Demolition


Definition of "Demolition"

Cherie & Scott Goldsmith
  Homestead Realty

The total destruction, razing, tearing down, breaking into pieces or pulverizing of a structure on a building site. Demolition usually occurs when clearing a building site either as preparation for building a new structure or eliminating a hazard.


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