Key takeaways
- The typical advertised starting price is about $325. That's the median of the lowest shed removal price published by 24 companies on their own websites.
- Most start between $150 and $500. 17 of the 24 companies (71%) advertise a starting price of $400 or less.
- Bigger jobs land higher. Where companies publish the top of their range, the median top figure is $850. Cost guides stretch to $3,000 or more for large sheds with slabs.
- The slab is its own line item. Companies that price it separately add about $200 to $800. HomeGuide puts shed plus slab at $1,200 to $3,500.
- DIY still costs money. Dump fees at the facilities below run from a $10 minimum to a $253 minimum, before a dumpster, tools or your weekend.
What will it cost to get rid of your shed? We're a shed removal company, but we don't publish a set price, so everything here comes from published numbers: prices other companies post on their own websites, cost-guide ranges, and landfill fees if you haul it yourself.
How much does shed removal cost?
For a typical backyard shed with no slab and a clear path out, expect advertised starting prices of roughly $150 to $500. The median starting price across the 24 companies we checked is about $325.
A starting price covers an easy job: a small, mostly empty shed near where the truck parks. Larger wood sheds, slabs, tight access and packed interiors push toward the top of each range.
| Measure | Advertised price |
|---|---|
| Median starting price (24 companies) | About $325 |
| Middle half of starting prices | $150–$500 |
| Lowest and highest starting price | $89–$1,555 |
| Average starting price | $376 |
| Median top figure (12 companies that publish one) | $850 |
| Highest published figure for a single shed | $2,560 (16×20 shed at $8 a square foot) |
How we built the price sample
We read the shed removal pages of junk removal and hauling companies across the U.S., recorded every dollar figure they publish for a shed and what it covers, then sorted them:
- Counted (24 companies): a shed price the company presents as its own, such as "from $149," "minimum of $500," a flat rate, or a price table by shed size. The companies are in California, Colorado, Washington, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and New England, plus one national service.
- Not counted, generic junk prices: a site-wide minimum or truck-load price that isn't specific to sheds, such as "volume-based pricing starting at $125" or "starting at $99." These tell you a company's floor, not what a shed costs.
- Not counted, market averages: pages that only repeat national or "typical" ranges, often copied from the cost guides below.
Each company counts once, at the lowest shed price it advertises. "From $500" counts as $500. "$400–$1,200" counts as $400. "$8 a square foot" counts as its smallest listed shed, $384. Where a company publishes the top of its range, we recorded that too.
| Starting price | Companies |
|---|---|
| Under $200 | 7 |
| $200–$299 | 1 |
| $300–$399 | 7 |
| $400–$499 | 2 |
| $500–$599 | 5 |
| $600 or more | 2 |
What the spread shows:
- Low floors are for small sheds. Many of the sub-$200 starts are volume-based minimums or prices for the smallest sheds. They fit a small resin or metal shed, not a 10×12 wood shed. Junk Dudes in San Diego, for example, starts a small resin shed at $89 but puts a typical 8×10 or 10×12 wood shed at $249 to $349.
- $300 and $500 are common floors. Four companies start at $300 and five at $500, often as a stated minimum for any shed job.
- National brands can sit higher. LoadUp lists shed removal nationwide from $1,555, and that excludes the contents, slab removal and electrical disconnection.
What these numbers are and aren't
They are advertised prices, recorded with a source and a date, not quotes. They don't all cover the same work: some include contents or the slab, some don't. Use them to know what's normal, then compare written quotes. Our sample is too small to compare regions reliably; as with most removal work, the job matters more than the map.
What the cost guides say
The national cost guides give wider ranges, because they cover everything from a resin box to a large shed on a slab.
| Source | Shed removal range | Other figures |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide | $200–$2,000 (shed only) | Shed plus concrete slab $1,200–$3,500; takes 4 hours to 2 days |
| Angi | $250–$3,000 | $3.50–$11.50 per sq ft; disposal fees $300–$1,800; many companies set a minimum around $250 |
| Fixr | $500–$3,500 | Debris removal $400–$800 a truckload; permits from about $100 |
| HomeAdvisor | $400–$7,000 (barn or shed) | $50–$100 an hour; permits $100–$500; cleanup and disposal $300–$1,800 |
The guides run higher because a starting price is the easiest job, while a guide range includes the hardest. For a small, empty, easy-to-reach shed, the advertised starting prices are the better benchmark.
