Deconstruction Works

We were fortunate to hear about the opportunity to reuse and repurpose kitchen equipment that was being replaced during a kitchen remodeling. Communication was excellent in scheduling and performing the work that was done rapidly, efficiently and cleanly. We couldn't be happier and applaud Erich for this environmentally beneficial service. Many thanks!

Erich and Kestrel saved the day. We were in the process of relocating our one-room schoolhouse onto a new foundation, and the entire project hinged on the deconstruction of an abutting woodshed. Within hours, Deconstruction Works carefully disassembled, labeled, and sorted all of the lumber for future use. We were beyond grateful, and the cost was incredibly reasonable. Nobody is more experienced or better equipped to do this work in New England.

Erich and crew have been involved with a number of my projects. They are super professional and courteous, very clear with communication, and thorough. They leave the job very clean and neat.

We own and architectural firm in Vermont and have been working with Deconstruction Works for many years. They provide a very useful service and we have nothing but praise for their work. We are amazed to see the skill in which they can disassemble an entire house and prepare the resulting component pieces (lumber/fixtures/cabinets/etc.) for re-use. Their business model is quite admirable as well. They typically provide the homeowner with tax incentives, they re-direct the building materials away from the landfill, and they generate a donation to a local charity; a true win-win-win situation. Better still, they do so in one smooth, combined process. I highly recommend you contact Deconstruction Works before you demolish anything in the future!

A building project can be stressful and for a person not well versed in construction, the many choices often confusing and frustrating. Choosing the correct firms for the jobs at hand can help alleviate much of this stress. As we began our project to create a new barn/garage, we were faced with decisions about what to do with the old structure, and how to dispose of the remnants. We looked at standard demolition companies that disposed of the waste in landfills and were surprised by the cost estimates. No careful work was being done by these firms, it was simply a matter of knocking down the old structure and hauling it off to the dump. As the old garage was still a viable structure, and was being replaced because it no longer met our needs, we were troubled by the waste associated with just throwing the old garage away. Solid lumber, windows and other items that were in good shape would be lost. There had to be a better way. After some research we found Deconstruction Works. We called and they came out, assessed our old garage and explained how the process worked and what would happen with the materials. The estimate they provided was considerably less expensive than traditional demolition, and we could claim a tax deduction for donating the materials to charity. We decided, cautiously, to contract for their services. The workers showed up as promised and began to carefully disassemble the old garage, taking care to remove and collect all old nails, and carefully stacking materials for removal and donation. The process was interesting, as though someone were rewinding a video of the garage being built! Deconstruction works was careful and thoughtful as they worked, taking care to leave the site clean and safe. It was great to watch the old building come down. They even helped us remove the garage door and carefully stack it to gift to a neighbor. The work was completed quickly, the materials were taken away and donated, and we received a receipt from the charity for what they accepted as donations. The process was easy and our conscience was clear, knowing that materials that had served us well would live on in someone else’s structure with the funds benefiting charity.

If you respect a straightforward business owner, great communication, and care for your property this team is awesome. When the project was defined my special concerns were taken into consideration. When the work was planned the team was on time, courteous and work space kept neat. When an invoice was due it came electronically making my life easier. And when it was all said and done they came in below estimates. All in all I highly recommend Erich and Deconstruction Works.

Deconstruction works is a competent, professional organization; I always bring them in for projects that will benefit from their expertise.