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Demolition services in Tampa, FL: an old wood outbuilding stripped to its frame, with salvaged boards stacked on the grass
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Demolition Services in Tampa, FL

Demolition · Tampa, FL

Small structures down and the debris hauled off

Our demolition services in Tampa take down small structures and haul the debris away. That means old fences and decks, docks and ramps on dry land, and pergolas and play structures. We break up old concrete slabs, pads, walkways and footers, and we clear storm-wrecked outbuildings and their debris. Sheds and other small outbuildings come down too.

When the structure is gone, the site is cleaned up and rough-leveled. On a lot headed for a new build, demolition is the first step of land clearing and site preparation. We work from Tampa north to Crystal River. Call or text (813) 293-2948 for a free estimate.

What We Handle

  • Old fences and decks taken down and hauled off
  • Docks and ramps on dry land, pergolas and play structures removed
  • Old concrete slabs, pads, walkways and footers broken up and hauled off
  • Storm-wrecked outbuildings and the debris around them cleared
  • Sheds and other small outbuildings taken down
  • Debris loaded with a grapple and hauled off on our trucks
  • Compact machines that fit through a back-yard gate
  • The site cleaned up and rough-leveled when the structure is gone

Get a Free Estimate for Demolition

Tell us about the tree, the lot or the structure and where it is. We look at the job and put the estimate in writing.

Fence, deck, slab and shed demolition in Tampa

About a third of the homes in Tampa were built before 1970. On an older lot, the shed or the deck out back can be just as old. Our crew takes the structure down, and the grapple on our compact track loader loads the debris.

Old slabs and footers get broken up and hauled off on our trucks. Compact machines that fit through a back-yard gate reach the slab or shed behind the house. Before we leave, the ground is raked and rough-leveled. We do not take down houses, mobile homes, barns, garages, commercial buildings or pools.

Hurricane season storms can flatten a fence or tear a shed apart. We take down what is left and haul off the debris around it. When a fallen tree is part of the wreck, our emergency tree service crew takes the tree off first.

What has to happen before a demolition in Tampa?

Florida's building code calls for a permit to demolish a building or structure. The permit goes to a licensed contractor or to the property owner acting as owner-builder. The city or county building department says whether a fence or shed needs one. If a job needs a permit, the permit is in place before any work starts.

Utility disconnects come first. Inside the City of Tampa, the demolition permit needs sign-offs from the electric and gas companies. Florida law also requires a call to Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before demolition starts. The utilities mark their buried lines, while private lines, such as power run out to a shed, stay unmarked.

Florida's building code also puts an asbestos notice on every demolition permit. Where the rules require an asbestos survey, a licensed asbestos consultant does it before anything comes down. In Hillsborough County, the Environmental Protection Commission runs the local asbestos program.

Demolition before a new build, from Tampa to Crystal River

On acreage north of Tampa, an old shed or fence line can stand right where the new house will go. The structure comes out first, and the trees and brush follow. Big oaks and pines come down with our tree removal work, and the stumps come out too.

When the lot is clear, the ground is rough-leveled so the builder's crews can start. We work the whole corridor, from Hillsborough County up through Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. We have two shops, one in South Tampa and one in Homosassa.

Shed demolition cleanup: a worker pulling apart the framing of a torn-down shed in a fenced back yard Shed demolition by hand: two workers pulling siding and roof boards off an old shed

Ready to get started?

Call or text for a free estimate. We work the corridor from Tampa north to Crystal River.

(813) 293-2948
How We Work

How a Job With A Sharper Image Tree Services Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or text

Call or text (813) 293-2948 and tell us what needs doing and where. Send photos if you like.

2

We look at the tree or the lot

We come out and look at the tree or the lot in person. We check the access for our machines and what sits under the branches.

3

A free estimate in writing

You get a free estimate in writing, with the work spelled out. Once you say yes, we set a date.

4

The work

The crew does the job as written, whether that is a takedown, a trim or a clearing. Big trees near the house come down in sections, on ropes or with the crane.

5

Cleanup and a final look

The brush goes through the chipper and the wood goes on our trucks. Then we rake up and take a final look at the work with you.

FAQ

Demolition Questions, Answered

Common questions about demolition around Tampa and north to Crystal River. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

Call (813) 293-2948

Do you demolish houses?
No. House demolition and mobile home demolition go to a licensed contractor, and so do barns, garages and other bigger buildings. We clear the trees and brush around the house and take down the small structures in the yard. After the teardown, we can prepare the site for the new build.
Do I need a permit to tear down a shed in Tampa?
Inside Tampa city limits, the city says a demolition permit is required for any existing structure. The same permit covers the debris removal, and the city inspects the site before anything comes down. Outside Tampa, your county or city building department answers the question.
Can you remove an old concrete slab?
Yes. We break up the slab, along with any pads, walkways or footers, and haul the pieces off on our trucks. The Sunshine 811 call and the utility marks come first. Then the spot is rough-leveled for whatever comes next.
Can you take down a shed that a storm wrecked?
Yes. We take down storm-wrecked outbuildings and haul off the debris around them. If a tree landed on the structure, the tree comes off first. We have worked with homeowners insurance companies on storm jobs, and we document the damage before we cut.
Do you haul away the debris?
Yes. Everything we take down goes out on our trucks. Before we leave, the site is cleaned up and raked.
How much does it cost to tear down a shed or a deck?
The price depends on the size of the structure and what it is built from. A slab or footers underneath add work, and so do tight access and a big debris load. We look at the job and put a free estimate in writing. Call or text (813) 293-2948, and send photos if you like.
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Why Choose A Sharper Image Tree Services

Tree Work, Land Clearing and Demolition Around Tampa

A crane and a tracked lift

Big trees over houses and pools can come down in sections with our crane. Our tracked lift reaches into the canopy to trim big oaks beside a two-story house.

Compact machines for tight yards

Fenced back yards get our compact loaders. They carry the logs and brush out through the gate to the chipper and our trucks.

Cleanup before we leave

Cleanup is part of every job, big or small. We haul the wood and brush away and rake the yard before we pack up.

Two shops, Tampa to Crystal River

We work from shops in South Tampa and Homosassa. Between them, we cover the whole corridor from Tampa north to Crystal River.

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I was impressed with the workers. They were respectful of my property. As for the cutting they did exactly what I wanted. The pricing was reasonable.

Debbie Dival3 weeks ago · Google review

Very professional and responsive. Quoted fairly & competitively. Showed up on time and did a great job. Highly recommend and would work with again!

Lauren Reyes3 weeks ago · Google review

I had a tree that was rotten and needed to come down asap. A sharper image gave me an estimate and theirs was significantly less than competitors. Not only did they do the job quickly but they did an outstanding job. So grateful for this tree service. They helped me protect my home!

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Get In Touch With A Sharper Image Tree Services

Send us a few details about the job and the town it is in, with photos if you have them. Call or text (813) 293-2948 or use the form, and we set up your free estimate.

  • Call or text (813) 293-2948
  • Tampa and Homosassa, FL · working the corridor from Tampa north to Crystal River
  • Free estimates · tree work, land clearing and demolition

Get a Free Estimate

Tell us about the tree, the lot or the structure and where it is. We look at the job and put the estimate in writing.

Call (813) 293-2948