Residential demolition in Rome NY and surrounding Oneida County. Older city homes, mixed residential areas, permits handled through Rome City Building Department.
Rome, NY sits in Oneida County with a dense residential core built primarily between 1900 and 1970. Neighborhoods along Black River Boulevard, Turin Road, and the city center have aging housing that frequently requires asbestos survey and abatement before demolition. The Rome City Building Department issues demolition permits and requires utility disconnect confirmation from National Grid and Rome Water Department before work begins.
Rome also has mixed residential and light-industrial zones where structures may have both residential and commercial components, requiring careful handling of hazardous materials and site conditions.
Call (315) 400-2654 for a free written estimate.
Rome demolition permits are issued by the Rome City Building Department. Required submittals include a demolition permit application, utility disconnection confirmations (National Grid gas and electric, Rome Water Department), NYSDEC notification for asbestos, and contractor insurance certificates. Backwell manages the complete permit submission and utility coordination process.
Most residential demo contractors sub asbestos work to a third party. Backwell holds NYS DOL asbestos handler and contractor licenses. Abatement is performed by our own crews, which means tighter scheduling, single-point accountability, and no markup on subcontracted work.
Equipment yard based in Constantia, NY. Crews across Central New York. No long-haul mobilization costs.
We manage permit submission, utility disconnect coordination, NYSDEC notification, and final inspection. You don't need to coordinate separately with the building department.
$2M general liability. Workers' compensation. SAM.gov registered. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage capable.
$9,000-$18,000 for a single-story house. $14,000-$28,000 for a two-story. Asbestos abatement is an add-on of $5,000-$30,000+ and is common in pre-1980 Rome homes.
Yes. We submit all permit applications, coordinate utility disconnects, and file required NYSDEC asbestos notifications.
Yes. We serve the Town of Rome, Floyd, western Oneida County, and surrounding areas.
1-3 weeks for a typical residential project including abatement, demo, foundation removal, and site restoration.
Get a free estimate: Call (315) 400-2654 or email us.
After Backwell completes site work on a commercial development or multi-family project, owners often need property management. RenPro Commercial Property Management is our sister company in Syracuse handling office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use buildings. Property managers can also try our software at RenPro.com. See our full network.