How To Properly & Safely Demolish and Remove a Shed

Shed Demolition & Removal Scranton, PA Wilkes-Barre, PA
Demolishing an old shed

An old shed or garage on your property can become an unsightly mess if not maintained. Many sheds were built by homeowners, and were not designed & built to last for a long time. We found that the first sign a shed is ready to fall apart is the floor starting to rot out.

There are many ways to demolish & remove a shed, the most popular of which I have listed below:

  • Excavator Demolition
  • Skid Steer Demolition
  • Demolition by Hand
  • Truck and Chain

Each of these methods have their pros and cons, and really depend on the risk, cost, and time that the person demolishing the shed is willing to incur. We have found that for 90% of sheds, demolishing by hand is the most efficient/clean way to do it.

For large sheds & garages, using a mini excavator & dumpster is the best way to quickly demolish the shed or garage and clean up the area.

How To Demolish A Shed – Step By Step

With the right equipment and experience, demolishing and cleaning up after a shed deconstruction project can be done in as little as 5-6 hours! Below are the steps for general shed/small garage removal:

  • Obtain all necessary permits prior to beginning deconstruction
  • Ensure all electric utilities are disconnected prior to beginning deconstruction
  • Most sheds are supported by the roof structure. Begin by cutting the roof in half with a sawzall to weaken the shed structure
  • Cut the roof of the shed into pieces, and begin loading into a dumpster
  • Cut the 4 walls where they join, and they should all fall over with a little push. Load up the walls into the dumpster
  • For the floor, cut it in half with a sawzall, then cut into pieces. Use a prybar to pull the floor pieces up, and load into the dumpster.
  • Clean up the job site of small debris

Shed Removal Cost

The cost to demolish a shed depends on the method of deconstruction and disposal. The cost breakdown of an average shed deconstruction & removal project is below:

  • Sawzall Blades – $20
  • Dumpster Rental – $430
  • Pack of beer for 2 friends to help – $25

Total cost to demolish & remove a shed by yourself: $475

How to make a shed last forever

In our business, we have demolished thousands of old sheds. One common issue we have found is common with almost all sheds placed on dirt or block.

These sheds tend to rot after approximately 15-20 years, and they are beyond repair at that point.

The best way to make your shed last indefinitely is to pour a concrete pad and place the shed on it. We have rarely seen a shed placed on a concrete pad rot out. Many of these sheds are over 50 years old, and still look great with minimal maintenance.

Shed Demolition & Removal Professionals

If you are located in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and have an old shed you want removed, give A+ Enterprises a call. A+ Enterprises is the highest rated shed demolition & removal service near you. Our pricing to demolish your old shed is very reasonable, and we take care of everything for you.


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      T Seidel Avatar T Seidel
      July 8, 2019

      Called A + enterprise junk removal to have a few items removed from my apartment. Sal and his team were GREAT!!! Fair price and fast service plan on using them again.

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      March 20, 2019

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      January 3, 2021
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      December 13, 2019

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      August 21, 2020

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      March 15, 2020
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      August 8, 2019

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      February 23, 2020

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      Michael Machion Avatar Michael Machion
      August 3, 2019
    • Kyle and Joe were wonderful! Very efficient process. I called and gave brief information to a very professional person. They came out the next day. Wiped their feet, quoted me a very fair price, and removed my furniture. I’m very pleased with their service and friendliness. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends! Meredith R.

      Meredith Rynkiewicz Avatar Meredith Rynkiewicz
      August 14, 2019

      I would highly recommend A+ Enterprises. Very professional staff. Fast response to my request for information. Sal is very friendly, answered all my questions and set a date for pick up, much faster than I had expected. Day of pick up was better than prompt. Joe called en-route to say he was a little ahead of schedule and could actually be at my house sooner. Great Job at a reasonable price. Would definitely refer family and friends. Thank your for A+ service!

      Barbara Siana Avatar Barbara Siana
      October 16, 2020

      Excellent communication starting from the first call through our entire demolition project. Answered the phone and responded to emails and texts promptly. Got the job done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend A+ Enterprises.

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      June 10, 2020
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      January 22, 2021

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      November 18, 2020

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      May 4, 2020