Arwood Waste completed the residential demolition for the City of Jackosnville located at 6968 Bakersfield Dr. Located on Jacksonville’s westside of town. The project was estimated to take two days and was completed on time. Call us today for a free estimate 904-751-5656.

What is the Process For Whole House Demolition, Garage Demolition, or Commercial Building Demolition?

City of Jacksonville

117 W. Duval Street, Suite 375

Jacksonville Florida 32202

The Building Inspection Division is responsible for ensuring that existing and future developments and construction comply with the Florida Building Codes and Jacksonville’s building ordinances.

http://www.coj.net/departments/planning-and-development/building-inspection-division.aspx

WET DEMOLITION PROCEDURES The specific procedures set forth below are to be employed in the demolition of structures with asbestos containing materials (ACM). The Department’s Asbestos Consultant will provide background air monitoring during the course of demolition work and monitor the Project Work for compliance with these procedures and all governmental regulations. These procedures are to be utilized in addition to all other procedure and governmental regulations promulgated for the demolition of structures. General Requirements for Contractor: 1. Provide ten (10) day notification of demolition to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through its local representative, the Broward County Health Department, and all other governing agencies having jurisdiction. 2. Comply with EPA – 340/I-92, A Guide to Normal Demolition Practices Under Asbestos NESHAP (TRC Ref No. I-456-019) and all other federal, state, and regulations concerning demolition of structures with ACM. Technical Requirements for Contractor: 1. Isolate area for a minimum distance of 30 feet all around structure with construction barrier tape. 2. Thoroughly wet structure with a high volume water hose prior to demolition and keep structure saturated at all times during demolition. A garden hose is not an acceptable means and is not permitted to wet down the structure. Water may be supplied from a fire hydrant or water tank truck. If fire hydrant is used, notify and obtain approval of local fire department. 3. Keep the demolition debris saturated at all times. While saturated, load debris onto the disposal trucks and transport saturated debris to landfill. At no time allow debris to dry. ITB-DOT-12/13-4002TB ATTACHMENT A-1 – ATTACHMENT TO SCOPE OF WORK WET DEMOLITION PROCEDURES Attachment A‐1 Page 2 of 2 4. Dispose of ACM which has been demolished by the wet demolition method as construction debris pursuant to NESHAP. Notify the landfill that debris contains nonregulated, ACM. 5. Provide personal air monitoring of the demolition workers during a11 phases of the work in accordance with OSHA requirements. 6. Should the PEL or EL be exceeded, provide wet decontamination facilities, respirators, and regulated areas, and immediately notify FDOT or Authorized Representative.

Arwood Waste completed the removal of 97L bulkhead located inside the Pine Lakes Golf Course. The golf course was purchased by DR Horton and plans are the redevelop the property for new homes.

Arwood Waste 904-751-5656

Arwood Waste offers a wide range of marine construction services, AW has focused on our management philosophy – “Safety”. AW offers Contract Management, Pre-Project design and budgeting, Contractor & Bid Review, in-plant environmental pond/basin remediation, On-Site Project Management, dredging, Equipment Rigging, pipeline crossings and extraction, Equipment Moving & Relocation, Dismantling, Demolition, Emergency Response Services, as well as piling and shoring.  At our marine facility we offer docks services which includes but not limited to crane service for loading and unloading boats and barges.  Also offered are crew boat and deck barge ferrying services for equipment or supplies from our dock to your destination.  We have the capacity to decommission and process for scrap your retired marine boats, barges, dry docks or other marine equipment that’s on the water.

Site 153 Northside Drive Pine Lakes Subdivision

Safety remains AW’s first priority, which is why we strive to provide our clients with excellent and reliable service. We pride ourselves on impeccable record keeping and low EMR. AW understands safety is critical in environments as complex as marine construction. Through our safety programs, we have established an enviable track record of excellence in safe practices. Our technical expertise, experience and commitment are focused on ensuring accident-free projects for our customers and employees.

