Family-owned since 2014 · 4.99 ★ × 463 reviews · 16,000+ jobs
Demolition in Connecticut
Standalone outbuilding demolition across CT + lower NY — sheds, garages, decks, hot tubs, pools, fences. Published starting prices, fixed quote on site. Same crew, same trucks, full disposal included.
16,000+
jobs completed
4.99 ★
463 reviews
Family-owned
since 2014 (12 years)
Licensed & insured
in Connecticut & New York
We do demolition as a distinct service alongside our roll-off rentals, full-service junk removal, and Grizzly Bags: standalone outbuildings and accessory structures only. Sheds, detached garages, decks, fences, gazebos, playsets, pools, hot tubs, chicken coops, barns. Anything that stands on its own and isn't attached to the main house.
Not generic "we demo anything" — we run a clear lane and stay in it. Interior demo, anything attached to the house, full-house teardowns, asbestos abatement, concrete cutting: all out of scope. Working in a clear lane is how we keep prices honest and timelines real. If your job isn't a fit, we'll tell you on the call before we waste your time.
Same crew, same trucks, same dispatch as the rest of the operation. Hand demo plus saws; we rent a skid steer or mini-ex when the job calls for it. Disposal works through the same Grizzly trucks and licensed CT transfer stations as everything else we haul.
Demolition in action
What we tear down
A clear scope, not a marketing list. These are the categories we see most often, with brief operational notes where useful:
- Sheds — 8x10 through 16x20+, wood frame, on-grade or skid foundation. Single-day teardown in most cases.
- Larger outbuildings and barns — anything under roughly 400 sq ft, single-story. Bigger than that, we walk the site before quoting.
- Chicken coops — standalone coops, runs, and small backyard structures.
- Detached garages — 1-car and 2-car. Hand demo plus saws; slab stays in place unless we quote it separately.
- Decks — full removal, all sizes. Single-level vs. multi-level changes the price; deep footings change it more.
- Fences — chain link, wood, vinyl. Sold by linear foot. Posts and footings included; we don't leave the stubs in the ground.
- Hot tubs — on grade (drained, half-day teardown), in deck or sunken (extra access work, half-day to a full day).
- Above-ground pools — drained pool with no decking is one job; pool plus the wood deck around it is a bigger job. Both quoted on site.
- Gazebos and pergolas — standalone, on-grade or with shallow footings.
- Playsets, swing sets, trampolines — wood or metal, disassembled and hauled. Usually 1-2 hours.
- Greenhouses — frame plus glazing. Glass adds careful disposal time.
- Free-standing sun rooms / three-season rooms — only if they're truly free-standing. Anything attached to the main house is out of scope.
- Pool decking — the wood deck around an above-ground pool, removed independently of the pool if needed.
If your structure isn't on the list, mention it when you call. The rule is "standalone, not attached to the house." Most things that fit that rule are work we do.
What we don't do
Explicit list. Honest scope > vague "we do everything" promises:
- Interior demolition. Kitchens, bathrooms, basement-to-studs renovations. Not our lane — that's general contractor or specialty interior demo work.
- Anything attached to the main house. Sun rooms, additions, attached garages, attached decks (sometimes). Anything that touches the house's structural envelope needs a GC with the right licensing. We don't blur that line.
- Full house teardowns. Structural engineering, asbestos surveys, full demo permits, equipment we don't run. Different scope of work entirely.
- Load-bearing structural work. Anything inside a structure that holds it up. Engineer's stamp territory.
- Asbestos and lead paint abatement. We don't touch it. Pre-1980 sheds and garages occasionally have asbestos siding (transite panels) or asbestos shingles. If we identify it on site, we decline and refer you to a licensed abatement contractor. They clear the material, then we come back and demo what's left. Most post-1980 outbuildings are fine, but it's worth checking before booking.
- Concrete cutting or breakup. We can haul concrete debris in a roll-off but we don't run a saw or a jackhammer crew on site.
- Blasting or explosives. Obviously not.
Working in a clear lane is how we keep prices honest and timelines real. If your job isn't a fit, we'll tell you on the call before we waste your time and walk you over to a contractor who handles it.
