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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Raleigh, NC.
In Five Points, North Hills or anywhere else in Raleigh, Shed Gone takes your old shed apart, carts off every board and panel, and leaves the yard ready to use.
Sources checked October 17, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN RALEIGH
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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.
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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 Raleigh asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Raleigh rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes, for a shed over 12 feet in any direction. Raleigh's residential demolition permit covers accessory structures that size, for $150 plus a 4% technology surcharge. For smaller sheds, ask 919-996-2500.
City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition ↗City of Raleigh: Development Fee Guide, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (PDF) ↗
City pickup
No. Raleigh's paid Bulky and Special Load pickups exclude construction and demolition debris, building material of any kind and treated lumber, and City code says Solid Waste Services won't collect demolition material.
City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection ↗Raleigh City Code, Part 7 (Solid Waste Services) ↗
Haul it yourself
Wake County Convenience Center Site 4. No fee is listed on the County's pages. Residency is verified, and construction debris requires a Waste Verification Form.
4 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: Oak City Hauling lists $299 to $549 to haul away a shed that's already down, and $650 to $950 to tear down a standing 10x12. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 in Wake County.
LoadUp: Raleigh Shed Removal ↗Oak City Hauling: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗
Do I need a permit?Raleigh 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 ↗
A residential demolition permit, with a site plan
Raleigh's residential demolition permit covers removing a home in whole or part and its incidental accessory buildings, including accessory structures with a dimension over 12 feet. The application needs a site plan or survey marking each structure to be removed and the disturbed area; a survey used as the site plan must be sealed by a North Carolina licensed surveyor. The City's checklist says only one demolition can be permitted per parcel. Stormwater buffers or tree protection may be required, and City trees near the work must be shown with protection fencing. A homeowner acting as their own contractor files an Owner Exemption Affidavit.
City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition ↗City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition Permit Checklist (PDF) ↗City of Raleigh: How to Get a Residential Permit ↗
Historic overlay: a Certificate of Appropriateness first
Any exterior change in a Raleigh historic overlay district or to a Raleigh Historic Landmark needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts, whatever other permits apply. Removing a shed that isn't character-defining is Minor Work, decided by staff for a $46 application fee plus surcharge. Work that isn't on the Minor Work list goes to the COA Committee as Major Work; a demolition COA costs $968. Call the Historic Preservation team at 919-996-4478.
City of Raleigh: Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) ↗City of Raleigh: Text Change TC-3-24, Certificates of Appropriateness (PDF) ↗City of Raleigh: Development Fee Guide, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (PDF) ↗
Wiring to the shed
Raleigh lists circuit work, such as adding circuits or outlets, among projects that need a permit but no plans. It doesn't say how removing or capping a circuit to a shed is handled, so ask the Permit Helpline at 919-996-2500 or use a licensed electrician before the walls come down.
Digging out posts or footings
Before digging out piers, posts or a slab, contact NC811 (811 or 1-800-632-4949) three working days ahead so utilities can mark buried lines for free.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Raleigh pick up shed debris?
No. Raleigh's Bulky Load ($35) and Special Load ($70) pickups are for household items, and both lists exclude construction and demolition debris; Special Loads also exclude building material of any kind and debris from a contractor's work. Treated lumber, concrete and brick are on the City's never-collected list. City code adds that Solid Waste Services won't collect building rubbish or demolition material, and the owner or contractor must dispose of it properly. Questions go to 919-996-3245.
City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection ↗Raleigh City Code, Part 7 (Solid Waste Services) ↗
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 ↗
Wake County Convenience Center Site 4
3600 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
County drop-off site for Wake County residents. It takes household construction debris such as wood, drywall, shingles, carpet and tiles from homeowners only, plus scrap metal and household trash. No concrete or pavers, and no debris from contractors or renters unless the homeowner is present.
Fees: No fee is listed on the County's pages. Residency is verified, and construction debris requires a Waste Verification Form.
Before you go: Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a box truck, dual-axle or enclosed trailer only with a free Trash Pass, and secure open loads. Call 919-856-7400.
