The Lettered Streets is one of Bellingham's most historic neighborhoods, and its homes come with old plaster walls, knob-and-tube wiring, and a high likelihood of asbestos and lead. That makes survey-first selective demo the rule here, not the exception. We assume regulated material is present until a certified survey says otherwise, and we plan the job around that.
We coordinate the required asbestos and lead survey and any permit before work starts, then do careful selective demo that protects the home's character and the parts you are keeping. Plaster-and-lath removal, dust control, and clean haul-away are all part of the job on these older homes.
What we see on Lettered Streets jobs.
Common structures
Historic homes with old plaster and lath, original framing, and period detail throughout the Lettered Streets.
Popular demolition jobs
Survey-first selective demo, plaster-and-lath removal, careful interior gut-outs, and chimney removal on historic homes.
Permit & site considerations
These historic homes almost always need an asbestos and lead survey before demolition. Old plaster and knob-and-tube call for careful selective demo.
How much does demolition cost in Lettered Streets, Bellingham?
It depends on the job. In Lettered Streets, interior gut-outs run $2,000 to $7,500, deck and fence teardown $600 to $3,500, concrete removal $4 to $12 per square foot, and a full single-family teardown $8,000 to $25,000. Any required asbestos and lead survey on a pre-1980 home is quoted separately. We give you a free written quote first.
Do you do demolition in Lettered Streets?
Yes. Lettered Streets is one of our core service areas and our crews work here regularly. We handle interior demolition, whole-house and structure teardown, concrete removal, deck and garage demolition, selective and structural demo, damage tear-out, and debris hauling. Free on-site walkthrough.
What demolition services do you offer in Lettered Streets?
Interior demolition and gut-outs, whole-house and structure demolition, concrete removal and breakout, deck, fence and shed teardown, garage and foundation removal, selective and structural demolition, fire and water damage tear-out, and junk-out, site clearing and hauling throughout Lettered Streets and the greater Bellingham area. Permit and asbestos-survey coordination is included where required.
Ready for a free Lettered Streets quote?
Tell us what needs to come down. We offer a free on-site walkthrough and most homeowners hear back the same day.