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Fire Damage Demolition in Cicero, NY

Backwell demolishes fire-damaged structures in Cicero and throughout Onondaga County. Emergency response available, NYS DOL licensed asbestos abatement self-performed, insurance adjuster coordination.


Cicero is a large suburban town in northern Onondaga County encompassing communities including Cicero, North Syracuse, Bridgeport, and Clay. The town contains a mix of 1950s through 1990s housing with some older sections near North Syracuse village dating to the early 20th century. Fire losses in Cicero fall under Town of Cicero building department jurisdiction. The North Syracuse Fire Department and neighboring companies provide response throughout the town.

Backwell serves Cicero and all of northern Onondaga County for fire damage demolition. Call (315) 400-2654 for a free estimate.

Housing Stock and Asbestos Risk in Cicero

The North Syracuse village area and older Cicero residential sections contain pre-1960 homes where asbestos in floor tile, pipe insulation, and roofing is common. Mid-century ranch and cape homes from the 1950s and 1960s throughout the broader Cicero area also frequently contain asbestos floor tile and duct insulation. Any pre-1980 home involved in a fire requires a full asbestos survey before demolition. Backwell performs surveys and in-house abatement throughout Onondaga County.

What Backwell Handles in Cicero

Costs for Fire Damage Demolition in Cicero

Project Typical Cost
Single-story fire-damaged home, demo only$12,000 - $25,000
Two-story fire-damaged home, demo only$18,000 - $38,000
Asbestos abatement (add-on)$5,000 - $30,000
Foundation removal (add-on)$4,000 - $12,000
Emergency site fencing$800 - $2,500
Small commercial fire-damaged structure$30,000 - $90,000

Permitting in Cicero

Demolition permits in the Town of Cicero are issued by the Cicero Building Department. Requirements include permit application, utility disconnection confirmations, NYSDEC asbestos notification, and contractor insurance. Backwell handles all submission and coordination.

Backwell handles all permit submission and inspection coordination in Onondaga County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues demolition permits in Cicero, NY?

The Town of Cicero Building Department issues demolition permits for properties within the town. Village of North Syracuse properties may require a separate village permit. Backwell determines the correct authority for your specific parcel and handles all permit submission.

How quickly can you respond to fire damage in Cicero or North Syracuse?

Emergency site fencing can be deployed within 24 hours of contract execution. Backwell is based in Constantia, approximately 20 to 30 minutes from Cicero. After fencing, asbestos survey and permits run 1 to 2 weeks, followed by abatement and demolition.

Is asbestos always required for fire demo in Cicero?

Any structure built before 1980 requires a pre-demo asbestos survey under NYSDEC rules, and fire makes this requirement more critical rather than less. Post-fire, any ACM present is considered friable. Most older Cicero homes contain at least floor tile or pipe insulation with asbestos. Backwell conducts the survey and performs abatement in-house.


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