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Shed Removal and Deck Demolition. Torn down, loaded, yard left ready to mow.

Leaning sheds, rotten decks, above ground pools, sagging fence lines, and the garage that should have come down years ago. Our crew brings the tools, does the shed tear down or deck removal, loads every board and nail, and hauls it off. Serving Jacksonville, Springfield, Beardstown, Virginia, and all of Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County.

Tear-down and haul-away in one visitSheds, decks, pools, fencesWe bring the toolsPriced from a photo

Text a photo of the shed or deck

One flat number back, usually the same day.

Or text photos straight to (217) 624-7066.

Two ways to do it

We knock it down and haul it, or you knock it down and fill our dumpster.

Most people want the whole thing handled: crew, tools, teardown, and haul. Some want the satisfaction of swinging the hammer themselves and just need somewhere to put the pieces. Both work, and both end with the yard clear.

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We do the demolition

Full-service shed demolition, deck demolition, or pool teardown. We bring the saws and the trailer, take it apart, load it, and rake the spot.

  • Tools, labor, and haul-away in one flat rate
  • Screws, nails, and shards picked up off the grass
  • Concrete footings and pavers discussed up front
  • Metal and clean lumber pulled for recycling
  • Yard raked and ready to seed or mow
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You tear it down, we take it

A 15 or 20 yard driveway-friendly dumpster for 1 to 7 days. You break it down, toss it in, we haul it.

  • Sits on tires, no ruts in the yard
  • Low sides for heaving deck boards over
  • A 10 by 12 shed fits the 15 yard
  • Big decks and pools want the 20
  • Text when it is full and it leaves
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Above ground pool being dismantled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Cass County, IL
What we tear down

Light demolition services for whatever is falling down in the yard.

  • Wood, metal, and resin sheds
  • Decks, stairs, and railings
  • Above ground pools, liners, and pumps
  • Wood, chain link, and vinyl fencing
  • Detached garages and small outbuildings
  • Playsets, swing sets, and treehouses
  • Pergolas, gazebos, and carports
  • Dog kennels, chicken coops, and lean-tos
We do not take on: attached structures that hold up the house, anything with live gas or electric still connected, buried fuel tanks, and material we suspect contains asbestos

Have the power and gas cut before we arrive and we can handle almost anything freestanding. Asbestos siding on an old outbuilding needs a licensed abatement contractor first. Text a photo to (217) 624-7066 if you are not sure and we will tell you what to do with it.

What it is for

Shed removal, deck removal, and the jobs next to them.

Shed demolition handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Shed demolitionMetal sheds rusted through, wood sheds with a rotten floor, resin sheds the wind moved. Down and gone in one visit.
Deck removal handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Deck removalDecking, joists, posts, and railings pulled apart and loaded. We can leave the ledger for the new deck if you ask.
Above ground pool removal handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Above ground pool removalLiner drained, wall panels cut and rolled, pump and ladder hauled, sand spread or removed, your call.
Fence removal service handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Fence removal serviceRotten privacy fence or sagging chain link pulled post by post, footings out where possible, holes filled.
Garage demolition handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Garage demolitionDetached one-car garages and small outbuildings taken down by hand and loaded, slab left clean.
Playsets and gazebos handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Playsets and gazebosThe swing set the kids outgrew, the pergola the storm leaned over, the gazebo nobody sits in anymore.
L&J’s crew mid-demolition on a backyard deck and shed in Morgan County, IL
Why call L&J’s

The shed removal crew that cleans up after itself.

People searching shed demolition near me usually find two options: a general contractor who thinks the job is too small to return the call, or a handyman who leaves the pile for you to deal with. L&J’s Junk Removal treats shed removal, deck demolition, and above ground pool removal as the whole job. We tear it down, load it, and haul it in the same trip.

  • Shed tear down for wood, metal, and resin buildings, including the rotten floor and whatever was stacked inside it
  • Deck removal and deck demolition down to the posts, with the option to leave a clean slab or footings for the rebuild
  • Above ground pool removal including the liner, wall, frame, and pump, then the sand raked or hauled
  • Fence removal service for privacy, chain link, and vinyl runs, posts pulled and holes filled where we can
  • Light demolition services and garage demolition for freestanding structures across Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County
How it works

From standing to gone in four steps.

  1. 01

    Text a photo

    Send a couple of angles of the shed, deck, or pool to (217) 624-7066. Mention concrete footings, anything still inside, and how close we can get the trailer.

