We handle calling Dig Safe to mark out the utilities. Any private utilities (dog fences, private electric lines, etc.) should be marked by the homeowner if possible. Communicate with your excavating companies ahead of time to determine who will arrange to have the utilities marked.

Do what you can to make the area as accessible as possible. If that's beyond your capabilities, make sure you let the demolition company know ahead of time what obstacles they may face. You should also move anything on the property that will be in the way, if at all possible.

In addition, make sure to ask any questions you have beforehand. According to IBISWorld, the United States demolition market was worth $9.4 billion in 2023. With so many options in this growing industry, there's no reason to go into an excavation blindly.