I work for a big demo company. I found your video super helpful. Great advice, you saved Eugene thousands of dollars. You're bringing lots of value to your viewers. Great job!
@@Dirtmonkey I'm interested in getting certified and licensed here in south Florida. Want to start with residential. What do you think of leasing all large equipment and keeping an inventory of handheld tools, hammer drills, sawzalls, sledgehammers etc. Want to enter the field with as little overhead as possible
Really one of the first things you do when you start tearing in to a house is you break the main floor and start stuffing all that debris in to the basement or crawl space and grind it up as small as you can so you can fit as much as possible in to the roll off bins or dump trucks.
I love this. Six years ago you were in a different space businesswise is it possible to do an update video on how someone would get started doing demo/running a demo company? Please and thank you
Just started with my grandpa who’s been doing demos for years. Just did a house with only a 138 excavator and a pitchfork. Easiest money ever. Only thing was we had to use 2 100 yard containers to clear it out💰.
I am going to be starting my own residential and commercial demolition business here hopefully within the next few weeks. & I just wanted to say that this video was very informative and I appreciate it very much and I look forward to going over more material that you have
Does it make sense to just buy a dump trailer and haul the debris yourself? You could also use it to transport the mini excavator. Seems like those dumpster prices would quickly add up to more than a big dump trailer. Surely you could find an old retired guy to drive back and forth to the dump for 10 bucks an hour.
I’m starting demolition very soon I’m a bit nervous because I haven’t done it but I’m looking forward to it. I’ve done construction before but not demolition What would be your best advice for a first timer and beginner i appreciate all the help you can give me 💯
Best advice would be not to start one. It's a dirty business full of morons. If you want to be constantly exposed to things like mercury and asbestos go for it but if you want to live a long healthy life go into something else.
DO NOT be scared to rent tools, especially if you only use them for a huge job, it saves you a lot of money, you can get a better quality tool for cheaper, than if you paid for it outright. if it's something you will need often, you might as well buy it, and I always say if its worth buying one it worth buying two. Sometimes you can return them if its the factories fault, sometimes you cant so its great to have a back up. Redundancy is key, ask an engineer, or any businessman they will say the same, always have a backup tool, part or somewhere where you know in a pinch you can get it.
Hi try to doing stuf i wude say start smal then you can go big i stared at the same age im now 15 and i now haw alot of work and i get alot of many evry mont ore two just try budy
Hi Luke, you should look at andrew camarata's channel, he started working on stuff as a young guy and he has some great info. I noticed that he started fixing lawnmowers and selling them when he was young - he would get them out of peoples' trash, just buy the parts he needed and then put them out for sale in front of his house. It seems like it's a good way to learn about machines. Learn welding as early as you can, also, that's a skill that's expensive to pay people for and not so expensive if you can do it yourself. Dirt bikes too, that's a good small motor to work on. Fixing motors and repairing equipment is the expensive part of a business like this so you want to be able to fix your own equipment whenever possible.
that dusty insurlation suck to clean up ! I did a 500 foot by 46 foot build which was chicken coop and that stuff was in the ceiling of it . we bagged all up and it took 10 loads in 6 wheel dump truck to move that dirty dusty stuff. it was something we had to do because we was taking almu ceiling and roof off .that dusty stuff and building fell down half way thought taking it down was the worst part of the whole job.
You may have inhaled asbestos depending in how old those coops were. Best not to get into demo it's a dirty business. Most are dishonest hacks that run those business to and they don't care about employees health.
just out of curiosity what is the thermometer in the background for. it looks identical to the one I made last year when paying off the last of my consumer debt. deja vu.
I am budding family. I have a good truck and a very food sledge hammer and an axe. I am a teacher by trade, but do this with my wife, and my parents on the weekends charging $200 to break down tool sheds or barns in South Texas. I want this to be my only job. How do we grow?
@@ShorelineBillionaire We did, I was able to take out a small business loan, we hired her brother and my cousin full time, my mom does record keeping and accounting, we are all invested time and money. I quit teaching and got my training and license as a heavy machine operator. We're still small and growing, but now we have the ability to demolish small houses and sometimes trees with our wench. I am having fun, making more money than being a teacher, and enjoy working with my family. My wife is expecting btw! Our little half Mexican-American and half Jamaican-American is on his way. Our daughter is ecstatic! Hopefully we can build this business into something great to leave to our kids.
Stanley, I happened upon my first demo job having never even considered doing it before. I have decided to have a go at it as a business. Besides word of mouth, what is the best way for someone starting out to find jobs? I have listed my business on some of the free online places (yellow pages, Yelp) and I have a Facebook page, are there any suggestions on ways to get more jobs?
