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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Hoover, AL.
In Hoover, Shed Gone dismantles worn-out sheds from Bluff Park to Ross Bridge, carries every piece to our truck and leaves the yard tidy.
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SHED REMOVAL IN HOOVER
We take it down.
We haul it away.
Shed removal is all we do. Wood, metal or resin, falling apart or still standing, we take your Hoover shed apart and leave the space clean.
- Taking the shed apart: roof, walls, doors and floor
- The stuff inside, if you want it gone too
- Loading, haul-away and disposal, with metal and clean wood recycled where it’s accepted
- The slab, gravel pad or footings, if you want them out
- Sweeping and raking the spot clean
We check what Hoover requires for your shed before any work starts, and any power to the shed must be disconnected by a licensed electrician before removal day. The local rules are below.
Get our price.
We look at your photos and send our price, what it includes and the dates we have.
We haul it away.
We confirm a date, take the shed down, load every piece and leave the spot clean.
PERMITS & DIY DISPOSAL
Doing it yourself, or just checking the rules?
Here’s what Hoover asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Hoover rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Not confirmed: Hoover Building Inspections issues demolition permits and its residential application lists Clearing & Grading/Demo, but no shed rule is published. Fees start at $60 plus $20; call 205-444-7522.
City of Hoover: Inspection Services ↗City of Hoover: Residential Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
City pickup
No. Hoover's trash page says construction debris is for the contractor to remove, and only homeowner-generated materials should be scheduled for bulk pickup.
Haul it yourself
Shelby County Landfill. C&D waste is $30 a ton from inside Shelby County and $45 a ton from outside it. A pickup truck loaded no higher than the cab is $14; a car, van or SUV is $10. Rates effective Oct. 1, 2023, including the state's $1-a-ton fee.
4 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Jefferson County. J&F Haul and Deliver lists $875 for a full load of construction debris, with a shed demolition as its example; others quote free.
LoadUp: Hoover Shed Removal ↗J&F Haul and Deliver: Pricing ↗Down South Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗
Do I need a permit?Hoover demolition rules, utilities and property checks.
The requirements depend on the structure, the work and the property’s jurisdiction. These are the official starting points for checking your job. Confirm with the building office before teardown day. How shed demolition permits work ↗
Permits come from Building Inspections
Hoover's Building Inspections Department issues permits for building, demolition and other work, and its FAQ says a building permit is needed for accessory structures and for any job costing $1,000 or more. The residential application has a box for clearing, grading and demolition. City code charges $60 for work up to $1,000, then $9 per additional $1,000, and a $20 fee has been added to each residential permit since April 1, 2026. Pay in person by check or card.
City of Hoover: Inspection Services ↗City of Hoover: Building Inspections FAQs ↗City of Hoover: Residential Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗Hoover Code Ch. 6: Buildings and Building Regulations ↗City of Hoover: Residential Permits ↗
Licensed contractors only
Hoover says all general contractors and subcontractors must be licensed by the City and hold any required state license. A homeowner can sign the permit application as owner of the property.
City of Hoover: Residential Permits ↗City of Hoover: Residential Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
Big debris goes in a roll-off or with the crew
Hoover's trash rules say a roll-off dumpster should be used for construction or renovation projects that create a lot of debris, and that construction debris is to be removed by the contractor who did the work.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Hoover pick up shed debris?
No. Hoover's trash page says landscaping and construction debris is to be removed by the contractor performing the work, and Amwaste won't take large amounts of construction debris such as blocks, bricks, concrete or tile. Old furniture, appliances and other homeowner-generated items from inside the shed can go to bulk pickup: request it through MyHooverConnect, and large piles are collected within 10 days.
Drop-off and recycling options
If you’d rather haul it yourself, sort the load first: clean wood, metal, roofing, concrete and household contents often go to different places or cost different amounts. Call ahead before hiring a trailer. What can be recycled ↗
Shelby County Landfill
401 Landfill Road, Columbiana, AL 35051
County landfill that prices municipal and construction and demolition (C&D) waste together, so shed lumber, siding and shingles fit. It refuses hazardous waste, car batteries, tires and liquid paint.
