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Sunshine State Junk Removal

Demolition services

Garage and Structure Demolition in Broward County, FL

Garage and structure demolition means taking down a detached garage, carport, pergola, workshop, enclosure or other outbuilding and hauling it away. Sunshine State Junk Removal handles the tear-down, the haul-off and the site cleanup. Text photos to (954) 247-1399 or book a walkthrough for a quote.

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What's included

  • Taking down walls, roof, framing and doors of the structure
  • Removing the slab or foundation, if included in your quote
  • Keeping clean concrete separate as clean fill where possible
  • Loading and hauling all debris to approved disposal and recycling facilities
  • Protecting nearby fences, landscaping and buildings, as agreed
  • Cleaning up the site

What you handle before we start

  • Empty the structure, or tell us what's inside so contents can be quoted as junk removal
  • Have electric, water and gas to the structure shut off and disconnected by the appropriate party
  • Confirm whether a demolition permit is needed — check with your city's building department
  • Get HOA approval if your community requires it
  • Let us know about anything attached to the house or shared with a neighbor's property

How it works

How a garage and structure demolition job runs

  1. Step 1

    Walkthrough or photos

    Send photos of the structure, inside and out, or book a walkthrough for larger buildings.

  2. Step 2

    Quote

    We confirm what comes down, whether the slab comes out, and what you handle first.

  3. Step 3

    Tear-down

    The structure is taken down in a controlled way, protecting what's around it.

  4. Step 4

    Haul-off

    Debris is loaded and hauled away, with clean concrete kept separate where possible.

  5. Step 5

    Site cleanup

    The area is cleared and picked up, ready for whatever comes next.

Pricing:every demolition job is quoted on its own scope. Text photos of the area (or book a walkthrough) and we'll send a quote.

What kinds of structures fall under garage and structure demolition?

Anything bigger than a shed and smaller than a house, generally. Common examples:

  • Detached garages and carports
  • Workshops, studios and storage buildings
  • Pergolas, gazebos and covered patios
  • Screen and pool enclosures
  • Fences, walls and other outdoor structures

Structures attached to the house, like an enclosed porch or a carport tied into the roofline, need extra planning so the house isn't damaged. Your contractor or engineer should say where the cut line is, and you should check with your city's building department about permit requirements before work starts.

For freestanding structures, the main questions are what the structure is built from, whether the slab or footings come out, and how close it sits to fences, trees and other buildings. Send photos from all sides, including the roof and the base, and the path to the street. For larger buildings, a walkthrough lets us see access and conditions in person before quoting.

What affects the scope of a structure demolition?

  • Size and construction. Wood framing comes down differently than block walls; a metal carport differs from both.
  • The roof. Shingles and roofing material are heavy and add to haul-off.
  • The slab. Leaving the slab is simpler; removing it adds break-out time and heavy debris.
  • What's inside. An empty structure is faster. Contents can be removed as junk removal at the same time.
  • What's nearby. Tight lots, fences, trees and neighboring buildings mean more care during tear-down.
  • Utilities. Power, water or gas to the structure has to be shut off and disconnected by the appropriate party first.

The U.S. EPA's volume-to-weight conversion factors list asphalt roofing at about 731 pounds per cubic yard and concrete at about 860, compared with about 169 for clean dimensional lumber. That's why the roof and slab often drive the weight of a structure job more than the framing does.

If the structure is full of stored items, the contents can be removed as junk removal at the same visit.

Dumpster sizes

Trailer sizes that fit this debris

Garages and outbuildings produce a lot of bulky framing, roofing and siding, which suits the 21 or 24 yard trailer. Roofing and slabs add weight: each rental includes 1 ton and $120 per ton over that, so plan concrete as a separate load.

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Clean fill hauling

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Post-construction cleanup

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Our part: Cleared and hauled away the post-construction debris.

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FAQ

Garage and Structure Demolition questions

Do you remove the garage slab too?

Yes, if you want it gone. Tell us when you send photos or book a walkthrough and it will be part of the quote. Clean concrete can often be kept separate as clean fill.

Do I need a permit to demolish a detached garage?

Usually it's worth checking first. Requirements depend on your city, so check with your city's building department before work starts. Getting the permit is the property owner's or their contractor's responsibility.

Who disconnects the power to the garage?

The appropriate party — your utility provider or an electrician. Electric, water and gas to the structure need to be shut off and disconnected before demolition starts.

What size dump trailer fits a garage tear-down?

The 21 yard ($440) or 24 yard ($485) trailer suits most framing and roofing debris. Each rental includes 1 ton, so plan the slab as a separate load.

Ready when you are

Get a quote for garage and structure demolition

Text a few photos of the area, or book a walkthrough. We'll confirm scope, timing and the trailer size before anything starts.

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