Size of the structure
A small garden shed comes apart in a fraction of the time a large workshop shed takes. For fences, the length and height set the amount of work.
Minor demolition: sheds and fences
Shed and fence demolition in the Almaguin Highlands
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal is a South River business that provides minor demolition: taking down small structures such as sheds and fences, and hauling the debris away. You send photos of the structure, you get a quote confirmed on site, and the ground is left clear when the trailer pulls out.
- Taken down and hauled away by the same outfit
- Sound lumber and metal salvaged where possible
- 35 years of construction experience behind the work
- Locally based
- Fully insured
- We recycle where possible
How much does shed or fence demolition cost?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal quotes minor demolition from photos, and the final price is confirmed on site before any work starts. Four things decide it.
How it was built
Light framing on skids is simple. A shed on a poured slab, or fence posts set in concrete, takes more labour and produces heavier debris.
What is inside and around it
A shed that is still full has to be emptied first. Trees, gardens, wires and neighbouring buildings close by all slow the work down.
Access and distance
The closer the trailer can get, the faster the debris moves. Travel from South River is quoted as its own line alongside the price.
Photos from two or three sides, plus one of the inside, are enough to price most sheds.
How the quote works
Small items that a photo shows clearly get a firm price. For anything bigger, your photos give a detailed quote, and the final price is confirmed on site before anything is loaded. Pricing is by how much there is and what makes it harder to move, never by the hour. Travel is shown as its own line on the quote, so you see it before you book.
These change the price, so put them in your message or your photos:
- Upper floors, basements and stairs
- A long carry, for example 200 feet from the parking spot to the door
- Heavy material, such as concrete, soil, shingles or wet lumber
- The photos must show everything. A pile that is deeper than it looks is priced as what it is
If there is more on site than the photos showed, the extra is priced before it is loaded. If you would rather not go ahead, Ravens Ridge leaves and you owe nothing.
What minor demolition does Ravens Ridge do?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal takes down small structures that have reached the end of their life and removes everything that is left.
- Garden sheds, tool sheds and storage sheds
- Wood, wire and chain-link fences
- The contents of the shed, cleared as part of the same job
- Loading and hauling of all debris
Larger demolition, such as houses, cottages and garages, is not offered at this time. If you are unsure whether a structure counts as minor, send a photo and ask.
What Ravens Ridge will not handle on a demolition
- Biohazard
- Paint
- Gas
- Oil
- Asbestos
Older sheds sometimes hold old paint, fuel cans or oil. Those stay with the owner. Tim looks at your photos first and tells you what has to come out before the day.
Taking a shed down yourself vs hiring Ravens Ridge: which is best?
Knocking a shed over is the quick part. Most of the work is what comes after.
| Hire Ravens Ridge | Do it yourself | |
|---|---|---|
| Tools and labour | Supplied | Yours, plus a helper for anything with a roof |
| Debris | Loaded and hauled the same day where possible | Several landfill trips, in a truck or trailer you have to find |
| Nails, glass and roofing | Picked up and taken away | Yours to collect from the lawn |
| Reusable lumber and metal | Set aside and salvaged where possible | Usually goes to the dump with the rest |
| Best for | Anyone without a truck, a free weekend or a strong back | A small shed, a truck in the driveway and time to spare |
Why construction experience matters, even on a shed
Small structures fail in predictable ways: a roof that is heavier than it looks, a wall that is only standing because the one beside it is. Tim Rouble has more than 35 years of experience in commercial and residential construction. Knowing how a building was put together is what lets it come apart in the right order, with care for what stands beside it.
Some townships require a permit to remove a structure. Ravens Ridge Junk Removal does not arrange permits or give bylaw advice. Ask your township office before you book.
How a shed or fence removal works
Photograph the structure
Text photos to 249-506-6447: the outside from a few angles, the inside, and the path a trailer would take to reach it.
Get the price
Tim reviews the photos and sends a quote that covers taking it down and hauling it away, confirmed on site before work starts.
Set the day
Work is booked for an evening or a weekend, and Tim confirms the time with you himself.
Down, loaded, gone
The structure is taken apart, the debris is loaded on the trailer, and the ground is raked over for nails and scraps.
When is it time to remove a shed or fence?
A shed or fence is usually ready to come down at one of these points.
- The roof has gone. Once water gets in, a shed stops protecting anything stored inside it.
- The property is being sold. A leaning shed or a broken fence is one of the first things a buyer sees.
- A new shed or fence is coming. The old one has to be out of the way before the new one is delivered.
- It has become a place to pile things. Removing the shed and its contents together clears the whole corner of the yard.
Good material is worth saving
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal salvages reusable items and recycles materials where possible. Tim has salvaged building materials for years, including windows, slate and full kitchens. Old sheds and fences often hold sound boards, hardware and metal, and those get set aside.
Where to find shed and fence demolition near me in the Almaguin Highlands
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal is based in South River and takes minor demolition jobs across the Almaguin Highlands and in the towns around it.
Almaguin Highlands
Beyond Almaguin
Only need the contents of a shed or garage gone? See property cleanouts. For single items and household loads, see residential junk removal.
Shed and fence demolition questions
How much does it cost to remove a shed in the Almaguin Highlands?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal quotes each shed removal from photos, covering taking it down and hauling it away, and the final price is confirmed on site before work starts. The price depends on the size of the shed, how it was built, what is inside it, and how close a trailer can get. Travel is quoted as its own line. Text photos to 249-506-6447 for a quote.
Does the price include hauling the debris away?
Yes. The quote for minor demolition covers the whole job: taking the structure apart, loading the debris and hauling it away. the final price is confirmed on site before work starts.
Do I need to empty the shed first?
No. Ravens Ridge Junk Removal can clear the contents as part of the same job. Include a photo of the inside so the contents are priced in. Paint, gas, oil, asbestos and biohazard cannot be taken and stay with you.
Do I need a permit to take down a shed or fence?
Some townships require a permit to remove a structure. Ravens Ridge Junk Removal does not arrange permits or give bylaw advice. Ask your township office before you book.
Will Ravens Ridge demolish a garage, a cottage or a house?
No. Ravens Ridge Junk Removal offers minor demolition only, such as sheds and fences. Send a photo if you are not sure which side of the line your structure falls on.
Is the price from the photo final?
For small items that a photo shows clearly, yes. For bigger jobs the photos give a detailed quote, and the final price is confirmed on site before anything is loaded. If there is more than the photos showed, he prices the extra first. If you decide not to go ahead at that point, Ravens Ridge leaves and there is no charge. Travel is shown as its own line on every quote.
Get a price to take it down
Text photos of the shed or fence, or describe it in the form. Your quote covers the demolition and the haul, confirmed on site before work starts.
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal
South River, Ontario
249-506-6447