Knockdown and rebuild: new home builders in Nassau County
Tear it down. Build it back.
When the old house is worth less than the lot, we take it down and build the new one. One builder from the first swing to the final walkthrough, and you talk to the owner the whole way.
Why homeowners call ZDE for knockdown and rebuild
The owner answers
You talk to Jason, not a call center.
Our own machines
No waiting on a rented excavator.
Written contract
Every job, before work starts.
Free estimates
Know the scope before you commit.
Tear down and rebuild a house in Nassau County
A new house where the old one stood
A knockdown and rebuild is new-home construction on a lot you already own. The old house comes down, the site is dug and graded, the foundation goes in and the new house goes up.
Most owners would otherwise hire a wrecking crew and a builder and keep them in step. With ZDE it is one contract, one schedule and one person to call.
Benefits of one builder for a knockdown and rebuild
No handoff in the middle
The same contractor clears the lot, digs it and builds on it.
- One contract from demolition to the final walkthrough
- Our own machines for the teardown and the dig
- The permit path explained before anything comes down
- Scope, price and payment schedule in writing
- No gap between the wrecking crew and the builder
- Jason answers for the whole job
How a knockdown and rebuild works with ZDE
From old house to new keys
Estimate and plan
Jason walks the lot, talks through the new house and gives you a free estimate.
Paperwork and teardown
The demolition permit and pre-demo steps first, then the old house comes down and goes out.
Dig, pour and build
Excavation, foundation and the new house, then the final walkthrough together.
Free Knockdown & Rebuild Estimates
Ready to get started?
What affects the cost of a knockdown and rebuild
What moves the price
The new house: its size, layout and finishes drive most of the cost.
The old house: what has to be surveyed, removed and hauled away first.
The lot: access for machines, soil, drainage and what the foundation needs.
Renovate or rebuild?
When rebuilding makes more sense
Many Nassau homes are decades old. When the structure, the layout and the systems all need work, a new house can be the cleaner choice than a renovation that touches every room.
A renovation keeps what is there and works around it. A rebuild starts from the foundation, so the layout and the systems are new from day one and built to today’s codes.
Jason will walk the house with you and tell you honestly which way the numbers point. If a remodel makes more sense, that is a service we do too.
Demolition Permit Paperwork in Nassau County
Nassau paperwork, in order
Five things the town or village asks for before a demolition permit. Every one is explained before the machine shows up.
Asbestos survey
Rodent-free certificate
Utility disconnects
811 notice
Town or village permit
General information, not legal advice. Requirements are set by your town or village.
Knockdown & Rebuild Questions
Questions, answered
Not answered here? Call and ask. You talk to the owner.
Can one company really do the teardown and the new house?
Yes. ZDE takes the old house down, digs and pours the foundation and builds the new one, under one contract.
Do I need permits for a knockdown and rebuild?
Yes. The demolition and the new construction each need town or village permits. We explain the path before anything starts.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Jason walks the job and tells you what is known and what isn't.
Will the payment schedule be in writing?
Yes. Scope, price and a staged payment schedule are in the written contract before work starts.
Who do I talk to during the build?
Jason, the owner. He answers the phone and runs the job.
Do you build outside Nassau County?
No. ZDE works in Nassau County only.
More Home Remodeling and Construction Services
Other services
One owner-run builder for the rest of the house and the property.
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets, countertops and layouts built around the way you use the kitchen.
Bathroom Remodeling
Vanities, tubs, showers and tile, planned as one bathroom remodel.
Basement Remodeling
Plan the preparation, framing and finishes for a more useful lower level.
Interior Remodeling
Kitchens, baths and basements, start to finish.
Hardscaping
Full patios, driveways and walkways, from preparation to installation.
Retaining Walls
Built to hold, engineered and permitted when required.
Concrete
Driveways, patios, walkways, steps and slabs.
Excavation & Foundations
Excavation, foundations, grading and drainage with our own machines.
Demolition
Whole houses, garages, pools and interiors, hauled away.
Commercial
Demolition and site work for commercial properties.