This project was contracted to Arwood Waste. Burnham Construction was the general contractor.
Burnham Construction has over 100 combined years of experience in the site work industry. BCI is able to perform complete site development for your project. As a Certified Underground Utilities Contractor, BCI is able to install all the underground utilities required on your site. BCI is FDOT certified. We pride ourselves on having a reputation of providing an excellent quality product in a timely manner for our http://www.burnhamconstructioninc.com/

252 E 3rd St,Jacksonville, FL 32206

Another quality Demolition completed for Saundra Seabrook. Thank you again Mrs. Seabrook for working with Arwood Waste & Demolition.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act (Chapter 163, Florida Statutes) requires the development of local government comprehensive plans. That law, through its minimum criteria Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C., allows for historic preservation concerns to be addressed in two ways. Preservation of historic resources can be addressed as part of the Future Land Use Element, the Housing Element, the Coastal Management Element, and in other elements, or as a separate optional element. The City of Jacksonville has chosen to develop a separate optional element to be included in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. The fundamental purpose of a preservation plan or element is to focus community efforts on preserving historic resources and to define the role of government in that process.

The Historic Preservation Element has identified one goal:

‘It shall be the goal of the City of Jacksonville to identify, document, protect, and preserve its archaeological, historic, architectural, and cultural resources. Instilling public awareness of those resources shall be a part of that effort.’

The objectives and policies that implement the goal have been clustered around five issues that are important in the preservation of Jacksonville’s historic resources. Issue #1 focuses on the need for the City to centralize and strengthen its municipal preservation program while at the same time addressing the impact of its activities and projects upon historic resources. Issue #2 states the need for an on-going comprehensive survey and site data management program in order to have accurate and extensive information on the location, significance and condition of the City’s historic resources. The value and need for a historic preservation ordinance are dealt with in the third issue. Because of Jacksonville’s large and significant historic districts and neighborhoods, the fourth issue addresses the special needs of revitalizing these areas while preserving their original building stock and historic fabric. The final issue is developing strategies to foster public awareness of the City’s history and its abundant historic resources.

The goal, objectives and policies are reinforced in the element by supportive information such as preservation law, preservation incentives, private involvement in preservation, the general nature of Jacksonville’s historic resources and recommendations to address the special concerns in preserving these resources. A separate supplement to the Historic Preservation Element is a listing of the City’s historic resources, including archaeological sites, organized by planning district.

The element defines a much stronger role for the City in addressing historic preservation issues and concerns. The cornerstone of this new municipal preservation program would be the passage of enabling legislation that empowers the City Council to designate landmarks and historic districts, as well as the possible establishment of a board or commission to review proposed physical changes to these landmarks or districts. Each locally designated landmark or historic district would be established by ordinance action after a public hearing process. Once established by the City Council, these landmarks and the boundaries of historic districts would be designated on the official Zoning Atlas maintained by the City’s Building and Zoning Inspection Division. These maps would flag those permitted activities requiring a certificate of appropriateness from the review board or commission.

The kinds of permitted activities requiring review would be alterations and additions to the exterior, especially those visible from the public right of way, demolition and relocation, as well as new construction within designated historic districts. Many, if not the majority of permitted activities, such as repainting, backyard decks and fences, reroofing, landscaping or repairs using the same materials, might not require board review but only staff approval. Also, existing remodeling and additions out of compliance with the design standards would be acceptable under a grandfather clause. When reviewing projects, the board or commission would follow the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, which are a nationally recognized set of general guidelines for the preservation of significant historic and architectural characteristics of a structure. The ordinance would also establish an appeal process, as well as a clause for economic hardship cases. Enforcement of the ordinance would follow the same procedures as that for building and zoning enforcement. Attention would be directed towards setting up clear procedural rules for operation of the ordinance including timely meeting dates of the commission or board in order to decrease permitting delays.

Having already met the historic district criteria of the National Register of Historic Places, it is anticipated that Springfield, Riverside and Avondale historic districts will be the first candidates for designation as local historic districts. There are also fifty-six individually listed sites on the National Register of Historic Places that with property owner and Council approval, could obtain protection under the ordinance. Other older neighborhoods, areas and sites will need to be surveyed or evaluated to determine if they meet the local designation criteria established by the enabling legislation.