Wake County: Convenience Center Site 4 ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
Wake County Convenience Center Site 7
9024 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
County drop-off site for Wake County residents. It takes household construction debris such as wood, drywall, shingles, carpet and tiles from homeowners only, plus scrap metal and household trash. No concrete or pavers, and no debris from contractors or renters unless the homeowner is present.
Fees: No fee is listed on the County's pages. Residency is verified, and construction debris requires a Waste Verification Form.
Before you go: Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The County posts live camera feeds to check container space before you go. Box trucks, dual-axle and enclosed trailers need a free Trash Pass. Call 919-856-7400.
Wake County: Convenience Center Site 7 ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility (Wake County)
9029 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
County recycling drop-off for residents and businesses. It takes scrap metal, large appliances, electronics, motor oil and up to 10 wood pallets. It is not a place for mixed construction debris.
Fees: No fee is listed on the County's page.
Before you go: Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Secure open loads. Call 919-856-7400.
Material Recovery C&D Landfill
2600 Brownfield Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Private construction and demolition debris landfill on Wake County's list of facilities that accept C&D waste, including loads from contractors that County sites refuse.
Fees: Not published. Wake County says to contact the facility for disposal fees and hours.
Before you go: Call 919-779-3339 for fees, hours and whether it takes concrete before you load up.
What else should I know in Raleigh?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
No franchised demolition hauler, but haulers need a City permit and a County license
No City or County franchise for construction and demolition debris was found. Raleigh's code says no one may run a business hauling waste in the City without a permit from the City Manager, and it defines waste broadly. The City doesn't publish how to get that permit or who holds one. Wake County separately requires a $100-a-year Solid Waste Hauler's Privilege License to collect waste for hire, and its ordinance counts construction and demolition waste as solid waste. Neither source says whether a removal company hauling its own teardown debris is covered.
Raleigh City Code, Part 7 (Solid Waste Services) ↗Wake County: Waste Haulers (Waste Hauler License) ↗Wake County Code of Ordinances, § 50.05 Licensing Solid Waste Collectors ↗Wake County Code of Ordinances, § 50.02 Definitions ↗
County drop-offs take shed debris only from the homeowner
Wake County's convenience centers take household construction debris only from Wake County homeowners, at five of its 11 sites. Renters, haulers and contractors are turned away unless the homeowner is there, and you fill out a Waste Verification Form. Debris from a hired crew must go to one of the private construction and demolition sites the County lists, most of them in southeast Raleigh.
Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗
Historic districts: removing a minor shed is staff-level review
Raleigh's General Historic Overlay Districts include Oakwood, Boylan Heights, Blount Street, Capitol Square, Moore Square, Oberlin Village and Prince Hall, with Glenwood-Brooklyn as a streetside district. Since January 1, 2026, removing an accessory structure that isn't character-defining is on the Minor Work list, which City preservation staff can approve without a hearing.
City of Raleigh: Text Change TC-3-24, Certificates of Appropriateness (PDF) ↗City of Raleigh: Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) ↗
Parts of Raleigh are in Durham County
Raleigh's permit pages point to both the Durham and Wake County Registers of Deeds. Wake County's convenience centers are for Wake County residents only, so if your home is on the Durham County side, call Wake County Solid Waste at 919-856-7400 before hauling debris to a County site.
City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition ↗Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
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
Two companies publish shed prices here. Oak City Hauling lists $299 to $549 to haul away a shed that is already down, and $650 to $950 to tear down and haul a standing 10x12. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Wake County, set when you book. Count Junkula says shed jobs often start around $500, and Junk Terminators gives a general $200 to $2,000 range. College HUNKS and Backwoods publish general junk-load pricing, not shed prices. The others quote from photos or a visit. None says its price includes the City demolition permit.
LoadUp (Raleigh, NC) ↗
$94–$1,559Its shed page shows $94 to $1,559 for shed removal in Wake County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers; it does not say permits are included.
Oak City Hauling ↗
From $299Haul-away of a shed that's already down or collapses easily: $299 for an 8x8, $465 for a 10x12, $549 for a 12x16. Full demolition plus haul-away of a standing 10x12 runs $650 to $950 depending on construction and access.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 17, 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 Raleigh, NC?
