Frequently Asked Questions about DeConstruction Services
What can be deconstructed?
DeConstruction Services contracts for both large and small demolition projects. DeConstruction crews remove building materials from kitchens and bathrooms for smaller remodeling projects. We also deconstruct garages, sheds, porches, decks, complete houses, barns, and commercial buildings.
Is it safe to live in my home during deconstruction?
Safety for our clients, neighbors, and our employees is our top priority. Specifics of jobsite safety depend upon the scope of your project. For safety reasons, it is best in most cases for you to be away from the project site during deconstruction. Construction sites can be dangerous, particularly for children and pregnant women.
Is DeConstruction affordable?
DeConstruction is competitive with mechanized demolition, particularly when the benefits of deconstruction are considered. The ReBuilding Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering the potential for substantial tax deductions for donated building materials, which can significantly offset costs of deconstruction. Deconstruction also generates less waste than mechanical demolition, reducing trash disposal fees, and lessens the need to create new building materials.
How does the tax deduction benefit work?
The reusable building materials removed from your project belong to you after our deconstruction activities. You are welcome to donate reusable building materials to The ReBuilding Center, which we will coordinate and pick up at no additional charge. Your donations to The ReBuilding Center are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Who determines the value of my donation?
DeConstruction Services will provide an itemized inventory and digital photographs of materials that you donate to the ReBuilding Center. The inventory lists and photographs are sent to our clients on a quarterly basis.
You are responsible for determining the value of your donated materials. IRS regulations prohibit charitable organizations from establishing or affirming the value of contributions. If the value of your donation is five thousand dollars or more, you will be responsible for hiring a third party appraiser whose signature will be required on the IRS Form 8283. We maintain a list of recommended appraisers who can assist you in appraising your donations.
Why does DeConstruction Services charge when I’m donating materials?
DeConstruction Services is a licensed and bonded demolition contractor. We charge for labor, materials, and other job costs associated with our work, as is typical in the construction contracting industry. Internal Revenue Service law prohibits us from deconstructing a project for free in trade for building materials.
How do I Find Out More Information?
We would be happy to give you a free estimate and to discuss all your removal options with you. Please fill out our Job Information Sheet and someone will be in touch with you shortly. You may also contact one of our Program Managers at (503)331-9875 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.