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Demolition Contractors in Onondaga County, NY

Demolition services across Onondaga County. Syracuse, Camillus, Manlius, Skaneateles, Tully, Pompey, Marcellus, and beyond.


Backwell handles demolition projects across Onondaga County — single-family homes, garages, swimming pools, barns, commercial buildings, and concrete teardowns — with asbestos abatement self-performed in-house. Direct working relationships with the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County building departments mean faster permits and cleaner closeouts.

Call (315) 400-2654 for a free written estimate. Free site visits across Syracuse, North Syracuse, East Syracuse, Liverpool, Cicero, Camillus, Manlius, DeWitt, Baldwinsville, and Skaneateles.

Onondaga County Service Area

Common Onondaga County Demolition Projects

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Permitting in Onondaga County

Demolition permits in Onondaga County are issued by the local municipality (city, town, or village building department):

Each municipality has slightly different requirements. Backwell handles permit submission and coordinates inspections.

NYSDEC notification required for any project with asbestos abatement.

Onondaga County Demolition Cost Ranges

Project Type Typical Cost
Single-story house $9,000 – $18,000
Two-story house $14,000 – $28,000
Detached garage $2,500 – $6,500
Swimming pool (concrete) $10,000 – $18,000
Concrete driveway $3 – $8 per sf
Asbestos abatement (whole house) $5,000 – $30,000
Small commercial demolition $20,000 – $60,000
Mid-size commercial demolition $50,000 – $200,000

Add asbestos abatement if structure built before 1980.

Why Backwell for Onondaga County Demolition

Local Office, Local Crews

Our Syracuse equipment yard puts us 15-30 minutes from any Onondaga County site. Crews and equipment local.

Asbestos Abatement Self-Performed

Backwell holds NYS DOL asbestos handler and contractor licenses. Most Onondaga County competitors sub this out. We don't.

Onondaga Building Department Relationships

Direct working relationships with the City of Syracuse and surrounding town building departments. Faster permits on complete first submissions.

Bonded & Insured for Commercial Scope

Performance/payment bonding capacity. $2M general liability. Workers' comp. ISNetworld member. OSHA 30 certified. SAM.gov registered.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to demolish a house in Syracuse / Onondaga County?

$9,000–$18,000 single-story. $14,000–$28,000 two-story. Add $5,000–$30,000+ for asbestos abatement.

Do you handle the City of Syracuse demolition permits?

Yes. We submit permits to the City Office of Building & Construction and coordinate inspections.

Are you experienced with the older Syracuse housing stock?

Yes. Pre-1950 Syracuse homes (Eastwood, Strathmore, North Side, Lakeland, Westvale) routinely contain asbestos in multiple materials. We handle these every month.

Do you remove pools in Manlius, Skaneateles, DeWitt?

Yes. Pool removal is regular Backwell work across Onondaga County. Skaneateles Lake-area pool removals have additional watershed considerations we handle.

What about commercial demolition in downtown Syracuse?

Yes. Commercial demolition in dense urban settings requires careful traffic management, dust control, and pedestrian protection. We handle these regularly.

Are you set up for federal demolition projects in Syracuse?

Yes. SAM.gov registered, federal WOSB designation, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliant.


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