The pros and Cons of Starting a Construction Site Cleanup business

There is no way a construction site stays clean because of the huge debris. The debris includes construction material like glass, stones, cement and wood.

Others are aluminum, iron bars, asbestos, electrical wires and pipes. Contractors on such sites need to hire the services of a cleanup crew.

This is cost effective and an easier alternative to removing the debris themselves. The work is physically challenging and requires serious manual labor. Starting a construction cleanup business lucrative and moderately challenging.

List of Building Construction Debris

• Rocks
• Glass
• Stones
• Cement
• Sand
• Wood
• Aluminum
• Iron bars
• Asbestos
• Electrical wires
• Pipes

The Pros of Starting a Construction Site Cleanup Business

Construction cleanup can put money on your table. The job is labor intensive, slightly challenging and rewarding.

The price you get depends on your negotiating prowess and experience. it does not require a university degree to venture into this line of  business. However there are a few advantages and disadvantages associated to the business.

Pros

• There are lots of business opportunities in commercial and residential homes
• Cleanup companies have a wide antennary of services to offer clients
• The amount you make is commensurate with the job
• You could take on difficult projects by hiring casual workers as labor
• There are lots of networking opportunities from estate developers and building contractors.
• The startup cost depends on your business template
• Construction work is addictive and very interesting.

The Cons of Starting a Construction Site Cleanup Business

There are lots of challenges in the site cleanup business. This includes handling dangerous material, odd working hours, time squeeze and heavy equipment. Here are some common difficulties encountered by cleanup companies.

Cons

• The cleanup crew are regularly exposed to hazardous material
• You need proper protective gear from cuts, scrapes and bruises
• The cost of cleanup equipment is high
• You need to hire lots of casual labor or machine operators
• The business requires some form of partnership
• The job requires lots of physical exertion and is labor intensive
• There is no hard or fast rule to cleanup operational periods
• Because of the many hazards you need a comprehensive health and liability insurance
• Make sure you are in tune with local and state operational laws.
• The job could be seasonal and highly unpredictable

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