🐊 DEMO & TEAR-OUT

Demo & Tear-Out

Old shed, fence, deck, or hot tub that needs to go? We bring the saws, the muscle, and the truck. We tear it down, haul it away, and leave the spot clean.

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Demo & Tear-Out in Columbus is custom-quoted on-site.

Flat-rate, all-inclusive, same-day available. The price you see is the price you pay — no hidden fees, no surprise upcharges.

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What we tear out

Wood sheds, metal sheds, plastic sheds. Wood and chain-link fencing. Decks (composite or wood) up to roughly 400 sqft. Hot tubs and swim spas (covered on the dedicated hot tub page). Above-ground pools. Swing sets. Pergolas. Trampolines. Old playhouses. Concrete patio sections (small, not driveways). Backyard lighting and landscape features.

What we don't do: structural demo (load-bearing walls, additions), full house demolition, or anything requiring a permitted demolition contractor in Columbus. We'll point you to the right contractor when the job's bigger than a tear-out.

Permits and Columbus rules

Most light demo (fences, sheds under 200 sqft, decks) doesn't require a permit in Columbus or its suburbs. But: fences over 6 feet, sheds over 200 sqft, decks over 200 sqft and attached to the house, and any structure pulling electrical typically need a permit pulled before demo in Franklin County.

We'll tell you what we know about your specific suburb's rules — Dublin, Westerville, Worthington, Bexley, Upper Arlington, and Columbus proper all have slightly different thresholds. If you need help pulling a permit, we'll point you to the right department.

Process

Walk-through and quote (free, on-site for demo work over $500). On the day, we set up tarps to protect surrounding landscape, dismantle methodically rather than just bashing, sort materials as we go (metal recycling, lumber to scrap, concrete to SWACO), and haul. We leave the spot raked clean.

Holes from removed posts get filled with native dirt — bring your own if you want grass to grow there immediately.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every demo & tear-out, every time.

✓On-site walk-through and quote
✓Methodical dismantle (not bash-and-haul)
✓Tarp protection for surrounding landscape
✓Material sorting (metal, lumber, concrete)
✓Haul-away included
✓Final rake and cleanup
✓Permit guidance for Columbus + suburbs

COMMON HAULS

What we typically grab.

›Wood and metal sheds
›Wood and chain-link fences
›Wood and composite decks
›Hot tubs and swim spas
›Above-ground pools
›Swing sets and playhouses
›Pergolas and gazebos
›Trampolines
›Old concrete patio sections
›Decorative outbuildings

QUESTIONS WE GET

About demo & tear-out in Columbus.

How much does shed demolition cost in Columbus?

Standard wood or metal sheds (8x10 to 10x12) typically run $399-$799 depending on materials and access. Larger sheds, sheds with concrete pads, or sheds with electrical run higher.

How much does fence removal cost?

Wood and chain-link fence removal in Columbus typically runs $4-$8 per linear foot. A standard 100-foot residential fence is usually $400-$800.

Can you tear down a deck?

Yes — most residential decks under 400 sqft. Cost depends on size, height, and whether composite or wood. Smaller decks (12x12) typically run $599-$899; larger decks scale up.

Do I need a permit?

Depends on the suburb and the size. Fences under 6 feet, sheds under 200 sqft, and detached decks under 200 sqft generally don't need permits in Columbus or its suburbs. We'll tell you what we know for your specific situation.

Will you fill the holes from fence posts?

We fill with native dirt from the site. If you want quality topsoil so grass grows back fast, bring some — or have us pick up a yard from a Columbus landscape supplier as part of the job.

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