Light demolition
We take it down and haul it away.
Sheds, decks, fences, pool cages, screen enclosures and interior tear-outs, from old kitchen cabinets to tile on a slab. One crew takes it apart and hauls it off. Send photos and we’ll price the job.
The short version
Light Demolition at a glance.
- What it is
- Taking down small structures and tearing out interior finishes, with all of the debris hauled away in the same job.
- What’s included
- Sheds, decks, fences, pool cages and screen enclosures
- Cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, tubs, showers and drywall
- Non-load-bearing walls
- Loading, hauling and a broom-clean sweep
- How pricing works
- Priced from photos by the size, construction, access and amount of debris, with one written price before work starts.
Light demolition is the work between hauling loose junk and hiring a builder. The shed the last storm finished off, a deck that has gone soft, a fence leaning into the neighbor’s yard, a pool cage or screen enclosure you no longer want: we take the structure apart and haul every piece away in the same job. You don’t need a separate crew to knock it down and another to clear the mess.
Inside the house, the same applies before a remodel. We tear out kitchen cabinets, countertops, flooring, carpet, tile from slabs, bathtubs, showers, drywall and non-load-bearing walls, then haul the debris so the next trade starts in a clear room. Tell us what stays, and we work around it.
Some jobs need a different plan. For load-bearing walls and other structural work, in-ground pools, or concrete slabs that still need breaking up, send photos or call. We’ll tell you what we can take on and how the rest gets handled. Loose concrete that’s already broken out, we haul. Water, power and gas are disconnected by a licensed trade before we start.
Who calls us
Who usually calls us for this.
Homeowners clearing the yard. An old shed full of forgotten tools, a deck the family stopped using, a fence that needs to come down before the new one goes up, or a playset the kids outgrew. The shed doesn’t need to be empty first: we can clear what’s inside and take down the building in one visit.
People getting ready for a remodel. Taking out the old kitchen or bathroom yourself means days of work and a pile in the driveway. We pull the cabinets, counters, tub, shower, tile and flooring, haul it all, and leave the room ready for your contractor. Property managers, agents and contractors use us the same way between tenants, before a listing, or between phases of a job.
How we do it
How the job works.
It starts with photos. Show the whole structure or room, how it is attached, anything wired or plumbed into it, and the route from the work area to where a truck can park. Text photos or call for a fast price. Large jobs get a free walkthrough instead; ask for one by phone, text or the estimate form.
Before the crew arrives, anything with power, water or gas is disconnected and made safe by a licensed electrician or plumber. On the day, the structure comes apart from the top down, in reverse of how it was built, and the pieces are cut to manageable lengths and loaded as we go. Interior tear-outs work the same way: fixtures and cabinets out first, then surfaces, while the walls and fixtures you’re keeping are left alone.
When the job is done, the debris is gone, the area is swept, and what you asked us to leave is still standing. Routine disassembly is part of the job; anything unusual is quoted before we start, not added at the end.
What we take
What we take, and what needs a different route.
What we haul in this category
- Sheds, playhouses, greenhouses and similar small outbuildings
- Decks, platforms, stairs and railings
- Fences and gates: wood, vinyl, chain-link and aluminum
- Pool cages and screen enclosures
- Gazebos, pergolas, carports and patio covers
- Above-ground pools, playsets and trampolines
- Kitchen cabinets and countertops
- Flooring, carpet and tile, including tile from a slab
- Bathtubs and showers
- Drywall and non-load-bearing walls
- Loose concrete, block and brick, hauled once it’s broken out
What needs a different route
- Load-bearing walls, framing and other structural work: send photos or call, and we’ll tell you what we can take on and how the rest gets handled
- Concrete slabs, driveways or foundations: once they’re broken out, we haul the pieces
- In-ground pools: send photos or call, and we’ll tell you how the job gets handled
- Plumbing, electrical or gas lines: a licensed trade disconnects them before we start
- Suspected asbestos: it needs testing and licensed abatement first; call us and we’ll plan the rest of the job around it
Pricing
How pricing works on these jobs.
The price depends on the size and construction of what’s coming down, how it is attached, the access, and how much debris it makes. A small resin shed on an open lawn is a short job. A large wood deck bolted to the house, a full kitchen, or a pool cage with a long carry to the street takes more crew and more time. Dense material such as tile, stone and loose concrete weighs more than it looks, so it is priced with that in mind.
We give you one written price for the tear-out and the haul before work starts. If you also want the contents of a shed or garage cleared, include them in the same request so the estimate covers the whole job. See how pricing works.
Sheds, decks, fences and pool cages.
Outdoor structures make up most light-demolition jobs. A shed comes down roof first, then walls, then floor; we can clear what’s inside first so you don’t have to. Decks are cut into manageable sections and the posts pulled, taking care around the siding or wall the deck was fastened to. Fences come out panel by panel; posts set in concrete can be cut at ground level or pulled with their footings, depending on what you want. Pool cages and screen enclosures are taken apart frame by frame, and the aluminum, screen and fasteners leave with us.
