LiMaint;12850 said:
The insurance and workman's comp is a few grand in itself.........

The last Hudgins I knew was old Harold Hudgins in Atlanta. I hope you speak quicker than he did:D Don't let any person discourage you. I do agree you should work up through the ranks to gain a better insight about today's demo market. IT'S TOUGH! The industry has little mercy on the young. Use people like Fran Barone at Cambria as an example. Agressive, worked hard and long for many years, struggled, but had a graet desire. As long as you understand the potential for loss...have at it. I fought for many years against the dirtiest bunch and survived.

I would 100% agree with the above. Work for a demo company for a few years learn how to operate equipment, etc..... A few thousand dollars? Better add some zeros b/c you are in for sticker shock on what equipment costs and then prepare yourself for repair bills b/c in this business wether you buy new or used the demolition business is hell on equipment no matter whose butts in the seat!

Good Advice from NYC Demo