To implement the goal, objectives and policies by 2010 will require the expenditure of additional capital outlay over time. However, at least for the first year (FY 90-91) the plan can begin implementation using the existing administrative support of the Planning Department. Presently, one planner is assigned full time to the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission with secretarial assistance provided by the Strategic Planning Division. Additional funding sources, such as (1.) state and federal grants-in-aid (2.) permitting fees and (3.) dedicated funding sources similar to the use of a portion of solid waste tipping fees for the development of recreation facilities, may be necessary to implement fully the goal, objectives and policies in the element.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES

GOAL 1

The City shall identify, document, protect, and preserve its archaeological, historic, architectural and cultural resources. Instilling public awareness of those resources shall be a part of the effort.
Issue: Municipal Administration of Historic Preservation

The City of Jacksonville contains more historic resources than any other community in Florida. For example, the Florida Master Site File presently lists over 5500 recorded sites, roughly 13 percent of the state total, within our community. For more than a decade, Jacksonville residents have been striving to preserve the City’s historic resources through both public and private initiatives. As a result of this growing appreciation and interest in the preservation of the City’s historic resources, there has developed the need for the City to centralize and strengthen its municipal preservation program. Also, there was an awareness, reinforced by state statute, that the management and preservation of historic resources be incorporated into the overall City planning process. By Executive Order 88 – 123 signed in August of 1988, the Planning Department was designated to provide administrative assistance to the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, an advisory committee appointed by the Mayor. By this action, the City had centralized the municipal preservation program into one department and provided the administrative base for the Landmarks Commission to expand its role in local preservation activities.

In addition to owning and managing historic properties, the City also faced the problem of the negative impact of City-sponsored activities on historic resources, in particular the loss of the visual fabric of historic districts and neighborhoods. The municipal preservation program needs to address the preservation and management of historic resources under City ownership and jurisdiction, as well as mitigating the impact on historic resources by City sponsored activities and projects.
Objective 1.1 To improve the City’s effectiveness in the administration of ordinances, codes, rules and other provisions of the Ordinance Code and practices which address historic preservation activity, assistance to residents and property owners in promoting historic preservation, and managing the historic resources under its jurisdiction.

Policies

1.1.1 The Planning Department shall be designated to coordinate municipal historic preservation activities, act as City liaison for providing assistance and information regarding historic preservation, and assemble and manage the base of information required to support that responsibility.

1.1.2 The City shall adopt a historic preservation ordinance and pursue acceptance in the Certified Local Government Program administered by the Florida Department of State as a means to obtain information and financial assistance for the municipal historic preservation program.

1.1.3 The City of Jacksonville shall incorporate into its historic preservation ordinance, procedures for the review by the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, or any subsequent review body, of all plans that will physically alter the appearance of a designated site, property or historic district. This review will be required of all departments, agencies, and other authorities of the City or companies or contractors representing any department, agency or authority of the City performing work for the City.

1.1.4 The City shall continue the use of historic buildings for governmental purposes and shall consider the acquisition of historic buildings for adaptive reuse for municipal purpose when additional space is required. Any building 50 or more years old considered for surplus by the City shall be submitted prior to sale for review by the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission or any subsequent review body. Any such building determined to have historical or architectural significance, if considered surplus, shall be sold or otherwise conveyed by the City with protective covenants to ensure its preservation and proper rehabilitation.
Issue: Comprehensive Survey and Data Management

The identification of historic resources is essential in making informed decisions about managing and protecting these resources. The process of identification is done through comprehensive surveys that locate and evaluate sites and buildings in a given area for their historical, architectural or archaeological significance and condition. A number of surveys have been completed in Jacksonville during the past fifteen years. However, these surveys vary in quality and kind, and do not offer a complete body of information about the City’s historic resources. Most of these surveys have been sponsored by local preservation groups and are specific to their areas of concern. Many sections and neighborhoods throughout the City have not been systematically surveyed for the presence of historic resources.

The City needs to develop a comprehensive survey program for completion no later than 2010. Accompanying the comprehensive survey program is the need to establish and maintain a system to record site information including not only buildings and archaeological sites but also other historic features such as brick streets, statues, parks and decorative walks. Initial survey efforts should be directed towards identifying and evaluating historic properties owed or managed by the City including independent authorities and the school board. Because of the large land area and the expense of archaeological surveys, the City needs to develop sensitivity maps that indicate the probability of the presence of archaeological sites.

