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SHED DEMOLITION & REMOVAL
Shed removal
in Houston, TX.
We tear down and haul off sheds across Houston, from the Heights to Meyerland, slab included if you want it gone.
Sources checked October 8, 2026 · How we research
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SHED REMOVAL IN HOUSTON
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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston asks for before a shed comes down, what city pickup will take, and where you can drop off the debris yourself.
Houston rules at a glance
Demolition permit
Yes. Houston's demolition guideline covers any structure, and a one-story demo permit costs $127.56. The code's 120 sq ft shed exemption doesn't say it covers teardown; ask 832-394-9000.
Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗Houston permit information package for residential projects ↗
City pickup
Partly. Heavy trash takes up to 4 cubic yards of building material you generated yourself, but no shingles, brick or concrete, and nothing a contractor tore out.
Haul it yourself
North Residential Drop-Off Center (City of Houston). Free for eligible residents, up to four visits a month.
4 drop-off options →What it costs
Shed Gone: a price from your photos, with teardown, haul-away and cleanup included.
Others here: Tex Mex lists small sheds at $250 to $485 and large ones at $1,200 and up. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for Harris County. Others quote on site.
Tex Mex Junk Removal pricing ↗LoadUp shed removal, Houston ↗
Do I need a permit?Houston 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 ↗
One permit per structure, and the slab goes too
Houston's Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075, revised January 2026) says a demo permit is required for any structure or building, residential or commercial, and a separate permit for each structure removed. A one-story demolition costs $127.56 ($94 plus a $33.56 admin fee). The permit requires removing all construction materials, including the slab unless the Building Official approves an exception, and leaving the site level and free of debris. A final inspection follows; Structural Inspections is at 832-394-8840.
Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗Houston Permitting Center residential demolition permit ↗
Plumbing sign-off comes first, even with no plumbing
Before the demo permit, a registered master plumber disconnects any sewer and water lines and gets that work inspected; the guideline lists the sewer disconnect at $131.12. If the shed has no plumbing, you still need approval from the Plumbing Inspection Section (832-394-8870) before you request the demo permit.
The 120-square-foot exemption
Houston's residential code amendments list one-story detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet as work exempt from permits. The demolition guideline doesn't mention that exemption, so for a small shed, ask the Houston Permitting Center (832-394-9000) whether you need the demo permit before you book.
Houston permit information package for residential projects ↗Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗
Wiring and digging
Houston issues electrical permits only to registered master electricians, so a shed circuit should be disconnected at the panel by one. Pulling posts or piers counts as digging: Texas law requires an 811 request at least two business days ahead.
Can I dispose of it myself?City pickup rules, drop-off options and fees for shed debris.
Will Houston pick up shed debris?
Some of it, if you take the shed down yourself. Heavy trash comes every other month to occupied homes on City curbside service. A set-out can be up to 8 cubic yards, and up to 4 cubic yards of that can be building material you generated yourself. Shingles, brick, plaster and concrete are excluded, and debris from a contractor isn't collected at all. If allowed and refused items are mixed, the whole pile may be left. Set it behind the curb between 6 p.m. the Friday before and 7 a.m. on collection day.
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 ↗
North Residential Drop-Off Center (City of Houston)
9003 N. Main, Houston, TX 77022
City-run drop-off for residents with City of Houston proof of address. It takes bulk and junk waste, including up to 4 cubic yards of contractor-type material such as lumber, plywood and bagged shingles. Wood items must be fully broken down. Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks and paint are refused. The city Reuse Warehouse shares this address.
Fees: Free for eligible residents, up to four visits a month.
Before you go: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring a current Texas ID and a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address. Pickups and trailers up to 10 feet only; no dump trailers, box trucks or contractor vehicles. You unload yourself.
Houston Residential Drop-Off Centers ↗Houston drop-off locations ↗
Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center (City of Houston)
10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
City-run drop-off for residents with City of Houston proof of address. It takes bulk and junk waste, including up to 4 cubic yards of contractor-type material such as lumber, plywood and bagged shingles. Wood items must be fully broken down. Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks and paint are refused.
Fees: Free for eligible residents, up to four visits a month.
Before you go: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring a current Texas ID and a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address. Pickups and trailers up to 10 feet only; no dump trailers, box trucks or contractor vehicles. You unload yourself.
Fairbanks Landfill (WM)
8205 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77064
WM's Type IV landfill for construction and demolition waste. It says it serves do-it-yourselfers as well as builders, and accepts brush, rubbish and construction site waste that is free of organic and household waste.
Fees: Not published.
