What does construction debris removal involve?
Construction debris removal means our crew loads the waste from your project onto our truck and hauls it to the right place. We do the loading by hand, which is the part people want to skip. Common loads include drywall, old cabinets and countertops, lumber, trim, doors, windows, carpet and pad, vinyl flooring, tile and small amounts of roofing. When a kitchen is being gutted, we can take the old kitchen appliances on the same load.
Unlike a roll-off dumpster, nothing sits on your driveway for a week, and nobody has to throw heavy debris over a tall steel wall. We load it and leave the area swept.
When do you need construction debris removal?
- A DIY remodel left piles of drywall and old cabinets in the garage or yard.
- A contractor finished the job but did not haul off all the waste.
- Storm damage led to a roof or siding repair and the tear-off scraps are still lying around.
- You tore down an old deck or a rotted fence.
- A rental needs a quick turnaround between tenants after repairs.
Why does remodel debris pile up so quickly?
Remodel debris piles up because tear-out produces far more volume than people expect. One small bathroom can fill a pickup bed twice. Construction material is not allowed in household trash or recycling carts, so it cannot go out on trash day. Many homes in town date from the 1970s or earlier, and remodeling an older house usually means removing layers of past updates, like paneling over plaster or two layers of flooring. Spring storms add another source, since hail and wind damage lead to roof and siding tear-offs.
Is it safe to tear out materials in an older home?
It depends on the age of the house. Homes built before about 1980 may contain asbestos in old floor tiles, pipe wrap, textured ceilings or siding, and homes built before 1978 may have lead paint. Do not sand or break suspect material until it has been tested. Read EPA's asbestos guidance for homeowners before you start demolition in an older home. We do not haul material known to contain asbestos. That has to be removed by a licensed abatement company.
What affects the cost of construction debris removal?
- Volume. How much of the truck your debris fills is the main factor.
- Weight. Tile, plaster, shingles and concrete are heavy and cost more to dump than lumber.
- Location of the pile. Debris stacked at the driveway loads faster than debris spread through a basement.
- Mixed loads. Separating metal for recycling takes a little time but can lower disposal costs.
We quote a free, flat price after seeing the pile or a few photos of it.
Construction debris removal FAQs
Is construction debris removal cheaper than renting a dumpster?
For small and mid-size projects, it often is, because you pay only for the space you use and you do not do the loading. For a whole-house gut job that runs for weeks, a dumpster may make more sense. We will tell you honestly which fits your project.
Do you take concrete and bricks?
We take small amounts of concrete and brick. Large slabs or driveways need a demolition contractor with heavy equipment. Tell us the rough amount when you call.
Can you tear down a structure before hauling it?
We handle light work like small outbuilding demolition and old deck tear-outs. We do not do structural demolition of homes or load-bearing walls.
Got a remodel mess to clear?
Call (870) 726-4780 for a free construction debris removal estimate, or send photos of the pile through the form.