getting rid of a big shed in cork

bungaro79

hi all
looking for a bit of direction here as i don't think this is a diy job unfortunately. we have a really big shed out the back of a place we bought last year. its maybe 6m x 8m and has decking in front of it and it takes up a lot of the garden. so i need guys to take it apart (or chainsaw it) but i'm not sure who would be the proper people to do this?! we're based just outside cork city, any recommendations would be great!
thanks

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bungaro79

its probably more of a cabin size alright. not sure how easy it would be to take apart to be honest, but if someone wanted to take it for free on condition that they'd take it apart then they'd be more than welcome to it!

listermint

Put it on adverts for free, you will get some hits.

Vet them first on what they want to do with it and why they are taking it so your not left with chancers.

bungaro79

finally got around to taking photos of it last night! listermint, thats the one thing i don't want is guys wasting my time but i'd be hoping that someone might want it for firewood if nothing else

Lumen

bungaro79 wrote: »

i'd be hoping that someone might want it for firewood if nothing else

If it's treated/painted it shouldn't be used as firewood.

Wood is one of those things you would expect to be free to recycle, but it isn't, at least not where I live.

Calahonda52

The seems well made and maybe insulated.

I would cool my "get rid of this" jets for the moment and it could be useful later: workshop/home office/play room/ pool table/ storage/ dog house ( for you).:D

Getting someone in to dismantle and remove is fraught with all sort of issues, including attracting undesirables who will scope your gaff etc.
Also may have insurance in plications for you if someone hurts them selves taking it down

bungaro79

Calahonda52 wrote: »

The seems well made and maybe insulated.

I would cool my "get rid of this" jets for the moment and it could be useful later: workshop/home office/play room/ pool table/ storage/ dog house ( for you).:D

Getting someone in to dismantle and remove is fraught with all sort of issues, including attracting undesirables who will scope your gaff etc.
Also may have insurance in plications for you if someone hurts them selves taking it down

my man cave suggestions were quickly shot down and apparently our 2 small girls need a patch of grass somewhere out the back to play, sheesh :pac:

jmBuildExt

Id try to keep it myself
Anyway sounds like that boat has sailed so... If it were me I'd have a go at taking it down myself.
It should come down easily/safely enough. Manage it in small parts.
Get the low hanging fruit first. i.e. go in and take out anything non structural, shelves etc. Floor looks like its screwed down. Anything decent, put it to one side see can you sell it or get rid of it for free. (e.g. The 8x4 sheets might be salvageable). I'd probably take up the decking and strip the cladding if possible at this stage too.

Then start on the roof and get the slates off. Knock off the facias. Then see what you have. Rafters might knock out easily enough. You might find the walls are in manageable sections to take apart.

Do it logically, If at any stage you're not comfortable, stop and go back to your original plan to get someone in to do it, you couldn't have made it any worse.

If you were comfortable using power tools.... id use a circular saw for cutting stubborn rafters or taking up the decking, ensuring there were no nails/screws in its path. Ive never used and dont own a reciprocating saw but that might be a better/safer option. But it will come down with hand tools all the same.

peasant

That would cost several thousands to build/buy new ..seems a real shame to tear it down.

Put more windows in (and curtains ) and sell it as a wife/daughters cave instead

Some artificial grass on the porch and side might help selling it...paint it bloody pink if you have to...but don't take it down

Calahonda52

bungaro79 wrote: »

my man cave suggestions were quickly shot down and apparently our 2 small girls need a patch of grass somewhere out the back to play, sheesh :pac:

Wrong approach: dream up some value for her/ the kids in it.
Maybe she could use it for an art studio or for yoga classes

Is that a sunny corner or is it shaded anyway, can't have kids out in the damp cold...

two wheels good

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Wrong approach: dream up some value for her/ the kids in it.
Maybe she could use it for an art studio or for yoga classes

Is that a sunny corner or is it shaded anyway, can't have kids out in the damp cold...

Exactly! The children will need some shade to view their gaming screens or they'll need shelter from the rain or somewhere out of earshot to make a rumpus. Could they be persuaded to discover an interest in table tennis. That verandah could be al stage to encourage their drama interests.
It looks solid enough to use as guest accomm. or even an AirBnB venue.

Seems a shame to demolish it. You might regret it.

listermint

Seeing the pictures now, its the type of room that you will tear down now. Then be putting another exactly like it in 10 years time to get them out of the house.

bungaro79

just an update, and thanks to all the advice on here (nearly everyone telling me not to take it down ) but its finally gone! did it myself (with the help of my cousin who did the roof) and filled up a builders skip and that was after 3 trailer loads to the local dump!

bungaro79

nearly there

P.lane78

A cabin would finish it off nicely 😀

bungaro79

P.lane78 wrote: »

A cabin would finish it off nicely ��

:D

P.lane78

It's like a different garden ...nice job