Shed Removal Cost in Denver (2026): What Homeowners Actually Pay

That shed in the backyard has been leaning for three years. The door doesn’t close. The roof leaks. Something is living in it. And every time you look at it, you think: I really need to deal with that.

Shed removal in Denver typically costs between $300 and $1,500, depending on the shed’s size, material, and how accessible it is. Most standard backyard sheds (8×10 or 10×12, wood construction) fall in the $500–$900 range for complete teardown and haul-away.

Here’s what drives the cost — and how to know whether your shed is a quick job or a bigger project.

Shed Removal Cost by Size

Shed Size	Material	Typical Cost	Time
Small (4×6 to 6×8)	Wood or plastic	$300–$500	1–2 hours
Medium (8×10 to 8×12)	Wood	$500–$800	2–3 hours
Large (10×12 to 10×16)	Wood	$800–$1,200	3–5 hours
Extra large (12×16+)	Wood or metal	$1,200–$1,500+	4–6 hours
Metal shed (any size)	Steel/aluminum	$400–$900	2–4 hours
Plastic/resin shed	Plastic	$250–$500	1–2 hours

These prices include complete demolition, debris removal, hauling, and disposal. You’re left with a clean, flat area where the shed used to be.

What Affects Shed Removal Cost?

1. Size and Construction

A flimsy plastic storage shed from Home Depot takes 30 minutes to disassemble. A 10×16 cedar shed with shingled roof, built on a concrete pad with electrical wiring? That’s a half-day project.

• Wood sheds — most common in Denver. Require manual teardown with reciprocating saws, pry bars, and sledgehammers. Cost scales with size.
• Metal sheds — faster to disassemble (panels unbolt), but sharp edges require careful handling. Often lighter than expected.
• Plastic/resin sheds — fastest to remove. Most can be disassembled without power tools.

2. Foundation Type

• Sitting on dirt/gravel — no foundation removal needed. Standard pricing.
• Wood floor/skid foundation — comes out with the shed. Included in standard pricing.
• Concrete pad — the shed gets removed; the pad usually stays. Concrete pad removal is a separate job (typically $500–$1,500 depending on thickness and size) and requires different equipment.

3. Contents

Is the shed empty, or is it packed with 15 years of stuff?

• Empty shed — standard pricing
• Shed with contents — add $100–$400 depending on volume. We’ll haul everything out, sort recyclables and donations, then tear down the structure.

Most sheds we remove in Denver are NOT empty. Plan accordingly.

4. Access

• Easy access (truck can back up near the shed) — standard pricing
• Moderate access (through a gate, across a yard) — minimal impact, maybe 30 extra minutes
• Difficult access (narrow side yard, behind a fence with no gate, steep slope) — may add $100–$200 for extra labor time

5. Utilities

Some sheds have electrical wiring, and occasionally plumbing. If your shed has power:

• Disconnect the electrical first. We recommend having a licensed electrician disconnect and cap the wiring before removal day. Cost: typically $100–$200.
• We do NOT cut live electrical. Safety first.

Shed Removal vs. DIY: Is It Worth Doing Yourself?

Factor	DIY	Professional (Junk Same Day)
Tools needed	Reciprocating saw, pry bar, sledgehammer, work gloves, safety glasses	We bring everything
Time	4–12 hours (depending on size and experience)	1–5 hours
Hauling	Multiple truck/trailer loads to the dump	We haul everything in one trip
Dump fees	$30–$80 per load (Denver DADS)	Included
Truck/trailer rental	$50–$150	Included
Risk of injury	Nails, splinters, heavy panels, collapses	Our insured crew handles it
Total cost	$80–$280 + a full day of hard labor	$300–$1,200

DIY shed removal makes sense if you have the tools, a truck, and a free Saturday. For most Denver homeowners, the time savings and avoided injury risk make professional removal the better value — especially for wood sheds larger than 8×8.

Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Shed in Denver?

Generally, no. Denver does not require a demolition permit for removing small accessory structures (sheds, playhouses, small outbuildings) that don’t have plumbing or permanent foundations.

However:

• HOA rules may apply — some Denver metro HOAs require approval before removing structures. Check your covenants.
• If the shed has a concrete foundation and you’re removing the slab too, check with your city’s building department — some jurisdictions want to know about ground disturbance.
• If the shed is near a property line or easement, verify you’re removing YOUR shed (it happens).

What Happens to the Shed After Removal?

We don’t just dump everything in a landfill:

• Wood — recycled at wood waste facilities or used as biomass fuel when possible
• Metal (screws, hinges, roofing, panels) — recycled at scrap metal facilities
• Shingles — disposed of at approved facilities (asphalt shingles cannot be mixed with general wood waste)
• Plastic/resin panels — recycled when facilities accept them
• Shed contents — sorted for donation, recycling, and disposal per our standard process

Denver Areas We Serve for Shed Removal

We remove sheds across the entire Denver metro area:

Denver · Aurora · Lakewood · Arvada · Littleton · Thornton · Westminster · Parker · Highlands Ranch · Broomfield · and more

Ready to Get Rid of That Shed?

Stop mowing around it. Stop apologizing for it when guests come over. Let us tear it down and haul it away — usually the same day you call.

• Same-day shed removal available
• Complete teardown + haul-away included
• We handle shed contents too
• 4.8 stars, 146+ reviews

Call (303) 324-6014 or book online. Text us a photo of the shed for a fast quote.