It looks easy.........

It looks like fun ......

Well, it is once you get the approvals!

Tearing down a building today can have as much red tape as building a new one. The K.F. Sullivan Co. can take the hassles out of it. Just some of the items we handle so you won’t have to are:

Plan Commission meetings: Sullivan staff architects will present your project at the city committee meetings, preparing the proper drawings as necessary. Many communities, including Madison, require plan commission approval for any building demolition.

Recycling plans: Many municipalities require a recycling & reuse plan before they will grant a permit. We will evaluate the existing building and prepare and submit the recycling plan for approval.

Temporary parking lot design and construction: Once the old building is gone, something must go in its place. We can design and construct the new parking lot. A new parking lot will require striping, lighting, and landscaping even without a building.

Abatement: Asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials will have to be disposed of properly.

DNR notification: In Wisconsin, the DNR must be notified in advance of any building demolition.

Coordinate disconnection of utilities: An existing building will have many utilities to be disconnected: water, sewer, storm sewer, phone, data, fire hydrants, and electrical service. Each of these must be coordinated with the appropriate utility company and disconnected in the proper manner.

Storm water management: Redevelopment of a building site will require storm water calculations and design.

Erosion control measures and inspections: Silt fences will need to be installed as well as storm inlet protection. The streets and sidewalks must be kept clean by installing tracking pads and sweeping as needed.

Demolition permit: Once all the requirements mentioned above have been approved, we will obtain the permit for you.