Demolition pricing — published starting ranges
Every demo job is different — final quote confirmed on site after walkthrough. These are honest starting ranges so you can self-qualify before calling. Disposal of all materials is included in the total.
- Sheds (8x10 to 10x12)$400+
Wood-frame, on-grade or skid foundation, single-day teardown.
1 day, 2-person crew
- Sheds (12x16+) and outbuildings$700+
Larger wood-frame outbuildings, barns under ~400 sq ft.
1-2 days, 2-person crew
- Chicken coops$300+
Standalone coops, runs, and small backyard structures.
Half-day, 2-person crew
- Hot tubs (on grade, drained)$400+
Hot tub sitting on a pad or paver. We drain and dismantle on site.
Half-day, 2-person crew
- Hot tubs (in deck or sunken)$700+
Hot tub set into a deck or sunken below grade — extra access work.
Half-day to 1 day, 2-person crew
- Above-ground pools (no decking)$600+
Drained pool, no surrounding deck. Liner, walls, and frame removed.
1 day, 2-person crew
- Above-ground pools (with decking)$1000+
Pool plus the wood deck around it — both removed in one job.
1-2 days, 2-3 person crew
- Detached garages (1-car)$1800+
Single-bay detached garage, slab stays in place unless quoted separately.
1-2 days, 2-3 person crew
- Detached garages (2-car)$3000+
Two-bay detached garage, hand demo + saws, slab stays unless quoted.
2-3 days, 2-3 person crew
- Decks (under 200 sq ft)$400+
Small wood deck, single-level, attached or freestanding.
1 day, 2-person crew
- Decks (200-400 sq ft)$800+
Mid-size deck, single-level. Multi-level adds time + cost.
1-2 days, 2-person crew
- Decks (400+ sq ft)$1500+
Large decks. Multi-level, deep footings, or built-ins quoted on site.
2-3 days, 2-3 person crew
- Fences (per linear foot)$5/ft
Chain link, wood, vinyl. Sold by linear foot. Posts and footings included.
Varies — most residential runs done same day
- Gazebos and pergolas$400+
Standalone gazebos, pergolas, arbors. On-grade or with shallow footings.
Half-day to 1 day, 2-person crew
- Playsets, swing sets, trampolines$200+
Wood or metal playsets, swing sets, trampoline frames. Disassembled and hauled.
1-2 hours, 2-person crew
How the pricing works: Final quote confirmed on site after walkthrough. Disposal of all materials included in the total. We don't pull demo permits — that's the homeowner's responsibility when required.
Standalone outbuildings only — no interior demo, no full-house teardowns, no asbestos.
See demolition scopeDemolition pricing
The structured pricing block above this section pulls 15 starting-range categories from our canonical pricing data — same source the chrome trust strip and the How Pricing Works reference page use. Below the grid, the specifics on how the on-site walkthrough turns the starting range into a fixed price.
How the pricing works in practice: we come out, walk the project with you, and confirm a fixed price before any work starts. The starting ranges above are honest floors based on the simplest version of each job — small shed that's already empty, hot tub that's already drained, fence in clear access. Real-world conditions adjust the price up: difficult access, multiple stories of decking, footings to dig out, salvage sorting, surrounding landscaping to protect, structures with unexpected complications under the surface (rusted-in fasteners, unexpected concrete, soft framing).
Whatever the final number is, you'll know it before we swing a hammer. No surprises after the truck is loaded — same pricing discipline as our roll-off and junk removal services. The only "starting at" caveat is that the on-site walkthrough is the contract. Phone-quotes from photos can ballpark the right tier; the on-site number is the one you pay.
Disposal of all demo materials is included in the total job price. Metal roofing and scrap steel get recycled; salvageable items the homeowner wants saved get set aside before demo starts (mention it on the booking call). The number we quote covers crew time, equipment rental where needed, hauling, and licensed transfer-station fees. There's no separate "disposal" line item to be surprised by later.
Ready to schedule a demolition?
Free site walkthrough. No obligation.