Fees: C&D waste is $30 a ton from inside Shelby County and $45 a ton from outside it. A pickup truck loaded no higher than the cab is $14; a car, van or SUV is $10. Rates effective Oct. 1, 2023, including the state's $1-a-ton fee.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday and major holidays.
Shelby County Landfill Rates (PDF, effective Oct. 1, 2023) ↗
Johns Transfer Station
5125 Bessemer Johns Road, Bessemer, AL 35023
Transfer station that Jefferson County lists for residents' waste and debris. It refuses paint, batteries and tires; the County doesn't say whether it takes construction and demolition debris.
Fees: Not published; the County says to call about fees. No cash accepted.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon. Call 205-426-5444 to confirm it takes shed debris and the rate, and cover your load.
Jefferson County Commission: Residential Waste (landfills) ↗
Mt. Olive Landfill (Jefferson County)
101 Barber Blvd, Gardendale, AL 35071
Landfill that Jefferson County lists for residents' household waste and debris, with a residential convenience center. The County doesn't publish whether it takes construction and demolition debris.
Fees: Not published; the County says to call about fees.
Before you go: Call 659-216-8170 for hours, rates and whether shed debris is accepted. Cover your load; the County says uncovered loads can be fined.
SA Recycling (Vanderbilt Road)
2020 Vanderbilt Rd, Birmingham, AL 35234
Scrap metal yard that buys steel, aluminum, copper, cast iron, stainless steel and other metals. Fits a cut-down metal shed, not wood or shingles.
Fees: No fee; it pays for scrap metal at its posted prices.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon. Call 205-841-6706 to confirm it takes small loads from the public.
What else should I know in Hoover?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
No franchised hauler for shed debris; crews need a Hoover license
Amwaste is the City's garbage provider for household trash and bulk pickup, but Hoover's trash page leaves construction debris to the contractor doing the work. No franchise for demolition debris was found. What Hoover does require is licensing: all general contractors and subcontractors need a City of Hoover license plus any state license, and the City's license schedule lists a garbage collection contractor license at $300 a year and a general contractor license at $100.
City of Hoover: Trash & Recycling ↗City of Hoover: Residential Permits ↗Hoover Code §8-16: License schedule (PDF, City of Hoover) ↗
Two counties, two asbestos offices
Hoover sits in both Jefferson and Shelby counties. In the Jefferson County part, the County Department of Health requires an asbestos inspection before any demolition; call (205) 930-1276. Elsewhere in Alabama the state's ADEM handles notices, and its form says privately owned homes of four or fewer units are exempt from the asbestos rules but must still follow disposal rules.
City of Hoover: Septic & Sewer Information ↗Jefferson County Department of Health: Asbestos ↗ADEM: Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 496 (PDF) ↗
HOA and architectural approval
Hoover's permit page asks for ARC or HOA approval, if required, with common permits such as fences, decks and pools, and says some subdivisions are architecturally controlled. Ask your HOA before the shed comes down, and call Building Inspections at 205-444-7586 to learn whether your subdivision is on the list.
Photos that explain the job.
- The whole shed, with the roof, doors and rough dimensions
- What it sits on: slab, gravel, pavers, skids or blocks
- The route out: gates, steps, slopes and the narrowest gap
- Anything stored inside, and any wiring, lights or a water line
Tell us whether the shed has power. A licensed electrician should disconnect and make the circuit safe before teardown. Say which items stay, and whether the slab or footings go too.
Get a shed removal quote ↗What will it cost?How shed removal is priced, and what other local companies publish.
Shed Gone
Priced from your photosA small empty resin shed and a large timber shed on a concrete slab are different jobs, so we don’t publish one number. The price depends on the shed’s size and material, what’s inside, what it sits on, and the route from the shed to the truck.