Shed removal cost by size
HomeGuide and Angi publish prices by shed size, and several companies publish their own size tables.
| Shed size | HomeGuide | Angi | Company examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6×8 or 8×6 (48 sq ft) | $250–$1,200 | $170–$550 | DMV Go Junk (N. Virginia) $384; EA Junk Removal (Orange County) $400–$600 |
| 8×10 or 8×12 | $400–$1,800 (8×12) | Not listed | DMV Go Junk $640 (8×10); AAA Hauling (Ventura County) $400–$600 for a wood 8×10 with no slab; Junk Dudes (San Diego) $249–$349 |
| 10×12 | $600–$2,200 | $420–$1,380 | DMV Go Junk $960; EA Junk Removal $600–$900 (8×10 to 10×12) |
| 10×16 or 12×16 | $800–$2,800 (10×16) | $560–$1,840 (10×16) | DMV Go Junk $1,536 (12×16); AAA Hauling $800–$1,200 for a wood 12×16 with slab and utilities; Ohio Junk Force (Columbus) up to about $1,700 for a 12×16 wood shed |
| 12×20 to 12×24 | $1,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$3,300 (12×24) | AAA Hauling $1,000–$1,600 for a 16×20 with metal roof and slab; DMV Go Junk $2,560 (16×20) |
A quick way to sanity-check a quote: DMV Go Junk prices shed demolition at a flat $8 a square foot, and Angi's guide range is $3.50 to $11.50 a square foot. Multiply your shed's length by its width to see where a quote sits.
Shed removal cost by material
The guides and the companies don't fully agree here, and the reason is useful. Angi says metal sheds often cost more, because large metal sheets take extra labor and heavier materials carry higher disposal fees. HomeGuide says wood-framed sheds tend to be easier and cheaper to demolish than metal or concrete ones. Yet several companies price small metal and plastic sheds lower, because they're light and pack down small in the truck.
| Company (area) | Metal or plastic | Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Junk Force (Columbus, OH) | From about $300 | From about $800, up to about $1,700 for a 12×16 |
| Horton's Hauling (Baltimore County, MD) | Metal storage unit from $300 | Small (6×8 or 8×8) from $400; standard (10×12 or 10×16) from $450 |
| JC Junk Solutions (Seattle area) | Small plastic or metal $150–$250 | Medium wood $250–$500; large wood by estimate |
| Prestige Junk Removal (Los Angeles) | Small plastic or metal $300–$450 total | Standard wood $450–$550; large wood $600–$750 |
| Box Pro Express (Yuba City, CA) | Larger metal or composite $525 | Standard wood from $375 |
In short: a small metal or resin kit shed is usually the cheapest removal. A framed wood shed is more work, and a large metal building or any shed on a slab moves back up.
What changes the price
Size and construction
More square footage means more labor and debris. A framed shed with a floor, shingles and shelving makes far more debris than a resin kit of the same footprint.
The foundation or slab
Blocks or gravel leave little behind. A concrete slab is a separate, heavy job. HomeGuide says breaking up a slab and hauling it away "can more than double" the cost because of the extra weight. Ask every company whether the slab is included, left in place, or quoted separately. See the slab section below and our guide to shed foundation removal.
Contents
Some prices include clearing out what's inside. The Junk Sharks in Ocala, for example, says its price covers the contents, teardown, hauling and disposal. Others don't: LoadUp's shed service excludes contents. If you need the contents hauled separately, HomeGuide puts junk removal at $150 to $500 or more.
Access
Every piece has to be carried to the truck. A shed by the driveway is quick; one behind a narrow gate or down a slope takes more trips. Angi and HomeGuide both list access as a main cost factor.