An extensive site data base accumulated from surveys can be used to evaluate more clearly the impact of both public and private projects on historic resources. A locally maintained site data base can also be used to quicken the federal review process, as well as provide the information necessary for designating landmarks and historic districts.
Objective 1.2 To identify, document, record and evaluate the historic resources within the City’s jurisdiction by 2010.

Policies

1.2.1 The Planning Department shall establish a comprehensive survey program scheduled to be completed by 2010. The survey program will follow and be compatible with the Florida Master Site File. This comprehensive survey program will be completed in increments over twenty years, concentrating on those areas of high site probability as identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for pre-1940 housing units.

1.2.2 The Planning Department will by 2010 develop a city-wide archaeological sensitivity map to indicate the probability of archaeological sites. This map will be used to review the possible impact of both public and private projects upon archaeological resources. The coastal area as defined in the Conservation Coastal Management Element will be the area first identified on an archaeological sensitivity map since this is the area of greatest site concentration and highest probability.

1.2.3 The Planning Department will conduct a survey of all publicly-owned and managed properties including lands, buildings and features, in order to compile an inventory of historic resources under City supervision. The inventory is regarded as a management tool and shall be completed by 1996. The intent of this policy is to survey 20 percent of City properties each year.

1.2.4 The Planning Department shall provide information and technical assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to identify, document and evaluate historic resources.

1.2.5 The Planning Department shall establish by 1991 a system for recording buildings, sites and objects within the City that have been identified and recorded through standard professional surveys of historic resources conducted by qualified individuals and organizations. That base of information, to include a computer data base, site files and maps, shall be maintained for location, identification and evaluation purposes. It shall parallel the data maintained in the Florida Master Site File.

1.2.6 The Planning Department shall by 1991 maintain and update for planning and permitting purposes, a U.S.G.S. series of topographic maps upon which recorded archaeological sites are shown.

1.2.7 By 1995, the Planning Department shall develop a uniform historic district map series, using a standard of one inch equals 200 feet, to record designated landmarks and districts. All existing historic district maps will be brought into conformity with this scale.
Issue: Historic Preservation Ordinance

Historic preservation ordinances have become the primary method used by local governments to provide some degree of protection for historic resources. The principle of preservation as a valid public purpose of government has been legally established by numerous court decisions, in particular, by the Supreme Court decision in the case of Penn Central Transportation vs New York City (1978)). By designating local landmarks and historic districts with design review, historic preservation ordinances can build community pride and appreciation, as well as act as a catalyst for redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization.

The City of Jacksonville, with over 5500 historic and archaeological sites and some of the state’s largest historic districts, does not designate local landmarks or historic districts. The adoption of a historic preservation ordinance will constitute one of the most significant steps which the City can take to preserve its vast number of historic resources. A local historic preservation program requires two steps. First is the passage of enabling legislation authorizing the City Council to designate local landmarks and historic districts. Second, individual landmarks and historic districts will be designated by the adoption of subsequent legislation. Using design criteria based on the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, a review body will be authorized to review exterior alterations, demolitions and relocation of designated landmarks and contributing structures in historic districts, as well as new construction in designated historic districts. A certificate of appropriateness will be required from the review body before a building permit can be issued. The administrative support for the review will come from the Planning Department.
Objective 1.3 To adopt a historic preservation ordinance by 1991 that contains provisions which will enable the City to become a Certified Local Government. The ordinance shall be legally sufficient to enable the City to implement the recommendations, goal, objectives and policies contained in the Historic Preservation Element.

Policies

1.3.1 The ordinance shall include those requirements necessary for the City to become a Certified Local Government, and the ordinance may establish a historic preservation board or commission whose powers may include, but not be limited to, the following:

To promulgate rules governing its operation in carrying out its responsibilities; To make recommendations to the City Council for historic designation; To adopt by the rule-making process design guidelines specific to designated historic districts; To review proposed physical alterations of designated properties or districts; To issue certificates of appropriateness for proposed physical alterations deemed by the board or commission to comply with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation or any adopted design standards that are based on the Secretary’s Standards.