10 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 Raleigh. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Removal company
Backwoods Junk Removal
Local junk removal company that hauls away sheds, playsets and hot tubs along with general junk.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call (919) 770-8223
Service & price details
Fuquay-Varina-based, with a service page for Raleigh and other southern Wake towns
Its pages list sheds among the large items it handles. They don't say whether the crew tears down a standing shed or removes a slab, so ask.
No shed price is published. It charges by truck volume with a $75 minimum.
Removal company
Clean Slate Junk Removal
Junk removal company whose demolition services include shed, deck and above-ground pool demolition.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 1(800) 674-8326
Service & price details
Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex and Durham, from 555 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
It lists shed demolition and concrete structure demo among its demolition services. It doesn't describe slab removal or cleanup for sheds.
No shed price is published. It offers free estimates.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Raleigh)
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 919-648-0700
Service & price details
Raleigh area, from its office at 6129 Westgate Road, Raleigh
Its local page doesn't describe tear-down or slab work for sheds. Ask whether the crew takes the shed apart or only hauls the pieces.
No shed price is published. The local page gives example junk-load prices of $99 to $699.
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Removal company
Count Junkula
Junk removal company that lists sheds among the large items it removes and prices them on site.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 352-9135
Service & price details
Raleigh and the Triangle, from 1627 Navaho Dr, Raleigh
Its pricing guide says shed jobs depend on size, access and labor, and are usually priced on site. It doesn't describe slab work.
No firm shed price. Its guide says large items like a hot tub or shed often start around $500, depending on size, access and labor.
Removal company
Junk Pro Squad
Junk removal and light demolition company with a shed demolition page for wood and metal sheds of all sizes.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 919-324-5470
Service & price details
Raleigh, from 2931 Springsweet Lane
It says it tears the shed down, removes every piece of debris, sends wood and metal to recycling, and sweeps the site afterward. Text photos for a free estimate.
No shed price is published. It gives free estimates from photos.
Removal company
Junk Terminators
Junk removal company that empties and tears down small to medium-sized wood, metal and vinyl sheds and hauls the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 919-374-6912
Service & price details
The Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Wake Forest and Clayton
Its shed page includes the cleanout, demolition, recycling and disposal, with an on-site estimate before work begins.
No firm shed price. The shed page says prices typically range from $200 to $2,000 depending on size, materials and condition; it quotes on site.
National booking platform
LoadUp (Raleigh, NC)
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
Wake County, North Carolina, including Raleigh
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 Wake County, depending on size, condition and type, and lower for a shed that's already taken apart. LoadUp books local independent haulers; it does not say permits are included.
Removal company
Oak City Hauling
Locally owned junk hauler that tears down sheds, playhouses and small outbuildings, roof to floor, and hauls away the pieces and the contents.
From $299Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (984) 983-8500
Service & price details
Raleigh-Durham Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Knightdale and Fuquay-Varina
Its shed page covers wood, metal, plastic and resin sheds up to about 12x16, and it removes concrete blocks, gravel pads and timber skids. Poured concrete foundations are referred to another contractor. It gives a firm quote from photos.
Haul-away of a shed that's already down or collapses easily: $299 for an 8x8, $465 for a 10x12, $549 for a 12x16. Full demolition plus haul-away of a standing 10x12 runs $650 to $950 depending on construction and access.
Removal company
Team Junk It
Veteran-owned junk removal company that tears down old sheds, playhouses and small outbuildings and hauls away the debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 426-2876
Service & price details
Based in Rolesville; serves 16 towns across Wake, Franklin, Durham and Granville counties, including Raleigh, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Garner, Cary and Apex
Its shed page lists wood, metal and plastic or resin sheds, fencing and posts, and foundation materials. It gives free on-site estimates and offers same-day service.
No shed price is published. It gives a free on-site estimate.
Removal company
VETS Junk Removal (Raleigh)
Veteran-owned junk removal and dumpster company that lists shed demolition and removal and small structure teardown.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (919) 582-7677
Service & price details
Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex, Morrisville and the Research Triangle
Its local page also lists skid steer service and concrete loading, and says it breaks old slabs before loading them. It quotes a flat rate from a texted photo and address.
