Removing damaged buildings
Once the buy-out process for a property is complete and ownership is transferred, building removal can take place. The options include:
- relocation
- deconstruction
- demolition.
First, contractors need to complete asbestos surveys and disconnect services.
Each property is assessed to find the best removal option to reduce future risk. The Recovery Office and Waste Solutions team will work with a number of different companies to deliver the deconstruction programme.
Our waste policy commits us to ensure the deconstruction process generates the least possible amount of landfill waste. Where possible, we will remove homes in clusters to minimise disruption.
Our community partners from Waste Solutions will help us to recycle and reuse building materials where possible.