How a demo job runs
Five steps, no surprises:
- Call or send the quote form. (203) 219-8855 or the junk removal quote form (mention it's a demo job in the description). Tell us the structure type, rough dimensions, and any access constraints — steep driveway, behind a fence, neighboring landscaping to protect. Photos help; text them to the same number along with your name.
- Site walkthrough. We come out and look. Most demo quotes happen the same week as the call. We walk the structure with you, confirm scope (anything you want salvaged?), and give you the fixed price on site, in writing, before leaving.
- You schedule. Most demo jobs book a few days to a week out from the walkthrough — depends on crew availability and job size. Same-day demo is rare; this isn't a service where speed beats accuracy.
- Demo day. Crew arrives at the booked window. Typical durations: shed 1 day with a 2-person crew · hot tub half-day with a 2-person crew · garage 1-3 days with a 2-3 person crew depending on size · pool 1-2 days with a 2-3 person crew. We work daylight, dispatch hours from the Stamford or West Haven yard per the closer depot.
- Disposal and site cleanup. Materials go in our trucks or a roll-off staged on site, hauled to licensed CT transfer stations or recycled where appropriate (metal roofing, copper plumbing, scrap steel). Site is left at ground level — slab and any in-ground footings stay unless quoted otherwise. Disposal cost is folded into the job total, not a separate line item.
Permits
We don't pull demo permits, even when one's required for the job. That's the homeowner's responsibility. Most of what we tear down — small sheds, playsets, pools, hot tubs — doesn't require a permit in most CT towns. Detached garages, large decks, and structures over a certain square-footage threshold do.
Rules vary widely by town:
- Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk: most accessory structures over a town-set square-footage threshold need a demo permit pulled at the building department.
- Westport, Darien, New Canaan: similar permit thresholds — call the town's building department to confirm.
- Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury: city permit offices each have their own threshold rules and fee schedules.
- Fairfield County town websites all publish their permit thresholds. The call to confirm is usually 5 minutes.
If you call us and we determine a permit is needed, we'll flag it on the call. We don't start demo until the homeowner has the permit in hand. We've never had a permit issue cause us to walk off a job — because we don't book the work until that piece is clear. The honest answer is "your town's threshold rules apply, here's how to check, we'll flag anything that needs it."
Where we demo
Same dispatch reach as our other services: ~1 hour drive from either depot. Stamford depot covers Fairfield County and Litchfield far-NW via Route 7. West Haven yard covers New Haven, Hartford, the Litchfield closer-in cluster, Middlesex, and the East CT shoreline through Old Lyme/East Lyme/Lyme.
Most of our demo work lands in Fairfield County — the original Stamford service area where outbuilding density is highest. Common book-from towns include Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton, Darien, New Canaan, and Fairfield. NH County demo work routes from West Haven through Bridgeport, New Haven, Milford, and surrounding towns.
For Westchester County NY demo jobs, we run the same dispatch logic as lower Fairfield County — call (203) 219-8855 and we'll confirm depot routing. Full town list at Service Area.
If you don't actually need a teardown — just dumpster rental for self-demo, or a crew to haul stuff that's already torn down — those are different services on the menu: Roll-off Rentals (you do the work, we drop the can), Junk Removal (we load and haul, you don't tear down), Grizzly Bags (8-yard flexible bag for staged or smaller debris).
Demolition — recent customer reviews
Demolition is a newer service category — these are reviews mentioning teardown / hot-tub / shed / garage demo work pulled from our broader 463-review corpus.
A “Excellent in communicating their arrival and what they would do. They were excellent in communicating when they would arrive and what they would do. They removed a hot tub and dropped off a 20-yard dumpster.”
A “They are very helpful. They brought me a 10-yard dumpster for a demo project.”
A “As promised for a challenging removal. Removed a hot tub at a reasonable price from a difficult location with no collateral damage to surroundings.”
Demolition FAQs
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Can you save anything for me — like the doors, windows, or hardware?
Get a demolition quote
Call (203) 219-8855 or send the quote form (mention it's a demo job in the description). Site walkthrough usually same week. Phones answered Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM live, AI after-hours and weekends.