No shed price is published. It sends a flat-rate quote from photos.
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.
How much does shed removal cost in Raleigh?
Shed Gone prices each shed from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included. Among other companies, Oak City Hauling lists $299 for an 8x8, $465 for a 10x12 and $549 for a 12x16 when the shed is already down, and $650 to $950 to demolish and haul a standing 10x12. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for a shed in Wake County, lower if it's already taken apart. Count Junkula says shed jobs often start around $500. College HUNKS gives general junk-load examples of $99 to $699.
LoadUp: Raleigh Shed Removal ↗Oak City Hauling: Shed Removal & Demolition ↗Count Junkula: How Much Does It Cost to Remove Large Items Like Hot Tubs or Sheds? ↗College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, Raleigh ↗
What does the demolition permit cost, and who applies?
The City's fee guide for July 2026 to June 2027 lists $150 per demolition permit, or $156 with the 4% technology surcharge. Each building address needs its own submittal. A homeowner can apply as their own contractor with an Owner Exemption Affidavit; otherwise the contractor's information goes into the permit portal.
City of Raleigh: Development Fee Guide, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (PDF) ↗City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition ↗City of Raleigh: How to Get a Residential Permit ↗
Where can I take shed debris myself?
If you own the home and live in Wake County, convenience center Sites 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11 take household construction debris such as wood and shingles, open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. They don't take concrete or pavers, and the County's page lists no fee. Box trucks, dual-axle and enclosed trailers need a free Trash Pass. The East Wake Transfer Station is for licensed haulers and takes only household-type trash, not construction debris.
Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗Wake County: East Wake Transfer Station ↗
What about the concrete slab or a metal shed?
County convenience centers won't take concrete, bricks or pavers. Wake County lists private construction and demolition sites, such as the Material Recovery C&D Landfill on Brownfield Road; call ahead to ask about concrete and fees. Metal panels and framing can go in the scrap metal bins at convenience centers or the North Wake Multi-Material Recycling Facility on Deponie Drive.
Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗Wake County: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities ↗
What about old paint, gas and chemicals in the shed?
Wake County's household hazardous waste facilities take residents' paint (latex up to 10 gallons), gasoline in pourable containers of 5 gallons or less, propane tanks up to 20 pounds, pesticides and pool chemicals. They don't take business waste or asbestos. The North Wake site is closed after a fire, with a collection event there every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Is asbestos a concern for a backyard shed?
Raleigh's demolition page says single- and two-family dwellings are exempt from the federal asbestos (NESHAP) requirements. That doesn't make old cement-board siding or roofing safe to break up, and Wake County's household hazardous waste sites won't take asbestos; the County points to the Red Rock Landfill or the Sampson County Landfill.
City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition ↗Wake County: Household Hazardous Waste Facilities ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 17, 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 20 research sources
- City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition ↗
- City of Raleigh: Residential Demolition Permit Checklist (PDF) ↗
- City of Raleigh: How to Get a Residential Permit ↗
- City of Raleigh: Accessory Structures and Additions ↗
- City of Raleigh: Development Fee Guide, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (PDF) ↗
- City of Raleigh: Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) ↗
- City of Raleigh: Text Change TC-3-24, Certificates of Appropriateness (PDF) ↗
- City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection ↗
- Raleigh City Code, Part 7 (Solid Waste Services) ↗
- Wake County: Waste Haulers (Waste Hauler License) ↗
- Wake County Code of Ordinances, § 50.05 Licensing Solid Waste Collectors ↗
- Wake County Code of Ordinances, § 50.02 Definitions ↗
- Wake County Code of Ordinances, § 50.18 Flow Control ↗
- Wake County: Fiscal Year 2027 Licensed Haulers (PDF) ↗
- Wake County: Convenience Centers ↗
- Wake County: Solid Waste and Recycling Resources ↗
- Wake County: Multi-Material Recycling Facilities ↗
- Wake County: Household Hazardous Waste Facilities ↗
- Wake County: East Wake Transfer Station ↗
- NC811 ↗