Before you go: Public hours for hand unloading and pickup trucks: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (713) 937-1332 for rates before you go.
WM Fairbanks Landfill ↗Wastebits listing, WM Fairbanks Landfill ↗
Sims Metal (Houston Harbor Blvd.)
2160 Houston Harbor Blvd, Houston, TX 77020
Scrap metal yard that buys steel, aluminum, copper, tin, appliances and more from individuals and companies. Fits a cut-down metal shed, not wood or shingles.
Fees: No disposal fee published; it pays for scrap at prices it doesn't post.
Before you go: Open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (713) 426-3232.
What else should I know in Houston?Local notes, and the photos that set the price.
Reusable lumber has a free drop-off
The city's Reuse Warehouse at 9003 N. Main takes donated lumber, plywood and paneling, doors and windows from Houston residents if they're clean and reusable. It refuses demolition waste, rotten or moldy wood and tear-off shingles, so it only helps if the shed comes apart in good pieces. Call 281-814-3324 first.
Not every Houston address has city trash service
Some Houston households get trash collection from private haulers instead of the city. Where an HOA or civic association has a sponsorship agreement, no home in that area can use City collection. Check your address in the Find Your Schedule tool, the HTX Collects app or by calling 311 before you plan a heavy trash set-out.
Houston solid waste administrative fee FAQ ↗Houston sponsorship program ↗
Recycling centers take scrap metal, not sheds
Houston's three recycling centers (Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington and Kingwood) accept scrap metal, but their not-accepted list names sheds. A metal shed is better cut down and taken to a scrap yard, or hauled by a crew.
Paint and chemicals go to an Environmental Service Center
Heavy trash won't take paint or chemicals. Houston's ESC South at 11500 S. Post Oak Rd. takes up to 25 gallons of paint and up to 100 pounds of household chemicals per visit, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Houston Environmental Service Centers ↗Houston heavy trash collection ↗
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 that serve Houston publish a shed price. Tex Mex Junk Removal lists small sheds at $250 to $485 and large sheds at $1,200 and up. LoadUp shows $94 to $1,559 for Harris County and sets the price when you book. Fire Dawgs confirms a price on site, and the other companies quote each job. None of these prices says it includes Houston's $127.56 demolition permit.
LoadUp ↗
$94–$1,559The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Harris County. The real price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart. Its national shed page says removal typically starts around $1,555; its local pages say an already-disassembled shed costs less.
Tex Mex Junk Removal ↗
$250–$485 small; $1,200+ largeThe pricing page lists sheds at $250 to $485 for small and $1,200 and up for large. The shed page says pricing is volume-based and quoted from photos or an on-site estimate.
These are the other companies’ own advertised prices, checked October 8, 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 Houston, TX?
8 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 Houston. Give them a call. We’re confident you’ll come back to us.
Junk removal franchise
College HUNKS Hauling Junk (Central Houston)
Junk removal franchise that lists storage sheds among the items it hauls away.
Ask for a priceGeneral junk-load pricingVisit company ↗Call 281-674-6250
Service & price details
Houston and surrounding areas
Its local page doesn'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.
No shed price is published on the local page; junk jobs are quoted by the load.
Removal company
Fire Dawgs Junk Removal (Houston)
Junk removal and demolition company with a Houston-area office that sends a two-person demolition crew for shed teardowns.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call (713) 804-3294
Service & price details
Houston, the Bay Area and nearby suburbs from its Webster office
The crew chief surveys the shed and confirms the final price before work starts. The price includes labor, demolition, transportation and disposal. The crew uses a 16-cubic-yard mini dump truck.
No dollar figure for sheds is published. The shed page says pricing starts at a minimum and rises with the size and scope of the teardown, confirmed on site.
Removal company
Houston Junk Hauling
Locally owned junk removal company that demolishes sheds and hauls away the materials and debris.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 832-447-7708
Service & price details
Houston metro and the Galveston Bay area
Its shed page says items are removed and secured before the walls and roof come down, debris is hauled away, and the spot is cleaned up. It lists wood, metal, vinyl and barn-style sheds, gazebos and portable garages.
No shed price is published; the company gives a quote before work begins.
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Removal company
Houston Junk Movers
Locally owned junk removal and demolition company that tears down sheds and hauls the debris and contents.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 713-597-8508
Service & price details
Houston
Its shed page describes removing doors, roof, walls and floorboards, and says a concrete foundation may need a jackhammer. It also takes junk stored in the shed. Estimates are on site.
No shed price is published; it schedules an on-site estimate.
National booking platform
LoadUp
Online booking platform that connects you with local independent haulers for shed pickup and disposal.