  2. 02

    Flat-rate price back

    You get one number that covers labor, tools, and haul-away, usually the same day. No hourly meter running.

  3. 03

    Demo day

    The crew shows up with saws, pry bars, and the trailer. Freestanding structures come apart fast, and everything is loaded as it falls.

  4. 04

    Rake and haul

    We pick nails and screws out of the grass, rake the footprint, and haul the load. Metal and clean lumber get recycled where possible.

Trailer loaded with demolition lumber from a shed teardown in Jacksonville, IL
5.0 on Google

88 five-star reviews and counting.

Service area

Shed removal and deck demolition across Central Illinois.

Junk removal and dumpster rental across Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County, from Beardstown to Springfield. Pick your town for local details.

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FAQ

Shed and deck demolition questions people ask.

How much does shed removal cost in Jacksonville, IL?

L&J’s Junk Removal prices a shed teardown as one flat rate that covers the labor, the tools, the haul-away, and the disposal, and the number depends on the size of the shed, what it is built from, and what is still inside it. There is no hourly meter and no separate dump fee. Text a photo of the shed to (217) 624-7066 and you will have a straight price back, usually the same day, or use the estimate form.

Who does shed demolition near Springfield, Jacksonville, and Beardstown, IL?

L&J’s Junk Removal, a family-owned crew with 88 five-star Google reviews, handles shed demolition, deck removal, pool teardowns, and fence removal in Springfield, Jacksonville, Beardstown, Virginia, Petersburg, Ashland, and every town in Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County. We bring the tools and the trailer and take the debris with us. Call or text (217) 624-7066 or send a photo.

Is it cheaper to rent a dumpster or hire someone for a deck removal?

If you own a saw and a pry bar and do not mind a weekend of work, renting an L&J’s dumpster and tearing the deck down yourself is usually the lower cost. Hiring the crew costs more but the deck is down, loaded, and gone in a single visit with the nails picked out of the grass. Text (217) 624-7066 with a photo and we will price both so you can decide.

Can you remove an above ground pool, including the sand?

Yes. L&J’s Junk Removal handles above ground pool removal start to finish: draining the last of the water, cutting and rolling the wall, pulling the liner, and hauling the frame, pump, ladder, and deck. The sand base can be raked flat and left for grass or loaded and hauled with the rest, your choice. Text a photo of the pool to (217) 624-7066 and we will price it.

Do you take down fences, and what happens to the posts?

Yes. L&J’s fence removal service covers privacy fence, chain link, split rail, and vinyl. We pull panels and posts, and where the concrete footing will come out we take it and fill the hole. Posts set in deep concrete are cut at grade if pulling them would tear up the yard. Everything gets loaded and hauled the same visit. Send a photo of the run for a flat price.

Can you demolish a detached garage?

For freestanding one-car garages and small outbuildings, yes. L&J’s garage demolition crew takes the structure down by hand in sections, loads the lumber, siding, and roofing, and leaves the slab swept. Power and gas need to be disconnected before we arrive, and anything attached to the house is outside what we take on. Text (217) 624-7066 with a couple of photos and we will confirm it is a fit.

Do I need a permit for shed or deck demolition in Illinois?

Most small sheds and decks come down without a permit, but rules vary by town, and Springfield, Jacksonville, and Chatham may require one for a detached garage or a structure over a certain size. L&J’s Junk Removal recommends a quick call to your city or village office before demo day. We are glad to tell you what we have seen in your town when you request an estimate.

Do you haul away the debris after a shed tear down, or just knock it down?

L&J’s hauls it. That is the difference between us and a handyman who leaves a pile for you to deal with. Every shed tear down, deck demolition, and pool removal we do ends with the lumber, metal, and debris loaded on our trailer, the footprint raked, and nails and screws picked out of the grass. Metal and clean wood get recycled where possible. Call or text (217) 624-7066 to schedule.

What do you do with the concrete slab or footings?

For most shed and deck jobs, L&J’s leaves the slab or footings in place, swept and ready to reuse for the new structure. If you want them gone, tell us up front so we can plan the extra weight and equipment, because concrete is heavy and needs a separate conversation. Either way the price you get by text at (217) 624-7066 is the price you pay.

Book it

Ready to see it gone?

Text a photo of the shed, deck, pool, or fence to (217) 624-7066 and the crew will price the teardown and haul-away as one flat rate. Prefer to swing the hammer yourself? Book a driveway-friendly dumpster and we will haul what you knock down.

(217) 624-7066

Text a photo of the shed or deck

One flat number back, usually the same day.

Or text photos straight to (217) 624-7066.