Hampton Roads service
Shed Teardown in Hampton Roads
Backyard sheds usually outlast the people who built them. By the time the roof is sagging or the floor is rotting through, the shed is too big for one person to dismantle. PoofHaul connects you to Hampton Roads haulers who tear down the shed, haul the debris, and leave the pad clean. Bid-based pricing handles the size variance from an 8x10 storage shed to a 16x20 workshop.
How shed teardown works on PoofHaul
Photo the shed + its contents
Wide shot of the exterior, a shot of the interior (so haulers know if you've cleared it out), and a close-up of the foundation if it's anything beyond a wood floor or gravel pad.
Bids that account for size + foundation
Haulers price the teardown based on size, building materials, foundation type, and how much access the truck has. A pre-fab vinyl shed on a gravel pad is fast; a stick-built workshop on a concrete slab is a longer job.
Teardown, haul, and pad-cleanup
On job day the hauler dismantles the shed, sorts metal hardware for scrap, loads everything into the trailer, and routes the debris to SPSA Regional Landfill or the local convenience center. Concrete pads can be broken up and hauled too if that's part of the scope.
What we typically haul
Pre-fab vinyl or metal shed (8x10 to 10x12)
Fastest teardown, often a single load
Stick-built wood shed (10x12 to 12x16)
Mid-range, typically 1 day on-site
Larger workshop or barn-style shed (16x20+)
Multi-day teardowns; foundation work itemized separately
Shed with concrete slab
Slab break-out is a separate scope; ask the hauler to itemize
Shed plus contents (lawn equipment, tools, junk)
Cleanout pricing layered on top of teardown
Before you book
Asbestos in older sheds
Sheds built or re-roofed before 1980 can have asbestos-containing roofing, siding, or floor tiles. Don't dismantle these yourself. Mention the build year in the job description so haulers can route the scope correctly. Asbestos goes to SPSA Regional Landfill by appointment only.
Pressure-treated lumber
Pre-2003 pressure-treated wood was treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and is regulated. Most HR facilities still accept it but charge differently than untreated lumber. Don't burn it.
Permits in some HR cities
Newport News, Hampton, and Norfolk require demolition permits for accessory structures over a certain size (usually 200 square feet). Check with the city before you book if your shed is on the larger end. Smaller pre-fab sheds typically don't need a permit.
Shed Teardown FAQ
- How much does shed teardown cost in Hampton Roads?
- A pre-fab 8x10 vinyl or metal shed on a gravel pad runs $300 to $500. A stick-built 10x12 wood shed runs $500 to $900. A larger workshop on a concrete slab runs $900 to $1,500+. Slab removal is itemized separately.
- Do I need a permit?
- Sometimes. Newport News, Hampton, and Norfolk require demolition permits for accessory structures past a certain size threshold (commonly 200 square feet). Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth have looser rules for small backyard sheds. Call your city's building department before booking if the shed is larger than a standard tool shed.
- What about the foundation?
- Wood-floor sheds: foundation comes out with the shed at no extra cost. Gravel pads: hauler can scoop and haul for a small add-on. Concrete slabs: itemize separately. A 10x12 slab is roughly 4,000 pounds of concrete and adds disposal time.
- Can you take pressure-treated lumber to the dump?
- Yes. SPSA Regional Landfill and most HR convenience centers accept pressure-treated wood. Pre-2003 CCA-treated lumber is sometimes priced differently. Don't burn pressure-treated wood, the smoke is regulated.
- What if the shed has asbestos?
- Stop work and call the city. Asbestos abatement is regulated in Virginia and requires a licensed contractor for anything beyond very small jobs. SPSA accepts properly bagged and manifested asbestos at the Regional Landfill by appointment only. Do not dismantle a suspected asbestos shed yourself.
- Will the hauler patch the spot where the shed was?
- Cleanup yes, regrading no. Expect a clean pad with debris and nails picked up. Sodding, regrading, or fill is a landscaping job, not a hauling job. Ask the hauler if they have a landscape partner if you need follow-up work.
- Can I sell the shed for scrap or salvage instead?
- Sometimes. Newer pre-fab sheds in good shape have a Facebook Marketplace audience for $200 to $600 if you're willing to wait. Rotted or damaged sheds are almost always teardown-only. Metal sheds sometimes have scrap value, but the labor to dismantle usually exceeds it.
Other PoofHaul services
Mattress Removal
$80 to $160 for a mattress + box spring
Appliance Pickup
$80 to $200 per appliance, refrigerators with refrigerant $120 to $220
Refrigerator Removal
$120 to $220 for standard fridge or freezer, $180 to $280 for side-by-side or commercial-style
Garage Cleanout
$240 to $700 depending on volume, small pickup load to a full dump trailer
Estate Cleanout
$800 to $4,000+ depending on home size, contents, and access
Hot Tub Removal
$300 to $650 for standard backyard hot tub, $650 to $1,200 for tubs requiring crane access or significant disassembly
Post-Construction Debris Removal
$200 to $600 per load typical, larger projects priced by cubic yard
Eviction Cleanout
Studio $200 to $400 / 1BR $400 to $800 / 2BR $600 to $1,500 / 3BR $1,000 to $2,500
Hoarder Cleanup
Most hoarder cleanups in Hampton Roads run $2,000 to $6,000 for a single home. Severe cases can exceed $10,000 due to time, equipment, and safety protocols.
Piano Removal
Upright $150 to $400, baby grand $400 to $800, grand $600 to $1,500, concert grand $1,000 to $2,500
Yard Waste Removal
$150 to $500 per truckload depending on volume and content
Couch and Sofa Removal
Standard couch $80 to $150, sectional $150 to $300, multi-piece add-ons priced per piece
Ready to schedule shed teardown?
Post a photo. Local haulers send bids. Pay after the job.