Start a quote from photos ↗Other companies’ advertised prices
Only LoadUp publishes a shed price here: $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Jefferson County, set when you book. J&F Haul and Deliver quotes a shed on site as one job; its construction-debris list runs up to $875 for a full load and uses a shed demolition as the example. LP Junk Removal's general loads start at $450 for a full truck. Down South Junk Removal, Pop and Sons, Big Dig Demolition and College HUNKS give free quotes. None says its price includes Hoover's permit fee.
LoadUp (Hoover, AL) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Jefferson County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers to do the work. It does not say permits are included.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 18, 2026. They are not our prices and not a citywide average.
When you compare quotes, ask for one written total that covers dismantling, hauling, disposal fees and cleanup, and ask whether the contents, the floor and the slab or footings are included. What shed removal costs ↗
Want to shop around in Hoover, AL?
7 other companiesShed removal is what we do, and we think we’re the best at it. Still, it’s your shed and your yard. If you’d like to compare, here are other companies whose own websites advertise shed removal in Hoover. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Demolition contractor
Big Dig Demolition and Excavating
Demolition and excavation contractor that tears down sheds, outbuildings and detached garages and can break out concrete slabs.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (205) 641-2553
Service & price details
Birmingham and surrounding communities in Central Alabama, from Chelsea
Lists pool, shed and fence demolition among its services, plus concrete and asphalt removal with heavy equipment. A fit when the shed sits on a slab that also has to go.
No shed price is published; it gives free estimates.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 659-266-8622
Service & price details
Birmingham area from its Homewood office, including Jefferson and Shelby County communities
Its local pages don't describe tear-down, slab work or what's included for a shed. Ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces.
Prices by how much truck space the items take; no shed price is published. Estimates are free.
Removal company
Down South Junk Removal
Locally owned junk removal company that takes wood, metal and plastic sheds apart piece by piece, hauls the debris and cleans up.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (205) 718-1266
Service & price details
Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount and Bibb counties, including Birmingham and Hoover
Its shed page says the crew checks the shed's supports first, dismantles it in order, disposes of the debris and leaves the property tidy. Same-day and next-day appointments are offered.
No shed price is published; it gives free quotes after a look at the job.
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Removal company
J&F Haul and Deliver
Family- and woman-owned junk removal company that tears down wood, metal and vinyl sheds, hauls them and leaves the pad clean.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 205-624-0731
Service & price details
Birmingham metro, including Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook and Trussville
Quotes a shed on site as one job: the teardown, everything inside, hauling and a clean pad. Metal sheds and hardware go to recycling; sound lumber and usable tools are donated. Says it is licensed and insured, with a certificate on request.
No shed-only price. Its construction-debris price list runs from a $249 minimum to $875 for a full load, and names a shed demolition as the full-load example. Household junk loads run $165 to $650.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Hoover, AL)
National junk removal booking platform that sends local independent haulers to pick up and dispose of sheds.
$94–$1,559Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711
Service & price details
Jefferson County, Alabama, including Hoover
Upfront online pricing, with same-day or next-day pickup when booked before noon. LoadUp says it connects you with local independent contractors and that its shed service covers heavy lifting, loading, transport and disposal.
Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Jefferson County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers to do the work. It does not say permits are included.
Removal company
LP Junk Removal
Locally owned junk removal company whose light demolition service tears down old or damaged sheds and hauls the debris.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 205-919-0507
Service & price details
Birmingham area, including Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Pelham and Trussville, from Vestavia Hills
Its light demolition page covers sheds, small decks and interior tear-outs, with cleanup of the work area. Gives an upfront price before work starts.
No shed price is published. General junk loads start at $100 for a minimum pickup and $450 for a full truck; dismantling and heavy debris can add to the price.