1.3.2 The historic preservation ordinance shall enable the City Council to designate sites, districts and buildings as ‘historic’ and to extend the authority of the City as specified in the ordinance over such designated properties.

1.3.3 Designated sites, properties and districts shall be recorded on the Zoning Atlas located in the Building and Zoning Inspection Division. The Property Appraiser’s office will also be notified of this designation.

1.3.4 The ordinance shall contain a provision that will assist in the preservation of archaeological resources.

1.3.5 Before adoption of an ordinance and the establishment of a historic preservation board or commission, the board or commission and the Planning Department shall inform the public about the provisions of the ordinance and its implications through a series of town meetings in the affected neighborhoods.

Issue: Revitalization of Historic Neighborhoods

Over 76 percent of the recorded historic resources in Jacksonville are located in the Urban Planning District (#1) and the Northwest Planning District (5#). These planning districts include all of the Springfield Historic District (1858 contributing structures), the Riverside Historic District (1391 contributing structures) and the majority of the Avondale Historic District (718 contributing structures). Located in these planning districts are older neighborhoods and areas such as LaVilla,

Brooklyn, Fairfield, East Jacksonville, Panama Park, Lackawanna, Murray Hill, as well as the central business district. Because of a population shift to newer subdivisions and changing land uses, many of these areas and neighborhoods have suffered deterioration.

Revitalization of these older neighborhoods and areas is important for several reasons. First the concentration of historic buildings in these areas is a tangible and irreplaceable representation of Jacksonville’s history and architectural heritage. With their intact housing stock and existing public utilities, these older areas and neighborhoods, once revitalized, could greatly contribute to addressing the problem of urban sprawl and the need for more housing units. However, strategies to revitalize these older neighborhoods must also include preserving the historic fabric that define these areas. Many of these historic neighborhoods have organizations dedicated to their preservation and improvement. These organizations have helped, and continue to help focus attention on specific neighborhood problems and concerns, and should be brought in as active participants in developing revitalization strategies.
Objective 1.4 The City of Jacksonville shall establish and improve property values, and thus the tax base in designated historic districts by encouraging property owners to maintain and improve buildings, grounds, streetscape and vistas and encouraging settlement and revitalization of established neighborhoods instead of extending infrastructure to undeveloped sections.

Policies

1.4.1 Street, sidewalk, utility and other improvements undertaken by the City in designated historic districts shall be consistent, where practical, with the historic character of those districts.

1.4.2 By 1992 the Planning Department shall review and make specific recommendations to the City Council regarding changes or modifications to in the Land Development Regulations that will protect the character of designated historic districts. The assistance and advice of historic preservation organizations in recognized historic areas of the City will be solicited for that purpose.

1.4.3 The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Duval County Housing Finance Authority shall continue to make available financial assistance, including low interest rehabilitation loans, to property owners seeking to improve designated historic buildings.

1.4.4 Any project sponsored by or under the authority of the City, either financially or administratively, which involves rehabilitation or construction of new buildings within a designated historic district shall adhere to appropriate historic preservation standards for such activity.

1.4.5 In consultation with the Florida Department of Transportation, the City shall evaluate traffic circulation patterns and plans in designated historic districts in order to slow and limit damaging arterial and cut-through traffic, within one year after the designation of each historic district.

1.4.6 To protect and preserve historic resources, the City shall consider the incorporation of legal and financial measures, such as Transfer of Development Rights, cluster developments, easements, loan pools, revolving funds and ‘conservation’ areas or districts for archaeologically sensitive lands in its land development regulations.

1.4.7 The use of tax increment financing as a mechanism to promote the improvement of deteriorated designated historic districts shall be considered.

1.4.8 The City shall continue to improve and develop parks in designated historic districts, and it shall also plan the creation of safe bicycle and jogging paths in such areas.

1.4.9 The Planning and Development Department shall develop long-range plans for each locally designated historic district to identify, preserve, and where possible to regain the district’s original historic character. Any such process from its inception shall include the participation of neighborhood organizations in and residents of the designated district. Each plan shall be completed within two years of the designation of a Local Historic District.

Objective 1.5 The City shall encourage the preservation of historic districts and buildings by removing obstacles to the rehabilitation of qualified historic buildings and urging their continued use or adaptive reuse.

