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Shed Removal Cost in Denver: What Homeowners Actually Pay
That shed has been leaning for three years, the door won’t close, and something’s living in it. Here’s what it really costs to make it disappear — by size, by material, and DIY vs. hiring it out.
Shed removal in Denver starts at $799, depending on the shed’s size, material, and how easy it is to reach. Most standard backyard sheds — an 8×10 or 10×12 in wood — run $899–$1,299 for complete teardown and haul-away. Here’s what drives that number, and how to tell whether your shed is a quick job or a bigger project.
Shed removal cost by size
Ballpark ranges for the Denver metro (your exact price depends on the factors below):
| Shed size | Material | Typical cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (4×6–6×8) | Wood or plastic | From $799 | 1–2 hrs |
| Medium (8×10–8×12) | Wood | $899–$1,299 | 2–3 hrs |
| Large (10×12–10×16) | Wood | $1,299–$1,899 | 3–5 hrs |
| Extra large (12×16+) | Wood or metal | $1,899–$2,800+ | 4–6 hrs |
| Metal (any size) | Steel/aluminum | From $799 | 2–4 hrs |
| Plastic/resin | Plastic | From $799 | 1–2 hrs |
These prices include complete demolition, debris removal, hauling, and disposal — you’re left with a clean, flat spot where the shed used to be.
What affects the cost
1. Size & construction
A flimsy plastic storage shed disassembles in half an hour. A 10×16 cedar shed with a shingled roof on a concrete pad with wiring is a half-day job. Wood sheds (most common in Denver) need manual teardown; metal sheds unbolt faster but have sharp edges; plastic/resin are quickest.
2. Foundation type
- Dirt or gravel — no foundation removal, standard pricing.
- Wood floor / skid — comes out with the shed, included.
- Concrete pad — the shed comes off; the pad usually stays. Breaking out the slab is a separate job (and if you dig it up, you must call Colorado 811 first).
3. Contents
Empty shed = standard pricing. Packed with 15 years of stuff? Add roughly $100–$400 depending on volume — we haul it all, sort recyclables and donations, then tear down the structure. Most sheds we remove in Denver are not empty.
4. Access
Easy truck access is standard. Through a gate or across a yard adds a little time; a narrow side yard, a fence with no gate, or a steep slope can add $100–$200 in labor.
5. Utilities
If the shed has power, have a licensed electrician disconnect and cap the wiring before removal day (typically $100–$200). For safety, we don’t cut live electrical.
Shed removal vs. DIY: is it worth doing yourself?
| Factor | DIY | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | Reciprocating saw, pry bar, sledge, PPE | We bring everything |
| Time | 4–12 hrs | 1–5 hrs |
| Hauling | Multiple loads to the landfill | One trip, all of it |
| Disposal fees | Landfill fees by load + truck rental | Included |
| Injury risk | Nails, heavy panels, collapse | Insured crew |
| Bottom line | Cheaper cash cost + a full day of labor | From $799, done fast |
DIY makes sense if you’ve got the tools, a truck, and a free Saturday — here’s our full step-by-step guide to tearing down a shed. For most Denver homeowners, the time saved and injury risk avoided make professional removal the better value, especially for wood sheds bigger than 8×8.
Do you need a permit to remove a shed in Denver?
For most backyard sheds, no. Denver doesn’t require a demolition permit for a structure 200 square feet or smaller and 8 feet tall or shorter — the city names sheds as an example. A larger or taller structure does need a permit (which also triggers a state asbestos notification). A couple of things to check:
- HOA rules — some Denver-metro HOAs require approval before you remove a structure. Check your covenants.
- Removing the concrete pad too? Digging out a slab means calling Colorado 811 at least three business days ahead — it’s free and legally required.
What happens to the shed after removal?
We don’t just run everything to the landfill — more than 60% of what we haul is recycled or donated through our GreenHaul™ program:
- Wood — recycled at wood-waste facilities or used as biomass where possible.
- Metal (screws, hinges, roofing, panels) — recycled as scrap.
- Asphalt shingles — taken to approved facilities (they can’t be mixed with general wood waste).
Left with the debris after a DIY teardown? We also do demolition-debris haul-away on its own.
Shed removal cost FAQs
How much does shed removal cost in Denver?
Shed removal in Denver starts at $799. Most standard 8×10 to 10×12 wood sheds run $899–$1,299 for complete teardown and haul-away. Size, material, contents, access, and whether there’s a concrete pad are the main cost drivers.
Is it cheaper to remove a shed myself?
The cash cost is lower — mostly a dumpster or landfill fees and truck rental — but it costs you a full day of hard labor and the injury risk of nails, heavy panels, and collapse. For wood sheds bigger than 8×8, most people find professional removal the better value.
Does shed removal include the concrete pad?
Standard shed removal takes the structure and leaves the pad, which many people repurpose. Breaking out and hauling the concrete slab is a separate job — and digging it up requires a Colorado 811 locate first.
Do you remove sheds that are full of stuff?
Yes — most sheds we remove aren’t empty. We haul the contents, sort recyclables and donations, then tear down the structure. A packed shed adds roughly $100–$400 depending on volume.
Do I need a permit to remove a shed in Denver?
Not for a shed 200 sq ft or smaller and 8 ft tall or shorter — Denver doesn’t require a demolition permit for those. Larger structures do. Also check your HOA, and call 811 before digging out a slab.
Ready to get rid of that shed?
Same-day shed removal across the Denver metro — teardown, haul-away, and cleanup in one visit. Free quote, flat price up front.