Shed Removal & Demolition in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Elite Hauling & Junk Removal handles shed removal in Knoxville from the roof down to the floor joists. Most sheds cost $400 to $1,500 by size, and that covers emptying it, tearing it down and hauling every board. Rotted decks and old playsets too. Nothing left but a flat patch of dirt.
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Shed Demolition, Deck Removal and Playset Removal
A shed usually has to go for one of two reasons. It's rotten and leaning, or it's fine but sitting where the new garage or pool is going. Either way, we empty it, pull off the roof, drop the walls in sections and pry up the floor. Knoxville Elite Hauling provides shed demolition and deck removal to Knoxville and surrounding Tennessee cities, including Farragut, Maryville, Powell, Halls Crossroads, Karns and Loudon.
Sheds are rarely empty. There's the mower, the bikes, the half-used bags of fertilizer. We haul all of it except the chemicals. A hot tub on the old deck is its own job, covered on our hot tub removal page, and a garage full of old couches is furniture removal. We take down plenty of sheds in Farragut and Halls Crossroads, where big backyards collect outbuildings.
How Much Does Shed Removal Cost?
Shed removal in Knoxville usually costs $400 to $1,500 in 2026, depending on the shed's size and what it's built from. A small metal shed sits near $400. A 12 x 16 wooden shed with a floor and a load of stuff inside can reach $1,500. Decks run $500 to $2,000. The price moves with:
- Size and build: a wood floor on 4x4 skids takes longer than a metal kit on gravel.
- What's inside: a shed packed to the door is a teardown plus a cleanout.
- Access: a shed at the back of a sloped yard means more carrying, and a narrow gate means smaller pieces.
- Roofing: shingles are not accepted at convenience centers, so a shingle roof adds weight and dump cost.
Typical 2026 prices: $400 to $1,500 for a shed, $500 to $2,000 for a deck, and a mobile home priced after a visit. The transfer station tipping fee in Knoxville is $70 a ton, or $80 with shingles, and it's built into our quote.
Point at the pile and get a locked price from Knoxville Elite Hauling. Contact Us or call (865) 281-1182 today.
Types of Shed Removal We Handle
Five kinds of jobs cover almost everything we take down. Each one comes apart a little differently.
Wooden Shed Demolition
Most sheds we see are wood on a wood floor. We take them apart with hand tools and a reciprocating saw (the long-bladed saw that cuts through nails), roof first, then walls, then floor. Shed demolition runs about $3.50 to $12.50 per sq ft nationally, according to Bob Vila. Our price for a 10 x 12 wooden shed usually sits around $600 to $1,000 with hauling included.
Metal and Vinyl Shed Removal
Metal sheds come apart faster. We unbolt the panels, stack them flat and take the steel to a Knoxville scrap yard instead of the landfill. Vinyl and resin sheds go to the City of Knoxville Transfer Station. A small metal shed usually lands near the bottom of our range, around $400 with what's inside. Done in a morning.
Deck Removal
Rotted decks come apart board by board, nails and all. A small ground-level deck starts around $500, and a big two-level deck can reach $2,000. We leave the concrete footings unless you ask us to dig them out. If you'd rather tear it out yourself, Knox County's DIY demolition rules say decking has to be cut to 5 ft or less before it goes to the Knox County convenience centers.
Playset and Swing Set Removal
Playset removal is one of our quicker jobs. Wooden playsets are heavier than they look, since the frames are often 4x4 and 4x6 posts. We take off the slide and swings, cut the frame into short pieces and haul it. Metal swing sets go to scrap. Trailer math: a typical backyard playset is a quarter to half load, $125 to $400.
Barns, Carports and Small Outbuildings
Small barns, carports, chicken coops and dog runs come down the same way, just with more hands. Old tin roofing goes to scrap. We look at anything bigger than a two-car garage in person before we quote it. We also take down old single-wide mobile homes, priced after a visit. Whole-house demolition is outside what we do.
Shed Removal Cost in Knoxville
Typical 2026 prices. The teardown, the hauling and the dump fees are all in the number.
| Job | Typical 2026 price | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Small metal or resin shed | $400 to $600 | What's inside, the floor |
| Wooden shed, 8 x 10 to 10 x 12 | $600 to $1,000 | Rot, roofing, contents |
| Large wooden shed or workshop, 12 x 16 and up | $1,000 to $1,500 | Floor, wiring, contents |
| Ground-level or low deck | $500 to $1,000 | Size, footings |
| Raised or two-level deck | $1,000 to $2,000 | Height, stairs, railings |
| Playset or swing set | $125 to $400 | Wood or metal, size |
| Single-wide mobile home | Priced after a visit | Size, contents, frame |
HomeAdvisor's national range for construction debris and shed removal is $100 to $800 a truckload, and that often doesn't include the teardown. Ours does. We leave concrete slabs in place.