Policies

1.5.1 By April 1, 1991, the City shall adopt by ordinance, Provision 101.6 of the Standard Building Code which empowers the Chief of the Building and Zoning Inspection Division with the option of exempting designated historic buildings from selected provisions of the code. The Chief must confer with the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, or any subsequent review body, when making a determination not to waive provisions of the Building Code.

1.5.2 The City shall pursue alternatives that will lead to the preservation, as opposed to the destruction, of buildings located in designated historic districts. The City shall encourage owners to consider transfer of the properties under favorable terms with attached covenants for preservation.
Objective 1.6 To continue to encourage and support the development and maintenance of present and future historic preservation organizations, especially those with specific neighborhood identities.

Policies

1.6.1 The Planning Department will provide available technical information to such organizations and serve as a liaison between them and the state and federal historic preservation offices, if requested.

1.6.2 The City shall cooperate with neighborhood preservation organizations in identifying existing and potential local historic preservation problems and in addressing solutions to those problems.

1.6.3 The City will assist the local historic preservation organizations in attracting funding support from federal, state, and private grant sources and shall award matching funds if available for historic preservation projects.
Issue: Public Awareness and Support

Public awareness and support are essential for developing and expanding an effective preservation program. Developing public support requires the creation of programs and activities highlighting local historic resources, as well as focusing public attention on preservation issues and topics. With the passage of a historic preservation ordinance, owners of designated historic properties must be clearly informed of their new responsibilities and the value and need for preserving historic properties.

Efforts need to be directed towards developing the tourist and visitor appeal of Jacksonville’s historic resources. Heritage education at all levels is also very important in developing an awareness and appreciation for the City’s eventful history and its abundant historic resources. Local preservation and history organizations have played a major role in the promotion of the City’s past and its historic resources, and their continued involvement should be encouraged and supported.
Objective 1.7 To employ historic preservation as a means to strengthen the local economy through increased tourism and local visitation at historic sites.

Policies

1.7.1 Significant historic buildings, structures and archaeological sites owned by the City shall be marked with plaques by 1998 to inform the public of their historic or architectural significance. The design, wording, selection, schedule and funding shall be provided through the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission.

1.7.2 The Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, or any subsequent body, shall facilitate the marking with plaques of designated properties under private ownership, as well as periodically recognize outstanding preservation projects and service.

1.7.3 In addition to distributing information about local historic resources, the City Information Services Division and the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, or any subsequent body, shall establish by 1995 a program to promote the City’s history and architectural heritage. The Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission shall seek the support of private groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Duval County Tourist Development Council, to promote historical tourism and shall assist those organizations with information from its data base and site files.

1.7.4 By 1991, the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission, or any subsequent body, shall investigate the feasibility of conducting a study to identify and evaluate historic buildings, sites and districts that have visitor appeal.
Objective 1.8 To initiate a program of public education about historic preservation.

Policies

1.8.1 By 1992, specific publications; such as brochures, pamphlets and books, shall be issued or sponsored by the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission or any subsequent body to inform residents, property owners and visitors about historic sites, the historic preservation process, the organizations in the City that are engaged in historic preservation activity and the City’s own preservation program and ordinances.

1.8.2 In conjunction with educational and cultural institutions and historic organizations, the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission or any subsequent body shall sponsor at least one seminar per year, starting in 1991, for the public on historic preservation topics, particularly on the economic advantages inherent in the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

1.8.3 Clear guidelines specifying the types of building alterations that will be acceptable under an adopted historic preservation ordinance must be drafted by the Planning Department and made available to people seeking approval for architectural changes under that ordinance.

This review is way overdue as Bruce and his crew did an AWESOME job of removing a client’s concrete pool as well as extensive landscaping work and even decking work. This work was done a few months ago and when I had originally contacted Richie, we literally had only 5 days to get this entire project completed (this included the pulling and completion of all permits). Reese immediately jumped in and orchestrated this immense project with absolute professionalism. Arwood Waste were simply amazing and went way over and above on their quality of workmanship. Their focus on customer service was also over the top. They completed this project ahead of time and under budget!! Arwood Waste takes great pride in his and his crews work quality. Both myself and my clients were thrilled with the job they did. Definitely another well deserved 5-stars! Thank you Bruce and Reese!