$94–$1,559Published shed priceVisit company ↗Call (844) 239-7711
Service & price details
Houston and nearby Harris County cities
Its shed page lists heavy lifting, loading, transport and disposal. It asks for details about the shed and its location when you book.
The shed page gives a $94 to $1,559 range for Harris County. The real price is shown when you book online, and it's lower for a shed that's already taken apart. Its national shed page says removal typically starts around $1,555; its local pages say an already-disassembled shed costs less.
Removal company
Mac Junk Removal
Houston junk removal company that offers shed teardown and haul-away, with same-day service.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 346-565-5679
Service & price details
Houston and southwest, south and north suburbs
Its shed page covers backyard shed removal through full shed demolition, partial dismantling for larger sheds, separating wood and metal, and final cleanup.
No shed price is published.
Removal company
Tex Mex Junk Removal
Owner-run, Houston-based junk removal company that dismantles, hauls and cleans up wood, metal and plastic sheds.
$250–$485 small; $1,200+ largePublished shed priceVisit company ↗Call 832-589-4987
Service & price details
Houston and its northwest and west suburbs
Its shed page says the crew handles dismantling, hauling and cleanup, takes shed contents and dismantled debris, and works in fenced backyards with narrow access. Photos can be texted for a quote.
The pricing page lists sheds at $250 to $485 for small and $1,200 and up for large. The shed page says pricing is volume-based and quoted from photos or an on-site estimate.
Removal company
Texas Junkers
Houston junk removal company that does small-scale demolition, including sheds, pergolas and gazebos.
Ask for a priceJob-specific quoteVisit company ↗Call 832-299-4112
Service & price details
Houston and surrounding cities
Its demolition page lists shed demo among outdoor structure work and says the crew handles cleanup and debris removal afterward.
No shed price is published on the demolition page.
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.
Can I haul shed debris to a city drop-off center?
Yes, in small loads. Houston's six Residential Drop-Off Centers take up to 4 cubic yards of contractor-type material such as lumber, plywood and shingles (bagged), and wood items must be fully broken down. Bring a Texas ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address. Pickups and trailers up to 10 feet are allowed; dump trailers, box trucks and contractor vehicles are not, and you unload yourself.
Where does a broken-up slab go?
Not to the city: heavy trash and the drop-off centers both refuse concrete. Cherry Companies (now Arcosa Stabilized & Recycling) says it pays for broken concrete from slabs and asks you to call (713) 436-0990 for payout rates. WM's Fairbanks Landfill is a construction-debris landfill with public hours for pickups.
Houston Residential Drop-Off Centers ↗Cherry Companies ↗WM Fairbanks Landfill ↗
A company told me sheds don't need a permit. Is that right?
Houston Junk Movers' shed page says a permit is needed only "in most cases, no." Houston's own guideline says a demo permit is required for any structure. Ask the company who pulls the permit and who pays the $127.56 before you book, and check with the Permitting Center if your shed is 120 sq ft or less.
Houston Junk Movers shed demolition ↗Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗
Do I need an asbestos survey for an old shed?
Houston's guideline requires an asbestos inspection before demolition only for commercial structures. Texas DSHS says one private residence is not subject to the federal asbestos rules and no notice is required. Old cement-board siding or roofing still deserves care; ask the crew how they handle it.
Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗Texas DSHS asbestos and demolition notification FAQ ↗
Where can a metal shed go?
Sims Metal at 2160 Houston Harbor Blvd. buys steel, aluminum and tin from individuals, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Panels go easier if the shed is cut down first.
Which crews take the shed apart and the slab out?
Tex Mex, Fire Dawgs, Mac Junk Removal, Houston Junk Hauling, Houston Junk Movers and Texas Junkers all say they tear sheds down, not just haul pieces. Houston Junk Movers says a concrete foundation may need a jackhammer. Ask whether the slab is in the quote, since Houston's demo permit expects it gone.
Houston Junk Movers shed demolition ↗Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗
Sources behind this guide
Reviewed October 8, 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.
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- Houston Building Demolition Guideline (Form CE-1075) ↗
- Houston Permitting Center residential demolition permit ↗
- Houston permit information package for residential projects ↗
- Houston Permitting Center circuit panel permit ↗
- Houston heavy trash collection ↗
- Houston Residential Drop-Off Centers ↗
- Houston recycling centers ↗
- Houston Reuse Warehouse ↗
- Houston Environmental Service Centers ↗
- WM Fairbanks Landfill ↗
- Texas DSHS asbestos and demolition notification FAQ ↗