I moved to Missouri almost 3 years ago. I noticed that there are a lot of dilapidated houses here. I had the thought of a business taking down the houses. Unfortunately I would have to do it with hand tools. I mean with shovel, sledgehammer, latter, and prybar. I am told that I would need liability insurance and permits as well. I guess it just isn't a good idea since I don't have that kind of money.
It's dangerous stuff. Dont go into demo unless you want to work with low class morons that don't care what you breathe. Get a education and get a clean office job working in finance.
@JsoliddGL yup. I used to be a environmental geologist and had to work around those morons for a long time. I had a finance degree to so finally switched. No more drug and alcohol soaked unsafe morons. I work in a clean atmosphere. About 90% of those workers were idiots. Got sick of them.
I don't agree with buy as needed basic mechanics tools ( wrenches & sockets) if you know how to spin wrenches you need them when you start so if a bolt or nuts comes loose when running some pc of equipment you can tighten it before some part falls off and get lost
My friend is well experienced demos and we are talking about started a demo business together in Florida, is it a good time start demo business in orlando and surrounding areas? He brings experience and I bring money which I am gonna borrow.
I work for a big demo company. I found your video super helpful. Great advice, you saved Eugene thousands of dollars. You're bringing lots of value to your viewers. Great job!
That's incredible to hear, this is why I do it! Thanks man 👍
@@Dirtmonkey I'm interested in getting certified and licensed here in south Florida. Want to start with residential. What do you think of leasing all large equipment and keeping an inventory of handheld tools, hammer drills, sawzalls, sledgehammers etc. Want to enter the field with as little overhead as possible
@@Dirtmonkey thank you in advance. Very informative video.
Really one of the first things you do when you start tearing in to a house is you break the main floor and start stuffing all that debris in to the basement or crawl space and grind it up as small as you can so you can fit as much as possible in to the roll off bins or dump trucks.
Thats the best way-your right!
This entire video is so incredibly helpful and informational. For someone starting a business in this field. Thank you Dirt Monkey pros
Oil that chair! LOL Keep up the good work my man. Love the vids
+Derrick Burtle I did- after reading your comment :)
lol!
I love this. Six years ago you were in a different space businesswise is it possible to do an update video on how someone would get started doing demo/running a demo company? Please and thank you
Just started with my grandpa who’s been doing demos for years. Just did a house with only a 138 excavator and a pitchfork. Easiest money ever. Only thing was we had to use 2 100 yard containers to clear it out💰.
Great videos..... !!!!!!! Your very smart at what u do,
+Chase Tharp Thanks Chase!
All ways learning from you.
I am going to be starting my own residential and commercial demolition business here hopefully within the next few weeks. & I just wanted to say that this video was very informative and I appreciate it very much and I look forward to going over more material that you have
+Brandon L I hope my videos help you out Brandon
Did you actually?
Does it make sense to just buy a dump trailer and haul the debris yourself? You could also use it to transport the mini excavator. Seems like those dumpster prices would quickly add up to more than a big dump trailer. Surely you could find an old retired guy to drive back and forth to the dump for 10 bucks an hour.
awesome video stan! thanks.
+Christopher Lankard Thanks Chris!
Knowing the sqft of a home, how do I know how many dumpsters I need to demo a house???
😂 the grease gun man it happened to me a nice Dewalt gun gone forever
Pipe fitting adhesive.... right Stanley... right! :) Great video man!
+Adam Carter Haha- still on there after 3 weeksUGH!
I am in GA we have a lot of basements.We do have crawl spaces and slabs.slabs. Lots of that stuff can be re purposed also which is good.
+Mark Wallace I didn't know they had so many basements down there.
Yeah then we have family rooms or dens it is under ground with windows.
I’m starting demolition very soon I’m a bit nervous because I haven’t done it but I’m looking forward to it. I’ve done construction before but not demolition What would be your best advice for a first timer and beginner i appreciate all the help you can give me 💯
Hey what up
Best advice would be not to start one. It's a dirty business full of morons. If you want to be constantly exposed to things like mercury and asbestos go for it but if you want to live a long healthy life go into something else.
DO NOT be scared to rent tools, especially if you only use them for a huge job, it saves you a lot of money, you can get a better quality tool for cheaper, than if you paid for it outright. if it's something you will need often, you might as well buy it, and I always say if its worth buying one it worth buying two. Sometimes you can return them if its the factories fault, sometimes you cant so its great to have a back up. Redundancy is key, ask an engineer, or any businessman they will say the same, always have a backup tool, part or somewhere where you know in a pinch you can get it.
just buy it use it and then get a refund simple as that.
Is It possible to get on a call with you? I’m doing my first demo job 1500. No idea how to bid.
How’s it going my friend, were you ever able to get in touch with him? I’m looking to do the same.
great info Stan. great video
+Lance Sheppard {Little River Lawn Care} Thanks Lance :)
Just awesome!
+JC'sLawnTips Thanks!