This projects was ordered and completed for Mr. David Weiss. The address is listed below. 

10551 Dove Lane

Jacksonville Florida 32218

Not everyone loves an inground swimming pool, particularly if operating costs are high or the pool is aging and needs expensive repairs or replacement. Local zoning codes govern exactly what can be done, but typically there are two choices. In partial demolition/removal — sometimes called “filling in the pool” — the tops of the walls are removed and the lower portions are buried in place (with holes punched for drainage). With full demolition/removal absolutely everything is pulled out before the site is filled in. If a building is planned on or near the former pool site, then full removal is required.

Completion of Residential Demolish project located in Jacksonville’s Cedar Hills neighborhood for Green Tree Services. The location of the project is located on 25520 Commercentre Drive.

On August 31, 2015, Green Tree Servicing became ditech, a Walter company. To learn more about this transition from Green Tree to ditech, please visit www.ditech.com.

When it comes to residential demolition, there is no business more trusted than Arwood Wrecking Inc. At Arwood Waste Inc., we provide an extensive list of client services to help support your project, including demolition, salvage and hauling. Whether you’re working with a private contractor or initiating a project on your own, we’re happy to work with you and your team to ensure the demolition process is handled accurately and safely.

Arwood Waste Inc. provides clients with a wide variety of services for their homes, including:

• House demolition and teardowns: If you need to tear down all or part of your home before you can rebuild, turn to our experts for professional house demolition in. We will even help with cleaning up, hauling and sorting salvage after demolition is complete.
• Driveways: When a driveway is cracked, sunken or damaged beyond repair, it may be time to call in a specialist for demolition. Driveway demolition allows you to break up misshapen asphalt and gives you the chance to repave on even ground.
• Garages: Should your family decide to rebuild or remove your garage, our services can assist you with all of your demolition needs. Our licensed technicians can facilitate the demolition of your garage, handle clean up and sort through the wreckage to determine any recyclable parts.
• Pools: Tearing up a pool can be a complicated process, and is best left to professionals who specialize in residential demolition. Our pool demolition services enable clients to renovate their backyards, and can be especially helpful for new homeowners or future sellers who are looking to improve the value of a home.

Home Demolition

Starting your home improvement or construction project can be easy with help from the right contractors. For more information on how Arwood Waste, Inc. can assist with your residential demolition needs, call our experts today at 904-751-5656

Professional Pool Demolition Service 904-751-5656

Neighborhood: Beacon Hills and Harbour

We understand that homeowners are hesitant about spending money to remove their old pool, but when they factor in the continual maintenance and insurance costs, removing a pool actually saves money in the long-term. Of course, this is only true if the pool removal is done properly by a highly qualified Arwood Waste pool demolition contractor. Unprofessional contractors end up costing homeowners more money in damages caused by shoddy work than money saved by selecting the cheapest contractor.

What are the different methods for removing an inground pool?

1. Partial Removal with Non-Engineered Backfill

How it works: This is the most common form of pool demolition. It involves draining the pool, punching holes into the bottom, demolishing the top layer of the pool (18″ – 36″), placing the rubble in the bottom of the pool, and then backfilling and compacting without the oversight of an engineer technician.

Advantages: This type of inground pool removal is often the most affordable option, and is also the fastest to complete (typically 2-5 days).

Disadvantages: 

• This will be something you have to disclose to future buyers of the property, and it could affect the value of your home.
• If this method isn’t performed properly, there is an increased risk of sinkage, swelling, or lack of proper seepage.
• A majority of cities consider the area of the former pool to be non-buildable, meaning no additions or dwellings can exist there. However, the area is still suitable for sheds, concrete, landscaping, trees, etc.

2. Partial Removal with Engineered Backfill

How it works: This method also involves draining the pool, punching holes into the bottom, demolishing the top layer of the pool (18″ – 36″), placing the rubble in the bottom of the pool, and then backfilling and compacting. However, this method is done under the supervision of an engineer technician.

Advantages: This method is also a fast, affordable option, and has the added benefit of knowing the area has been properly compacted.

