How Much Does Shed Removal Cost? What Affects the Price

The average price for removing most backyard sheds ranges from $250 to $1500. The average shed removal cost ranges around $650 and a large shed in a concrete slab can exceed $3500. Demolition produces more than 90 percent of the 600 million tons of construction debris the EPA counted in 2018 so disposal fees are never small. Antz Junk Removal is a family owned crew based in Monument.

Our licensed and insured shed removal service covers Colorado Springs and the towns around it. Everything below comes from jobs like yours. You will see prices by size and what a slab adds and which fees hide inside quotes. You will also see the Colorado Springs rules that national guides skip.

Every section opens with the short answer. Read the asbestos part before you swing a hammer. Colorado requires a certified inspection before demolition or you must treat suspect material as asbestos. Old siding and flooring are the usual culprits.

What Is the Cost to Remove a Shed by Size?

A small 8x10 wood shed costs $250 to $900 to remove. A 10x12 runs $450 to $1400 and a 12x16 on a slab runs $1200 to $3500. The vast majority of the costs of crews are based on foot. A common range is $4 to $12 per square foot. That covers labor and hauling and landfill fees.

Use these as market ranges and not a promise. Your yard sets the final shed removal pricing. Want a firm number? Call Antz Junk Removal at 719 922 0428 or send photos for a same day quote.

What Are the Factors Affecting Shed Removal Cost?

The price of a shed removal is most affected by size and foundation.

Material

Wood comes apart with hand tools. That keeps labor low. Metal and vinyl panels weigh little but cut hands and bend into awkward loads. Brick and block need equipment and add dump weight.

Foundation

A gravel pad or skid base adds almost nothing. A concrete slab costs $2 to $6 per square foot to break up and haul. A 10x12 slab alone runs $240 to $720.

Access

A narrow side gate means every board gets carried by hand. A sloped yard adds carry time. Crews bill those hours. Clear a path and move vehicles before the crew arrives.

Contents

A shed full of paint cans and old tools means extra loads. A cleanout billed as junk removal runs $130 to $370 on its own. Empty the shed first if you can.

Utilities

A wired shed needs a licensed electrician to disconnect it first. Electrician time runs $50 to $100 an hour. Never cut a live line yourself.

How Does a Concrete Slab Change Shed Demolition Cost?

→ A slab adds $2 to $6 per square foot to shed demolition cost.

→ A 12x16 slab covers 192 square feet so it adds $384 to $1152 by itself.

Concrete is heavy. The dump cost is based on weight, so the slab may be more expensive to dump than the shed. Frozen ground between late fall and spring slows breaking and hauling. Call 811 before any digging near the pad. Buried lines run to sheds more often than owners expect.

Hidden Shed Removal Expenses You Should Plan

The two most surprising items are asbestos and hazardous waste. For jobs that require special handling, expect to pay $300 to $400 more. Other shed removal expenses are listed separately. All dumpster rental charges on top of landfill weight charges, plus rush scheduling, do add up.

A certified asbestos inspection carries its own fee plus lab charges per sample. Old paint and fuel cannot ride in a normal haul load. El Paso County runs a household hazardous waste facility for those. A low quote that skips these items is not a true shed removal cost.

Colorado Springs Rules and Terrain Affect Shed Removal

Before you book, check three things around here. Those are your permit line and your HOA covenants and the landfill route.

Permits

The City of Colorado Springs sets its building permit line at 200 square feet for accessory structures. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department handles permits here. Call PPRBD before you demolish anything near that size because demolition rules can differ.

HOA covenants

The city does not enforce covenants. Your HOA may still have its own rules so read them before you schedule.

Landfills

Debris from local jobs goes to Colorado Springs Landfill on Blaney Road or to the Fountain and Midway landfills. All three take construction and demolition debris. A haul from Monument or Black Forest adds drive time.

Weather

Hail can total a thin metal or vinyl shed in one storm. Crews book solid afterward. Call early in the week for faster slots.

Do I Need a Permit or Asbestos Test Before Tearing Down a Shed?

