, appliances and dining table with chairs. At the end of the day, whatever not bolted down was gone, including most of the nasty carpet. I will definitely use their service again. Great service and the hard working people.
Calvin L
April 7, 2021I got a 100% accurate estimate from the owner and he dispatched a crew to clean out my house the next day (!). The guys were professional and very nice and personable, making a tough situation much easier to handle. Moreover, they worked until the job was done way over my expectations. This company has the best prices in our area and they are complete pros. I would recommend them to anyone...don't hesitate and call A+ first! They will be my first call in the future!
Daryl Williams
September 26, 2018Hired A Plus Enterprises last year to remove some old pool equipment, old yard equipment, and old furniture from my house. There timing, professionalism, and reasonable pricing was overwhelmingly amazing. Great job and look forward to hiring you again!
Ryan Croughn
May 4, 2020 -
Called for estimate for tv removal, good price came that morning I called, Sal is great, will use again.
Debbie Rumensky
March 15, 2020These guys are awesome! They came here when promised, were really nice and friendly, and they did what they were supposed to do in a timely fashion. The price quoted was changed because I had more “stuff” to get rid of. However, they quoted the difference before getting the rest of the things out and we agreed. I will certainly call them next time. Thanks, A+!
TJ Belt
March 26, 2019Kyle and Joe were wonderful! Very efficient process. I called and gave brief information to a very professional person. They came out the next day. Wiped their feet, quoted me a very fair price, and removed my furniture. I’m very pleased with their service and friendliness. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends! Meredith R. They did such a good job yesterday that I called them back again today for more revival. They’re very fast, efficient, easy to work with and professional. Joe and Kyle came both days and we’re incredibly polite and thoughtful in what was a hard situation for me. Bravo A+ Enterprises! Repeat business speaks for itself. Meredith R.
Meredith Rynkiewicz
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Kyle and Joe were wonderful! Very efficient process. I called and gave brief information to a very professional person. They came out the next day. Wiped their feet, quoted me a very fair price, and removed my furniture. I’m very pleased with their service and friendliness. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends! Meredith R.
Meredith Rynkiewicz
August 14, 2019Sal and his team were fantastic to work with. They were professional and arrived on time. Our scope of work was larger than originally estimated and they immediately dispatched an extra truck to finish up our job in record time. I would highly recommend them for all your removal needs.
Bryan McFarland
December 5, 2019Great company! They were able to come quickly on short notice. Excellent pricing. We added a bit from our initial quote and the cost changed very reasonably. Communication was quick, clear, and professional. Definitely recommend!!
Kelly Stevens
January 3, 2021