Disadvantages: 

• This will be something you have to disclose to future buyers of the property, and it could affect the value of your home.
• If this method isn’t performed properly, there is an increased risk of sinkage, swelling, or lack of proper seepage.
• A majority of cities consider the area of the former pool to be non-buildable, meaning no additions or dwellings can exist there. However, the area is still suitable for sheds, concrete, landscaping, trees, etc.

3. Full Removal with Non-Engineered Backfill

How it works: The pool is drained, and all materials (e.g. concrete/Gunnite, fiberglass, liner, re-bar, etc.) are removed and hauled away. The area is then filled and compacted without the supervision of of an engineer.

Advantages: 

• Although you will have to disclose that you fully removed a pool that was once on the property, it should have little to no impact on your home’s value.
• With no concrete buried in the old pool, the risk of sinkage and seepage is greatly reduced, even eliminated.

Disadvantages:

• A majority of cities consider the area of the former pool to be non-buildable, meaning no additions or dwellings can exist there. However, the area is still suitable for sheds, concrete, landscaping, trees, etc.
• This option is more expensive than partial removal.

4. Full Removal with Engineered Backfill

How it works: The pool is drained, and all materials (e.g. concrete/Gunnite, fiberglass, liner, re-bar, etc.) are removed and hauled away. The area is then filled and compacted under the supervision of of an engineer who performs density testing and submits a final engineer review declaring the area “buildable.”

Advantages: This is the best method for maintaining your home’s value. In the eyes of real estate and builders, it’s as if the pool was never there.

Disadvantages: This is the most expensive option.

The historic Women’s Club building in Riverside will not become a city landmark and the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens received the go-ahead to demolish it.

The Jacksonville Planning and Development Department determined the building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, did not meet all of the criteria to be designated a city landmark, which would have stopped or slowed down the demolition process.

On Wednesday, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission voted 4-1 to deny landmark status and unanimously approved demolition.

Carolyn Kennelly started going to the Woman’s Club as a senior in high school. Throughout World War II, every Friday night the women would wear ball gowns down to the floor and the men would arrive in their dress whites. She was president of the club when the Tudor-style building received national landmark status in 1992.

“There’s not much tradition left in Jacksonville,” she said. “We need to realize we have roots like other people.”

It’s important to make sure the memories and the work the women did do not fade away, she said.

The commission decided last month to have the planning department complete the report as a matter of precedent for future demolitions of historic buildings.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, which owns the Mellen Clark Greeley-designed building, intended to restore it, but after Formosan termites were found in the building museum officials asked the commission for permission to demolish.

Hope McMath, director of the museum, said it will continue to recognize the club’s work. She said she doesn’t know the timeline for demolition, but the museum will salvage the tile and brick for future use, while disposing of the wood.

It will be the first time in recent memory that a historic building has been demolished for termites, said Kristen Reed, chief of the community planning division.

The building has been plagued with Formosan termites for months, and they have been found in other old buildings in the Riverside area.

The city created a Formosan termite task force made up of preservation groups, researchers, pest control companies and others to focus on training and outreach. The group met for the first time earlier this month.

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Named after a neighborhood in Manhattan, Murray Hill (Heights) is a 1907 replat of the northern section of the Edgewood subdivision, which was platted in the 1880’s. In 1914, streetcar service was extended to the community and in 1915, Murray Hill was incorporated as its own town with Hugh Lauder serving as its first mayor. Many early residents were railroad workers who built homes in Murray Hill due of its close proximity to the terminal in Lackawanna. Murray Hill was annexed to the City of Jacksonville at noon on August 15, 1925.

Residential Murray Hill

Primarily developed over the first half of the 20th century, Murray Hill is home to a diverse collection of architectural styles that combine to give the neighborhood a unique sense of place. Residential architectural styles in the area include Bungalow, Craftsman, Prairie School, Colonial, Tudor Revival, Art Deco and Masonry Vernacular. Another unique quality of Murray Hill is the size of its houses. They are typically smaller than those in other local historic districts, making the area much more affordable for first time home buyers.  Currently, there are 3 bedroom/1 bathroom homes listed in the neighborhood for as low as $125k.

Metro Jacksonville explores a city that was annexed into Jacksonville in 1925: Murray Hill.