Many small sheds don't require a building permit. This is the asbestos rule that people forget about. The Colorado asbestos rule is Regulation 8 Part B. Before you start demolition, a certified inspector needs to check to ensure that the material does not contain asbestos or else you are subjecting yourself to asbestos exposure risk. Exemption requests are also available for the state. Call cdphe.asbestos@state.co.us and request to see if your shed is eligible. Older sheds may have siding made of cement board or old floor tile. If you think you have either, stop work.

Professional Shed Removal Service Work

A pro crew estimates the work to be done and breaks down the shed and removes all debris. The majority of jobs are completed in a single visit.

1. Call or send photos

   Antz gives free quotes by phone or photo. For scheduling, use the contact page.

2. Get an onsite estimate

   The crew checks condition and access and slab and wiring. Same day visits are possible.

3. Pick your time

   We schedule around you.

4. Dismantle

   The crew takes the shed apart by hand and with tools.

5. Sort

   Usable lumber and metal get recycled or donated. The rest goes to the landfill.

6. Final sweep

   We check the spot and clean up. You pay when the job is done.

When Should You Skip a Shed Removal Service?

Skip us if the shed is small and tools and wood are empty. Also do not come to us when someone is taking the shed away. Neighbors and online buyers often haul away a solid shed for nothing. A 6x8 wood shed takes two people a weekend. Pay only for the debris haul if you want. If the shed has a slab or wiring or old siding then call.

Two Tips and a Pro Tip

Tip 1. Photograph the shed from all four sides. Add the slab and the gate width. Ask for a written shed removal cost that lists the slab and the haul separately.

Tip 2. Book early in the week and off peak. Bundle a garage cleanout to share one trip.

Pro tip. Price the slab apart from the shed. A concrete crew with a breaker may beat a junk crew on slab work. Our removal covers the structure and everything in it.

Key Takeaways

• Most sheds cost $250 to $1500 to remove.

• Your shed removal cost swings on size and slab and access.

• A slab adds $2 to $6 per square foot.

• Colorado wants an asbestos check before demolition.

• Confirm permit rules with PPRBD and HOA rules with your board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of taking down a 12×12 shed?

Most 12x12 sheds cost $600 to $1700 to remove. This equals $4 to $12 for every square foot for 144 square feet. It's pushed up by a slab or wiring.

How to do the least expensive method to eliminate a shed?

Give it away. No cost to you if you remove it in front of your house or take it away as a buyer. The next would be to take it apart and simply pay a debris removal fee.

Are sheds a negative value to a home?

A good, sound shed will assist, and a bad sound shed will detract. Buyers like storage. They also see walls that are leaning and ask, "What else was not taken into account? Get rid of an unproductive shed before you put it up for rent.

Is there a permission required to take away an old shed?

Some often do not have for sheds less than 200 square ft. Substantiate with PPRBD – rules for demolitions may vary. Disconnect work must be completed before wiring into wired sheds and asbestos rules will apply in either direction.

What is the price of shifting a 10 x 10 shed?

Moving is going to cost you more than removing in most cases, as the shed will need to be shown intact. There is no single price for moving sheds as prices depend on how far they are from one another and the condition of the shed. A shed that's not going to make the journey is easier to break down.

If a shed is not pulled, what is the consequence?

You are liable to a stop work order and fines. May be identified by a buyer inspector when sold again. The city may demand that you remove it, or upgrade it to code.

May I take my own shed down?

Yes if shed is small and empty and is not wired. Glove and eye protection required; work from roof down. If you see or think you've stumbled onto electric fences, turn back.

What is the cost of removing a shed?

Plan $250 to $1500 for most sheds. Pay only for a slab and/or hazardous material or tight access. Obtain two written estimates.

Get a Straight Quote From Antz

Antz Junk Removal is family owned and licensed and insured. We serve Colorado Springs and Monument and Black Forest and Fountain and Castle Rock and Larkspur and Woodland Park. Our Google reviews are 5 stars. Call 719 922 0428 or email info@antzjunkremoval.com for a free shed removal cost quote.