Research Permits and Regulations

Research required permits and regulations. Determine if your address requires applying for a haul route. Determine if the permit will require a Demolition Site Plan to be submitted with the permit application.

If your building is covered by a condo or homeowner's association, you will have to earn approval of that entity as well. Some homeowner's associations have restrictions on the hours during which demolitions may take place. Others prohibit the placement of dumpsters on site, and that means more expensive disposal on a daily basis.

If your building is located in a historic district, you may require the approval of a historic preservation board.

Homeowners have been fined hundreds of dollars for demolishing a house without a permit.

If you hire a demolition company, you should include the demolition permit cost in your contract.

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Top 10 Tips for Demolishing a House

1. Allow Time for Permits
2. Find an Insured Demolition Company
3. Research Permits & Regulations
4. Apply for Permits & Provide Fees
5. Hazardous Material Inspections
6. Contact Utilities for Disconnection
7. Submit Paperwork to Georgia Environmental Protection
8. Identify Components for Recycling
9. Contact Erosion Control Company
10. Conduct Pre-Demolition Inspection