Removal company
Pop and Sons Junk Removal
Family-owned junk removal company that dismantles and hauls away wood, metal and plastic sheds and leaves the yard clean.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (205) 948-8494
Service & price details
Shelby, Jefferson, Chilton and Bibb counties
Its demolition page covers sheds, fences, decks and docks. Founded by TJ Genry. Quotes are free and offered online within 24 hours.
No shed price is published; it gives free quotes.
Independent companies, not affiliated with Shed Gone. Listed alphabetically. Prices are their own advertised prices. How we choose listings
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few more answers.
What does shed removal cost in Hoover?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Jefferson County, lower if it's already taken apart. J&F Haul and Deliver quotes each shed on site; its construction-debris list gives $875 for a full load, with a shed demolition as the example. LP Junk Removal's general loads run from $100 to $450 and up. Down South Junk Removal, Pop and Sons, Big Dig Demolition and College HUNKS give free quotes.
LoadUp: Hoover Shed Removal ↗J&F Haul and Deliver: Shed Removal ↗J&F Haul and Deliver: Pricing ↗LP Junk Removal: Pricing ↗Down South Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗
Can I take the shed down myself?
Yes, as the owner. Hoover's residential permit application can be signed by the property owner or a licensed contractor, so you can apply for any permit yourself. Hoover licenses every contractor it works with, so check that a crew you hire holds a City of Hoover license.
City of Hoover: Residential Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗City of Hoover: Residential Permits ↗
Where can I haul the debris?
Shelby County's landfill in Columbiana takes construction and demolition waste at $30 a ton in county and $45 a ton from outside, or $14 for a pickup loaded to the cab; ask which rate fits your address. Jefferson County lists Johns Transfer Station in Bessemer, which takes no cash, and Mt. Olive Landfill in Gardendale. Cover your load.
Shelby County Landfill Rates (PDF, effective Oct. 1, 2023) ↗Jefferson County Commission: Residential Waste (landfills) ↗
Where can a metal shed go?
To a scrap yard. SA Recycling on Vanderbilt Road in Birmingham buys steel, aluminum and other metals; pull off wood floors and shingles first. J&F Haul and Deliver says metal sheds it removes go to recycling.
SA Recycling: Birmingham, Alabama ↗J&F Haul and Deliver: Shed Removal ↗
Which crews take the shed apart?
J&F Haul and Deliver dismantles sheds and hauls whatever is inside. LP Junk Removal tears sheds down and leaves a cleared space. Down South Junk Removal takes sheds apart piece by piece. Pop and Sons dismantles wood, metal and plastic sheds. Big Dig Demolition handles sheds and can break out slabs. College HUNKS lists storage sheds among items it hauls.
J&F Haul and Deliver: Shed Removal ↗LP Junk Removal: Light Demolition ↗Down South Junk Removal: Shed Removal ↗Pop and Sons Junk Removal: Demolition ↗Big Dig Demolition and Excavating: Demolition ↗College HUNKS: Junk Removal in Hoover, AL ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 18, 2026 using company websites, municipal guidance and facility rules. Prices and published policies can change; older source dates are identified where relevant. We have not called every business or facility.
See all 13 research sources
- City of Hoover: Inspection Services ↗
- City of Hoover: Building Inspections FAQs ↗
- City of Hoover: Residential Building Permit Application (PDF) ↗
- City of Hoover: Residential Permits ↗
- Hoover Code Ch. 6: Buildings and Building Regulations ↗
- City of Hoover: Trash & Recycling ↗
- Hoover Code §8-16: License schedule (PDF, City of Hoover) ↗
- City of Hoover: Septic & Sewer Information ↗
- Jefferson County Department of Health: Asbestos ↗
- ADEM: Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 496 (PDF) ↗
- Jefferson County Commission: Residential Waste (landfills) ↗
- Shelby County Landfill Rates (PDF, effective Oct. 1, 2023) ↗
- SA Recycling: Birmingham, Alabama ↗