Each structure has its own guide with what to photograph: shed removal, deck removal, fence removal, carport removal and pergola removal. An above-ground pool or hot tub often comes out in the same visit.
Interior tear-outs before a remodel.
We tear out kitchen cabinets, countertops, flooring, carpet, tile, bathtubs, showers, drywall and non-load-bearing walls, along with drop ceilings, wood paneling, built-ins and closets. Tile can come up from a concrete slab. If the slab then needs grinding or leveling for new flooring, ask us when you call.
Removing interior walls in unincorporated Lee County requires a demolition permit, and the cities have their own building departments, so wall removal is planned around the permit. Tell us which walls you want out. If it isn’t clear whether a wall carries weight from above, it stays until a contractor or engineer confirms it doesn’t. Sinks, tubs, showers and appliances are disconnected by a licensed plumber or electrician first, and we take it from there. The debris goes out with the tear-out, so the room is clear when the crew leaves.
Before you book.
Structural work (load-bearing walls, framing, additions, or anything that changes the building itself), concrete slabs, driveways and foundations, and in-ground pools each need their own plan. Permits and utility work go to a licensed contractor, plumber or electrician first.
We’ll tell you which part of your project we can take on and how the rest gets handled. Send photos of the whole job, and if part of it needs a licensed contractor first, we’ll say so before we book. Loose concrete, block and brick that someone else has broken out can still go with us as concrete removal, and if you’d rather do the tear-out yourself, a dumpster rental may suit you better.
Doing this as part of your job?
We work differently for the pros.
For contractors & remodelers
Tear-out and debris cleared between phases so the next trade walks into a clean space.
See how it worksFor real estate agents & sellers
The leaning fence, derelict shed or dead hot tub taken down before listing photos.
See how it worksFor property managers
Worn-out decks, fences and interior finishes removed between tenants.
See how it works
In this category
Items we haul under light demolition.
- Shed DisposalSee shed disposal details →
- Deck RemovalSee deck removal details →
- Fence RemovalSee fence removal details →
- Carport RemovalSee carport removal details →
- Pergola RemovalSee pergola removal details →
- Above-Ground Pool RemovalSee above-ground pool removal details →
- Kitchen Cabinet RemovalSee kitchen cabinet removal details →
- Countertop RemovalSee countertop removal details →
- Flooring RemovalSee flooring removal details →
- Bathtub RemovalSee bathtub removal details →
- Shower RemovalSee shower removal details →
- Drywall RemovalSee drywall removal details →
- Playset & Swingset RemovalSee playset & swingset removal details →
- Trampoline RemovalSee trampoline removal details →
- Greenhouse RemovalSee greenhouse removal details →
- Chicken Coop RemovalSee chicken coop removal details →
- Dog Kennel RemovalSee dog kennel removal details →
- Playhouse RemovalSee playhouse removal details →
- Basketball Goal RemovalSee basketball goal removal details →
- Fire Pit RemovalSee fire pit removal details →
- Raised Garden Bed RemovalSee raised garden bed removal details →
- Yard Fixture RemovalSee yard fixture removal details →
- Awning & Patio Cover RemovalSee awning & patio cover removal details →
- Pool Equipment RemovalSee pool equipment removal details →
- Boat RemovalSee boat removal details →
- RV & Travel Trailer RemovalSee rv & travel trailer removal details →
Where we run this work
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Related services
Other work to include in the same request.
- Construction DebrisDrywall, flooring, framing, and fixtures for homeowners and contractors.
- Hot Tub RemovalHot tubs, spas, sheds, playsets, and decks, reviewed for safe removal.
- Dumpster RentalRoll-off dumpsters from 10 to 40 yards in Lee County. Call or text the address and the project, or get a free quote online.
- Storm Debris RemovalStorm cleanup, fallen limbs, fence sections, and other nonhazardous debris after a weather event.
- Furniture & MattressesSofas, sectionals, beds, and dressers, carried out and hauled away.
- Estate & Whole-House CleanoutsHelp clearing rooms, keeping family belongings separate and arranging removal while away.
Built before 1978? Tell us the year and we’ll plan around the EPA’s lead-paint rules. How the lead-paint rule works
Where it can go in Lee County
If you’d rather handle some of it yourself, or it’s still worth giving away, these are the local options. Each organization decides what it accepts, so check with them before you load the car.
- Lee County’s Resource Recovery Facility in Buckingham recycles construction and demolition debris to recover materials such as concrete, plastics and wood, and has a residents’ drop-off area. Lee County facilities don’t accept garbage or debris generated outside the county. Source: Lee County Solid Waste: Resource Recovery Facility (Buckingham)
- Habitat’s ReStore accepts full-sheet drywall, lumber 6 feet or longer, plywood, trim, bricks, blocks and pavers. It doesn’t take cut or used wood, paint or materials left outdoors. Goodwill doesn’t take building materials. Sources: Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties: accepted donations; Goodwill Southwest Florida: donation guide
Checked October 13, 2026.
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Last reviewed: October 12, 2026