Backwell removes single-wide and double-wide mobile homes and manufactured housing across Central NY. Asbestos abatement self-performed. Site cleared and restored. Free written estimates.
Mobile home demolition and removal is common across the rural and suburban parts of Central NY. Older units deteriorate, become uninsurable, or sit vacant on land that owners want cleared for a new build. The job is more involved than it looks because units built before 1980 almost universally contain asbestos-containing materials that require proper abatement before demolition can proceed.
Call (315) 400-2654 for a free written estimate.
The size of the unit is the primary cost driver. Single-wide units (typically 14 by 60 to 70 feet) require one to two days to demolish and haul away. Double-wide units (typically 24 to 28 by 60 to 80 feet) take two to three days and generate significantly more debris volume.
Pre-1980 mobile homes are heavily laden with asbestos-containing materials. Common locations include:
Even units from the early 1980s may contain ACM depending on when materials were manufactured. An asbestos survey is required before demolition under NYS regulations. Backwell holds NYS DOL asbestos contractor and handler licenses and performs abatement in-house before general demolition begins.
Most rural mobile homes are heated with propane. Before demolition can begin, the propane tank must be properly decommissioned. Backwell coordinates directly with the propane supplier for tank removal or purging. Do not attempt demolition on a structure with an active propane connection or a tank that has not been properly handled. We verify this during the pre-demo site walk.
All utilities serving the unit must be disconnected before demolition begins:
Backwell identifies all utility connections during the pre-demo assessment and coordinates disconnects prior to mobilization.
Mobile homes are built on a steel chassis frame. After the structure is demolished and the debris hauled, the chassis remains. Options include:
Demolition permits for mobile homes are issued by the local town building department. Requirements typically include:
Permit requirements vary by municipality. Backwell handles permit submission and coordinates all required inspections.
After the unit and chassis are removed, the site is graded, pier blocks are pulled, and the area is prepared for its next use. If a new structure is going in, Backwell can coordinate the site prep. If the land is being returned to lawn or field, topsoil and seeding is included or priced as an add-on.
Backwell removes mobile homes throughout Central New York. See city pages below for local details.
Single-wide: $4,500 to $7,000. Double-wide: $6,500 to $9,000. These estimates include demolition and debris hauling but not asbestos abatement, which is priced separately after a survey. Site conditions such as access, ground conditions, and distance from disposal facilities affect the final price.
Yes. Units built before 1980 almost always contain asbestos-containing materials including ceiling tiles, floor tiles, floor tile adhesive, and duct insulation. An asbestos survey is required before demolition. Backwell performs abatement in-house and can schedule it back-to-back with general demolition under one contract.
The propane supplier must be contacted to remove or purge the tank before demolition begins. Backwell coordinates this as part of the pre-demo process. Work does not begin until the propane connection is confirmed cleared.
Yes. Most municipalities in Central NY require a demolition permit from the local town building department. Backwell handles the permit application as part of the project. Specific requirements vary by town.
Get a free written estimate: Call (315) 400-2654 or email Ron directly.
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