How to Demolish Prefabricated Houses

The demolition of prefabricated houses should be classified and handled according to actual conditions, with priority given to demolishing houses that pose safety hazards or affect municipal planning. The demolition methods mainly include three categories: original demolition and reconstruction, demolition and reconstruction combined with area renewal, and expropriation and resettlement.

Types of Prefabricated Houses to be Demolished First

1. Houses with damaged main structures that cannot be repaired: If the main structure of a prefabricated house has been severely damaged and its safety cannot be restored even through old house renovation, such houses will be prioritized for demolition. For example, some old prefabricated panel houses have developed wall cracks and beam-column deformations due to long-term disrepair and can no longer meet residential safety requirements.
2. Houses unable to withstand natural disasters: Even if the main structure is undamaged, houses whose design or materials cannot withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods will also be prioritized for demolition. Such houses may collapse during extreme weather or geological disasters, threatening the lives and safety of residents.
3. Houses on municipal planning land: If prefabricated houses are located within the scope of urban planning land, such as for the construction of high-speed railways, road widening, or elevated bridges, these houses will be demolished in accordance with the law. Such demolitions are usually related to urban development needs and fall within the scope of public interests.

Demolition Methods and Implementation Points

1. Original demolition and reconstruction: New buildings are constructed on the original site after demolishing the old ones, and residents do not need to relocate. This method requires residents to raise part of the funds themselves, with the government providing policy support such as planning approval and tax reductions. For example, the Xiamen Hubin 1-4 Li area demolished 46 prefabricated panel houses through urban renewal, and 470 households in Hangzhou's Zhejiang University of Technology New Village raised 470 million yuan to achieve reconstruction on the original site.
2. Demolition and reconstruction combined with area renewal: For houses that cannot be reinforced or have serious hidden dangers, measures such as original demolition and reconstruction, replacement of dilapidated houses, or area-wide renovation are taken. Area-wide renovation may involve unified planning of surrounding areas to improve the overall living environment.
3. Expropriation and resettlement: For prefabricated panel houses that meet expropriation conditions, the government will provide monetary compensation or house property rights exchange. Monetary compensation is calculated by a third-party appraisal company and includes factors such as the prices of surrounding second-hand houses, the value of the house itself, decoration compensation, moving expenses, transitional rental expenses, and early signing bonuses. Property rights exchange includes two methods: original site relocation and off-site resettlement, and residents can choose according to their needs.