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Permission to Demolish: A Guide to Consent in NZ

Union Demolition 20/06/2024 No Comments

Before you start any work on a building, it’s essential that you take the time to read up on local laws regarding consent. Consent is official permission from the local…

Demolition Dollars: Understanding Costs in New Zealand

Union Demolition 17/05/2024 No Comments

There are a number of costs associated with demolishing a building, and, depending on the demolition site, these costs are likely to vary. But why is this, and how can…

Safely Removing Popcorn Ceilings With Asbestos

Union Demolition 19/04/2024 No Comments

Does your Auckland residential or commercial property have a “popcorn” ceiling? Otherwise known as a “stucco” or ‘textured’ ceiling, it is recognisable from its distinctive bumpy surface. While this isn’t…

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Removing Asbestos Yourself

Union Demolition 22/03/2024 No Comments

With New Zealand being a nation of DIY lovers, if you’re accustomed to removing so many other materials from a building, should you remove asbestos yourself? Our answer is… no,…

Ultimate Guide to House Demolition Services

Union Demolition 29/02/2024 No Comments

Does at least part of your house need demolishing? Maybe you’re looking to create more space for an extension or some landscaping, or maybe you’re considering starting fresh by demolishing…

Safety First: Ensuring a Safe House Demolition

Union Demolition 24/01/2024 No Comments

House demolition can seem like an intimidating process, and rightfully so. From removing asbestos to cutting through concrete, there are more aspects to demolition than simply knocking something down. At…

Environmental Responsibility in House Demolition

Union Demolition 27/12/2023 No Comments

It goes without saying that demolishing a house can lead to a number of environmental concerns. This means that if you are eco-conscious, you might be looking for house demolition…

Asbestos in Older Buildings: Challenges in Site Clearance

Union Demolition 24/11/2023 No Comments

Asbestos can be challenging to deal with, especially in older buildings that are already deteriorating. When it comes to clearing the site, this can prove to be difficult, especially as…

Asbestos Removal Cost Factors: What to Expect

Union Demolition 10/10/2023 No Comments

Our remit covers providing asbestos removal services at a range of sensitive sites — like schools and kindergartens — within New Zealand’s Auckland Region. However, even if you know how…

Pile of broken, corrugated asbestos sheets on grass. Asbestos removal Auckland.

Asbestos: A Silent Killer

Union Demolition 22/09/2023 No Comments

In the construction sector, exposure to asbestos is the main cause of workplace fatalities. Asbestos represents 76% of all fatal claims. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral…

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