Electrical and plumbing
A shed with power or water has to be safely disconnected before demolition. Angi notes most removal companies don't include this in their base quote. HomeGuide puts electricians at $50 to $130 an hour, with many charging a $150 to $200 minimum. In Denver, the city requires gas and electric cut-offs to be completed before a demolition permit is issued.
Condition and hazards
A sagging or rotten shed needs more care to take down safely, and rusted metal adds sharp edges. Angi says sheds built before 1970 with cement paneling or roofing may contain asbestos and should be inspected before work starts; it puts outdoor asbestos removal at $50 to $150 a square foot. Our guide to old shed hazards covers what to look for.
Permits
Some cities require a demolition permit for sheds; many exempt small ones. Denver, for example, says demolition of a structure of 200 square feet or less and 8 feet tall or less doesn't need a permit. Angi puts building permits at $100 to $500 where they're needed. Trash Can Willy's in New Hampshire and Massachusetts lists permit pulling, if the town requires it, as part of its service. Always confirm with your own building department. See do you need a permit to demolish a shed.
Disposal and local dump rates
Shed debris is construction and demolition (C&D) waste, and landfills price it by weight, by load or with a minimum. Those local rates flow into every quote. Some companies, like Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal in St. Petersburg, quote the shed by volume and the slab separately because "concrete prices by weight rather than volume."
Rather not deal with it? Send photos of your shed and the way out, and we'll send a price for your job.
Get a shed removal quote ↗Concrete slab removal cost
If you want the ground back, not just the shed gone, the slab is usually the biggest add-on.
| Source | Published price |
|---|---|
| HomeGuide | Shed and slab removed together: $1,200–$3,500, including disposal |
| Angi | Concrete removal about $2–$6 per sq ft |
| HomeAdvisor | $2–$6 per sq ft; slab removal $800–$2,500; reinforced concrete 50% to 100% more; hauling $150–$300 a ton |
| Fixr | About $4 per sq ft on average ($2 thin, up to $6 thick or with rebar); slab removal $600–$1,000 |
| EA Junk Removal (Orange County, CA) | Slab removal after a shed teardown: add $200–$400 |
| Gulf Coast Junk Solutions (Bradenton, FL) | Concrete pad: add $300–$600 |
| DMV Go Junk (Northern Virginia) | Concrete slab: $300–$800 or more, by thickness, size and reinforcement |
Why slabs cost so much: weight. Normal concrete weighs about 140 to 150 pounds per cubic foot, according to The Engineering ToolBox. A 10×12 slab that's 4 inches thick is 40 cubic feet, or roughly 5,600 to 6,000 pounds. That's close to three tons of debris from one small pad.
The City of Waco landfill charges $75 a ton for C&D waste without concrete or brick, and $125 a ton with it. At $125 a ton, that 10×12 slab would cost about $350 to $375 to dump, before any labor or hauling. At Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station in California, clean concrete is $122.76 a ton.
Many homeowners leave the slab. EA Junk Removal says most homeowners leave the slab for a future garden bed or patio extension. If you might build on the spot again, a sound slab can save money. Decide before you ask for quotes so every company prices the same job.
What it costs to dump a shed yourself
If you tear the shed down yourself, the dump fee is the part you can look up. Here are C&D rates from seven facilities' own pages.
| Facility | Published rate | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| City of Phoenix transfer stations, AZ | $55 a ton, $40 minimum | Residents with a current city services bill can dispose of up to one ton a month at no charge. Unsecured loads pay a $20 penalty. |
| Mesa County Landfill, CO | Demolition debris $32 a ton | $10 minimum for up to 380 pounds. Uncovered loads are charged double. |
| Dem-Con Shakopee Landfill, MN | Demolition and construction waste $52 a ton, plus $2 a ton tax | $77 minimum plus tax. Shingles $37 a ton. |
| City of Waco Landfill, TX | C&D $75 a ton; $125 a ton with concrete or brick | $10 minimum for all users. |
| Austin Travis County Landfill, TX (Waste Connections) | C&D $126.50 a ton | Two-ton minimum, so every load starts at $253. |
| Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, CA | C&D $134.40 a ton; clean concrete or clean wood $122.76 a ton | $63 minimum per transaction. |
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station, CA | $274.57 a ton for refuse, C&D and concrete | $60 minimum per load; $20 extra for an uncovered load. |
For a small shed, the minimum often matters more than the per-ton rate. At Phoenix's $55 a ton, a half-ton load works out to $27.50, so you'd pay the $40 minimum. In Austin, even a light load costs $253. Call ahead and ask for the minimum and whether concrete goes in a separate area.