Before We Tear Down Your Shed
A few things to sort out before the crew shows up.
- Cut the power: if the shed has wiring, have an electrician disconnect it at the panel first.
- Pull out what you're keeping: the good ladder, the holiday bins, Grandpa's tackle box. We'll haul the rest.
- Set chemicals aside: pesticides, pool chemicals and old paint go to the Knox County household hazardous waste facility on Elm Street.
- Ask about permits for big buildings: some towns require a demolition permit for larger structures, so check with your codes office.
Point at the pile and get a locked price from Knoxville Elite Hauling. Contact Us or call (865) 281-1182 today.
What's Included in Every Shed Removal
- The shed emptied first, with anything you're keeping set on the patio
- Roof, walls and floor taken apart by hand, no heavy machine on your lawn
- Floor joists and skids pulled up so the ground underneath is open
- Steel siding, tin roofing and old tools set aside for scrap
- A rolling magnet run over the footprint to catch stray nails
- Every piece hauled off the same day it comes down
Price Locked Before We Lift a Thing
The crew looks at the pile, says the number, and that is the number you pay.
Shed Removal FAQs
Can You Remove a Shed With Stuff Still in It?
Yes. Most sheds we take down are still full. We empty it first, set aside anything you've marked to keep, then tear it down. The contents just add to the load. A shed stuffed to the door can add a quarter to half a trailer, which is $125 to $400.
How Long Does Shed Removal Take?
A small metal shed takes about an hour or two. A typical 10 x 12 wooden shed takes our crew three to four hours, start to finish, including hauling and cleanup. Big workshops, small barns and two-level decks can take most of a day. You get the time estimate along with the quote.
Do You Do Mobile Home Removal?
Yes, for older single-wide mobile homes. We take them down, haul the pieces and scrap the steel frame where we can, so the lot can be reused. Every mobile home removal is priced after a visit, because the size, what's left inside and how it's set up all change the job.
Knoxville Neighbors Say We Show Up, Say the Price and Sweep Up
Most of our work comes from homeowners, real estate agents and property managers who have used us before. A few of them sent us a note afterwards.
When the Pile Has to Go
Same-Day and Next-Day Pickups
Trucks run six days a week from 6am to 10pm. Call in the morning and there is a good chance we are at your curb that afternoon.
Price Locked Before Lifting
We look at the pile with you and say the price out loud. That number is the bill, even if the load turns out heavier than it looked.
Donated Before Dumped
Furniture in good shape goes to Habitat for Humanity ReStore and other Knoxville donation spots. Metal and electronics get recycled.
Swept Clean When We Leave
Every job ends with a broom. Garage floors, driveways and basement corners are swept, and nothing is left on the curb.
Everything Else We Haul Away
Appliance Removal
Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers and stoves hauled out and recycled, refrigerant handled properly.
Commercial Junk Removal
Office cleanouts, foreclosure trash-outs and rental turnovers, with before and after photos.
Construction Debris Removal
Drywall, lumber, old cabinets and flooring from remodels, loaded by our crew and hauled off.
Estate Cleanouts
A loved one's house cleared room by room, keepsakes saved, good furniture donated, swept at the end.
Furniture Removal
Couches, sectionals, dressers and dining sets carried out from any room, with good pieces donated.
Hoarder Cleanup
Private, patient cleanouts at the owner's pace, with papers and valuables set aside as we go.
Hot Tub Removal
Old spas drained, cut into sections and carried off decks, patios and slabs. Most run $300 to $600.
Mattress Removal
Mattresses, box springs and bed frames carried down from any floor for $50 a piece on any load.
Shed Removal
Wood and metal sheds, decks and old playsets taken apart by hand and hauled off, floor and all.
Yard Waste Removal
Brush piles, fallen limbs and storm debris hauled in one trip, with no pile limits or two-week wait.
Junk Gone Today, With the Price Said Up Front
Send a photo or a quick note about what you have. We get back to you with a price range and the first open slot, lock the number on site and leave the spot swept.