Baltimore is full of old Victorian and colonial homes, and you may be eyeing one yourself that needs to be restored; but you worry the job will be too big. You are afraid that the biggest problem will be getting rid of unwanted junk and trash that have accumulated inside the house for decades. You may be wary of making multiple trips back and forth to the dump and you wonder allowed “where is the landfill near me?” That is one aspect of a cleanout that you don’t have to be concerned about. Dumpstermaxx can rent a roll off dumpster in the size you need to complete the job, and then our trash hauling service will take it away when you are done. We can help with all your waste management needs.
There are several things to consider when undertaking a home restoration cleanout, this is going to be different than a spring cleaning and the key will be attention to detail. One thing it is vital to distinguish is the difference between trash and fragments of the original home. With that in mind it is vital to keep pieces of tile, marble and stone that belong to the interior (or possibly exterior) of the home. Try and sort fragments out by type and place them in a box marked for its contents. Later on- you, or a contractor you have hired, will have to assemble the pieces like a jigsaw puzzle to restore something like a mantle over a fireplace or a tile bathroom floor. In some cases you will have pieces missing, those can be replaced with materials of a similar type and color. Be sure to look in old jars, cans, and containers before you throw them out, some of the missing pieces you need to restore something may be inside.
There may be hideous furniture from the 1970s in the home and you may be eager to get rid of those eyesores, and ugly furniture from subsequent decades, but you need to find out their value. What may be a monstrosity to you may be a work of art to someone else. Check eBay or with a local collectibles dealer before disposing of anything. Once you have determined that the furniture has no value, then you can place them in your rental dumpster with glee. Make sure that when throwing out unwanted items and junk you are not throwing out something essential to the inner workings of the house. Old keys to windows may not resemble a key in the traditional sense. Pipes, valves and knobs all may be part of the house that you may need. Of course if you have a boiler or furnace in the basement, chances are you will want to dispose of it and forego your restoration efforts in order to provide a more modern method of heating. Keep in mind that these wieldy objects will most likely have to be disassembled to be removed and thrown out. Wear mask and goggles when removing the boiler or furnace; substances like asbestos and lead could become airborne.
Wood is tricky when it comes to a restoration. Termites may have done damage over time, or just plain old rot may have done its evil work on your two-hundred year old balustrade. Try and save as much of it as you can before disposing of the bad parts in your dumpster. Taking photos to give to a contractor who specializes in restoration can help to accurately re-create the staircase and restore its former glory.
If the home you have purchased is historically protected, make sure to follow guidelines for a restoration that is compliance.
Call Dumpstermaxx today or fill out our online contact form, we can help you with all your restoration bulk trash needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to assist you.
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