DIY shed removal: the full cost breakdown
DIY can save money, especially on a small shed, but the dump fee is only one line.
| Item | Published cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dumpster rental | Average $380 a week; average roll-off about $360; a 10-yard for about a week around $500 (Knoxville) | Angi; Fixr; Foothills Disposal |
| Dump fees if you haul it | $10 to $253 minimums; $32 to $274.57 a ton | Facility table above |
| Reciprocating saw | $100–$500 | Foothills Disposal |
| Pry bar, claw hammer, sledgehammer | $20–$60, $20–$70, $30–$80 | Foothills Disposal |
| Cordless drill; tin snips or angle grinder (metal sheds) | $100–$300; $15–$150 | Foothills Disposal |
| Safety gear (goggles, gloves, hard hat, ear protection) | $40–$150 | Foothills Disposal |
| Ladder | $50–$150 | Foothills Disposal |
| Electrician to disconnect power | $50–$130 an hour; many charge a $150–$200 minimum | HomeGuide |
| Permit, if your city requires one | $100–$500 | Angi |
| Your time | A full weekend, often more | Foothills Disposal |
Foothills Disposal, a Knoxville hauler, estimates tool rental or purchase at $50 to $300 if you need it. If you already own a saw, a pickup and safety gear, a small shed may cost you little more than one dump run. If you'd need a dumpster, a saw and an electrician, add those up and compare the total with a quote that includes disposal. Our step-by-step guide on how to tear down a shed covers the work itself.
Ways to save on shed removal
- Sell it or give it away. HomeGuide and Angi both suggest it: a shed in good shape may find a buyer who takes it down and hauls it off. See how to sell or give away a used shed, or how to move a shed if you want to keep it.
- Empty it yourself. Contents can be a separate charge.
- Leave the slab if you can use it. Slab removal is often the largest add-on.
- Salvage metal. Angi suggests selling reclaimed lumber and metal to scrap yards.
- Bundle other junk. Angi notes that removing other bulky items or yard waste in the same visit can save money.
- Use resident programs if you self-haul. Phoenix residents get up to one ton a month free at city transfer stations. Check what your city offers.
- Get two or three quotes for the same scope. Many companies quote from photos, and several advertise a small discount for booking online.
Other routes, from sale to recycling, are in our guide on how to get rid of a shed.
What a shed removal quote should include
Two quotes with the same number can cover different work. Ask each company:
- Is disposal included, or charged on top?
- Are the contents included?
- Is the floor included? What happens to the slab, blocks or gravel base?
- Does the price assume power and water are already disconnected?
- Is there a minimum, trip or load charge?
- Who handles a permit if one is needed?
How to get an accurate quote from photos
Most of what changes the price shows up in a few pictures:
- The whole shed, with its dimensions.
- The inside, showing contents, floor and shelving.
- The base: blocks, gravel, skids or a slab.
- The route out to where a truck can park, including the narrowest gate.
- Anything that stays, such as fences, plants or a slab you want kept.
Mention any power or water to the shed, and roughly how old it is.
Our price
We don't publish a set price for shed removal, because sheds vary too much for one number to mean anything. Instead, send us photos of the shed, the route out, and what should stay through our quote form. We'll look at them and send a price for your job, what it includes, and the dates we have. See our pricing page for what can change the price, and our service areas, such as Denver, to check where we work.
Rather not deal with it? Send photos of your shed and the way out. We'll send a price for your job and what it includes.
Get a shed removal quote ↗Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to tear down a shed?
Among 24 removal companies that publish a shed price on their own websites, the median starting price is about $325, and most start between $150 and $500. Cost guides give wider ranges for the whole job: HomeGuide says $200 to $2,000 for the shed alone, and Angi says $250 to $3,000.
