About ReHouse

Overview

The objective of ReHouse is to recycle parts of houses that would otherwise be discarded. We accomplish this by salvaging architectural items and offering them for sale at the ReHouse Store.

We got our start by arranging and conducting salvage auctions where we would sell the nonstructural parts of a house that was scheduled for demolition or major renovation. Our first auction was held in September 2003 followed by several large, successful auctions over the next year and a half. While the auctions were popular and allowed us to recycle tons of house parts, they were relatively inefficient in achieving our objective. So, in June of 2005 we opened the ReHouse Store.

The ReHouse Store is a warehouse full of architectural salvage. It offers a 12,000 square foot inventory of salvaged items for sale to the general public. There are a wide variety of items for sale such as doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, wood trim, appliances, and antiques. Check the New Arrivals page for an example of some recent additions. The inventory is acquired from a variety of sources including small remodeling projects, demolition sites, and donations from the general public.

We are always looking for sources of salvaged items. If you know of a house demolition or major remodeling project coming up, please give us a call. Or, if you have a door, kitchen cabinet, lighting fixture, or any other used “house part” that is too good to throw out, give us a call. We accept quality salvaged items at the store during business hours or will pick up items of sufficient value from your home or work site.

For remodeling contractors, we offer removal and disposal services. If your job requires removal of significant amounts of salvageable materials, our fee is likely to be much less than the cost for your crew and disposal expense.

ReHouse is based in the Rochester, NY area and salvage projects are currently limited to the greater Rochester area. The ReHouse Store is located at 1473 E. Main St., Rochester, NY

Getting Materials to ReHouse - Acceptance Policies

When donating items to ReHouse we recommend that you contact us by phone or e-mail, ahead of time. This may save you a special trip.

All items must be in good reusable condition. Please do not bring items that are damaged, mildewed, extremely soiled, requiring assembly or incomplete or missing parts.
We can not accept: paint, chemicals, loose glass, open bag’s of cement, mortar and the like.
Please call before bringing materials, ReHouse reserves the right to refuse any materials.

Tax Receipt for donations: We are partnering with the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 20 to accept donation at our retail location on their behalf. ReHouse will handle the details of selling building materials for the Veterans organization. Please call to arrange pick up through ReHouse or the Veterans organization. Veterans number is 585-482-8016.

All other inquiries regarding the acquisition of used building materials whether from your remodeling job or a demolition of property can be answered with a call to the ReHouse store. 585-288-3080

Benefits to Buyers

Salvaged parts typically include a wide variety of items such as: windows, doors, light fixtures, kitchen cabinets, carpet, plumbing fixtures, appliances, furnaces, garage door openers, etc. The character of the products being sold will vary. You might find high-end items in excellent condition at a good price; unique items that are difficult to find; or functional items at an excellent price.

Who should buy from the ReHouse Store?

“Do-It-Yourselfers” can save a lot of money or use higher quality materials than buying new from the home center. In some cases you might find an older item or custom-made item that you can’t buy anywhere else.
Apartment Owners can maintain or upgrade their properties with out breaking the bank.
Contractors can offer their clients unique features at a reasonable price as part of remodeling jobs. Or they can reduce removal and disposal costs by recycling materials with ReHouse.

If you would like to receive a notice of sales and special events at the ReHouse Store, register your e-mail address with us.

ReHouse in the Press

This idea of recycling houses is starting to catch on! Check out these articles that discuss ReHouse and recycling house parts.

City Newspaper, 4/26/06: Right for the part
Fixer-Upper Web Site, 4/11/06: Salvage shop score
RNews, 9/30/05: One Man's Junk is Another's Venture
Democrat and Chronicle, 4/30/04: Salvaged parts can make new houses look grand