Nice video
I’m 13 and am really interested in like labour work and demeolishon to be more exact but like I’m not then most educated abt it
Hi try to doing stuf i wude say start smal then you can go big i stared at the same age im now 15 and i now haw alot of work and i get alot of many evry mont ore two just try budy
Sorry for the speling
Hi Luke, you should look at andrew camarata's channel, he started working on stuff as a young guy and he has some great info.
I noticed that he started fixing lawnmowers and selling them when he was young - he would get them out of peoples' trash, just buy the parts he needed and then put them out for sale in front of his house. It seems like it's a good way to learn about machines. Learn welding as early as you can, also, that's a skill that's expensive to pay people for and not so expensive if you can do it yourself. Dirt bikes too, that's a good small motor to work on. Fixing motors and repairing equipment is the expensive part of a business like this so you want to be able to fix your own equipment whenever possible.
that dusty insurlation suck to clean up ! I did a 500 foot by 46 foot build which was chicken coop and that stuff was in the ceiling of it . we bagged all up and it took 10 loads in 6 wheel dump truck to move that dirty dusty stuff. it was something we had to do because we was taking almu ceiling and roof off .that dusty stuff and building fell down half way thought taking it down was the worst part of the whole job.
Chicken coop waste is toxic stuff. be careful!
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You may have inhaled asbestos depending in how old those coops were. Best not to get into demo it's a dirty business. Most are dishonest hacks that run those business to and they don't care about employees health.
just out of curiosity what is the thermometer in the background for. it looks identical to the one I made last year when paying off the last of my consumer debt. deja vu.
+jason shuler Helps me amp up my energy level for interviews.
I am budding family. I have a good truck and a very food sledge hammer and an axe. I am a teacher by trade, but do this with my wife, and my parents on the weekends charging $200 to break down tool sheds or barns in South Texas. I want this to be my only job. How do we grow?
Did you find out? How did you grow?
@@ShorelineBillionaire We did, I was able to take out a small business loan, we hired her brother and my cousin full time, my mom does record keeping and accounting, we are all invested time and money. I quit teaching and got my training and license as a heavy machine operator. We're still small and growing, but now we have the ability to demolish small houses and sometimes trees with our wench. I am having fun, making more money than being a teacher, and enjoy working with my family. My wife is expecting btw! Our little half Mexican-American and half Jamaican-American is on his way. Our daughter is ecstatic! Hopefully we can build this business into something great to leave to our kids.
@@ShorelineBillionaire I want to emphasize SMALL HOUSES, but BIG TREES
In your opinion and experience which brand skid loaders are the best and also the same for excavators thanks !
+iplaycod056 I like Bobcat for price and durability.
Idk y I'm here I litterally have no desire in being in this industry but it's kind of interesting.
I appreciate you being here, thank you Deion!
I like the lock n lube fitting for my pistol grip grease gun
Stanley, I happened upon my first demo job having never even considered doing it before. I have decided to have a go at it as a business. Besides word of mouth, what is the best way for someone starting out to find jobs? I have listed my business on some of the free online places (yellow pages, Yelp) and I have a Facebook page, are there any suggestions on ways to get more jobs?
I moved to Missouri almost 3 years ago. I noticed that there are a lot of dilapidated houses here. I had the thought of a business taking down the houses. Unfortunately I would have to do it with hand tools. I mean with shovel, sledgehammer, latter, and prybar. I am told that I would need liability insurance and permits as well. I guess it just isn't a good idea since I don't have that kind of money.
What's a cap And vichlemite
It's dangerous stuff. Dont go into demo unless you want to work with low class morons that don't care what you breathe. Get a education and get a clean office job working in finance.
@JsoliddGL yup. I used to be a environmental geologist and had to work around those morons for a long time. I had a finance degree to so finally switched. No more drug and alcohol soaked unsafe morons. I work in a clean atmosphere. About 90% of those workers were idiots. Got sick of them.
In America it's easy you don't sort out just make a mess
I don't agree with buy as needed basic mechanics tools ( wrenches & sockets) if you know how to spin wrenches you need them when you start so if a bolt or nuts comes loose when running some pc of equipment you can tighten it before some part falls off and get lost
I agree that you should have hand tools available.
is it better to have a w2 person or 1099 them
+Alvie Armes depends on if they are an employee or not.
W2 honestly. Because you can register as a s corp and get way less tax. 1099 is only good for short term.
How many people checked their email watching now this video as Stan's phone was going off? Haha
My friend is well experienced demos and we are talking about started a demo business together in Florida, is it a good time start demo business in orlando and surrounding areas? He brings experience and I bring money which I am gonna borrow.
yu noh yu noh .. i think he was a bit nervous
LMAO! I buy nothing but cheap grease guns!
Sound like your guys need to pay more attention