How much does it cost to remove a shed with a concrete slab?
HomeGuide puts shed and slab removal together at $1,200 to $3,500. Companies that price the slab as an add-on list it at about $200 to $800 extra, for example $200 to $400 at EA Junk Removal in Orange County and $300 to $600 at Gulf Coast Junk Solutions in Bradenton.
Is it cheaper to tear down a shed yourself?
Often, if you already own the tools and a truck. Your costs are the dump fee or a dumpster (Angi gives an average of $380 a week for a dumpster), any tools you buy or rent, and your time. Compare that total with a quote that includes disposal.
Do I need a permit to remove a shed?
It depends on your city. Denver, for example, does not require a demolition permit for a structure of 200 square feet or less and 8 feet tall or less. Larger sheds, or sheds with power or plumbing, may need one. Check with your building department before work starts.
Will junk removal companies take down a shed?
Many will. Of the junk removal and hauling companies whose shed pages we read, most offer teardown, haul-away and cleanup. Some price it as a shed job, others by how much truck space the debris fills.
Does shed removal include what's inside?
Not always. Some companies include the contents in one price; others, like LoadUp, ask you to empty the shed first. HomeGuide puts separate junk removal for contents at $150 to $500 or more.
How much does Shed Gone charge?
We don't publish a set price. Send us photos of the shed, the route out and what should stay, and we'll send a price for your job and what it includes.
Sources
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Shed Removal Cost? (2026)
- Angi: How Much Does Shed Removal Cost? [2026 Data]
- Fixr: Cost to Demolish a House (shed demolition, debris, permits, dumpster)
- Fixr: How Much Does Concrete Removal Cost?
- HomeAdvisor: How Much Does It Cost to Demolish a House? (barn or shed demolition)
- HomeAdvisor: How Much Does Concrete Removal Cost?
- Bob Vila: How Much Does Shed Removal Cost?
- LoadUp: Shed Removal & Disposal Services
- Fire Dawgs Junk Removal: Shed Removal Service
- Junk Buddy: Shed Demolition & Removal
- Trash Can Willy's: Shed & Garage Demolition
- DMV Go Junk: Shed Demolition
- DMV Go Junk: Shed Removal & Demolition Cost, Northern Virginia
- AAA Hauling: Cost to Tear Down a Shed in Ventura County
- Prestige Junk Removal: Shed Removal Cost in Los Angeles
- Junk Galaxy: Shed Removal, Knoxville
- Junk Removal Midland Odessa: Shed Removal in Odessa, TX
- Ohio Junk Force: Shed Removal, Columbus
- EA Junk Removal: Shed Removal & Demolition, Orange County
- Gulf Coast Junk Solutions: Hot Tub & Shed Removal, Bradenton
- Junk Raider: Shed Removal, Charlotte
- Junk Master: Shed Removal & Demolition, DFW
- Polk Services LLC: Shed Demolition & Removal, Lakeland
- Denver Junk Solutions: Shed Removal in Denver
- Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal: Shed Removal, St. Petersburg
- Junk Dudes: Shed & Outdoor Structure Removal, San Diego
- JC Junk Solutions: Shed Removal, Seattle
- Box Pro Express: Hot Tub & Shed Removal, Yuba City
- Dumpster Rescue USA: Shed Removal, western Chicago suburbs
- Horton's Hauling: Shed Removal, Baltimore County
- Junk Quest DFW: Shed Removal & Demolition
- The Junk Sharks: Shed Removal, Ocala
- Foothills Disposal: How to Tear Down a Shed (Knoxville), tool and DIY costs
- City of Phoenix: Transfer Stations
- Mesa County: Landfill fees
- Dem-Con: Shakopee Landfill residential prices
- City of Waco: Landfill & Transfer Station
- Waste Connections: Austin Travis County Landfill gate rates
- Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station: Price guide
- Recology: San Francisco Transfer Station
- City and County of Denver: Demolition Permits
- The Engineering ToolBox: Concrete properties (density)