desh jack7 months ago
★★★★★
Thanks, Serge, for the quick, professional, and reasonably priced service. Will use you again - highly recommend!
Overview
The board by the back door gives a little more each summer. There is a soft spot near the grill, the railing wobbles, and the last time someone looked underneath, the joist hangers were orange. Sacramento sun and winter rain do that to a deck, and the ones built before the house was yours are usually past it.
We take the whole thing down, boards, railings, stairs, posts and footings, and haul every board and nail away the same day. Hauling the leftovers after a rebuild starts at $99; a full teardown is quoted by size, on site, before we start.
At a glance
- Upfront pricing from $99, confirmed before we start
- Same-day and next-day appointments, open 24 hours a day
- We take deck boards, railings and balusters, stair stringers and treads, support posts and beams and more
- Licensed and insured, locally owned in West Sacramento
- We donate what is usable and recycle what we can
- No tips expected and no hidden dump fees
What We Handle: Full-Service Deck Demolition & Removal
Some decks need to come down entirely. Some need the two rotted sections by the door pulled and the rest left alone. We do both, on wood, composite and mixed-material structures:
- Full deck demolition: boards, railings, stairs, posts and footings
- Partial removal: the rotted sections out, the sound framing left for the rebuild
- Replacement debris: the old boards hauled after you or your contractor lays new decking
- Hot tub decks: the reinforced platform built around a hot tub installation, with or without the tub
- Patio covers and pergolas: attached shade structures and overhead covers
- Ground-level platforms and raised multi-level decks
Sacramento homeowners call us when the deck has reached the end of its life and the alternative is a rented dumpster in the driveway for a week and a sledgehammer on Saturday.
How It Works
Four steps, and your part is done after the first one.
- 01
Call or Book Online
Reach us at (916) 770-7619 or book online. Tell us roughly how big the deck is and whether it is on the ground or up a flight of stairs, and we give you a range on the phone.
- 02
We Assess & Quote On-Site
We walk the deck, look at the ledger, the footings and the path to the truck, and give you one price. The estimate takes about fifteen minutes, and you approve it before anything comes apart.
- 03
We Demolish & Remove
Boards first, then railings and stairs, then joists, beams and posts. The ledger comes off the house carefully so the siding stays intact. Footings come out when we can reach them.
- 04
Clean-Up & Haul-Away
We sweep the ground, pick up every screw and nail we can find, and load the whole thing in one go. Most decks are demolished and gone in a single day.
What We Take
When we handle your old deck removal, nothing stays behind but the dirt:
- Deck boards: wood, composite and PVC
- Railings and balusters
- Stair stringers and treads
- Support posts and beams
- Joists and ledger boards
- Concrete footings, when we can get to them
- Lattice and skirting
- Screws, nails, brackets and joist hangers
- Built-in benches and planter boxes
- Pergola and shade-structure parts
- Rotted wood in any condition
- The old boards left over after a rebuild
Most deck boards are pressure-treated, and treated lumber cannot go in regular landfills in many areas. We take it to a facility that accepts it and pull out the clean wood and metal hardware for recycling when the load allows. Some boards are worth keeping: What to Do With Old Deck Wood has ideas.
What Deck Demolition Looks Like in Our Reviews
Not every junk removal company does demolition. The reviews that mention decks, pergolas, gazebos and fences say more than a list of reasons would. From Google and Yelp, unedited:
“Serge did an excellent job at removing an old hot tub and a deck. He was pleasant to work with, worked efficiently, cleaned up the job site, and his prices were reasonable. I would definitely use his services again.”
James Rucks, Google“They came to demo and remove a huge pergola structure behind the house. Super responsive with scheduling and questions. Efficient tear down, careful not to harm the yard and house, and thorough with the clean up.”
Christian S., Yelp“Serge responded with a very competitive quote and a commitment for removal within 48 hours, they actually got to it the next day. I had lengthy gutters at the side of the house, two dressers, an entertainment center, fence boards, and various items.”
Mike S., Yelp“Serge and his partner did an excellent job removing our old hot tub and gazebo along with miscellaneous other junk around the yard. Professional, reliable, and courteous, not to mention the best price around!”
paul martin, GoogleWhat those have in common: the yard and the siding are untouched when we leave, and the price is the one we said. We are one local crew, so the people who quote the deck are the people who take it down.
Service Area: Where We Work Across Greater Sacramento
Deck demolition across the Sacramento region, from a Land Park bungalow with a small back deck to a Roseville two-story with a multi-level wraparound:
- Sacramento (Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, Pocket, Tahoe Park, Arden Arcade)
- Elk Grove (Including Old Town Elk Grove and Laguna neighborhoods)
- Roseville (Sun City, Woodcreek, and West Roseville)
- Folsom (Including historic Folsom and newer developments near Folsom Lake)
- Rancho Cordova (Gold River, Anatolia, and Mather area)
- Citrus Heights (Sunrise Mall area, Rusch Park neighborhoods)
- West Sacramento (Southport, Bridgeway Lakes, and the Washington district)
- Natomas (North and South Natomas)
- Carmichael (Mission Oaks, nearby Fair Oaks)
- Davis (UC Davis area and surrounding communities)
Hillside lot in Folsom, side gate in Natomas, alley access in Midtown: we have carried deck boards through all of them. The truck is based in West Sacramento, so most of these addresses are under an hour out.
Deck Removal Cost
Hauling leftover boards after a rebuild is a minimum load, $99 to $150. A full teardown is quoted on site, and five things move it:
- Size. An 8 by 10 platform is a couple of hours. A 400-square-foot wraparound is a full day.
- Height. Second-story and raised decks need more labor and more care coming down.
- Materials. Composite and hardwood take longer to cut and weigh more per board than softwood, and the transfer station charges by weight.
- Attachment and footings. A ledger bolted to the house has to come off without taking the siding with it. Buried concrete footings add digging.
- Access and extras. Side gates, hillside lots, a hot tub platform or an attached pergola change the scope.
Estimates are free and usually take fifteen minutes on site. If you are building a new deck, book the teardown for the day before your contractor starts. We can usually demolish and haul in a single day, and the crew shows up to a clear site.
Real Customer Reviews
Josh South8 months ago
★★★★★
Fast, convenient, and amazing service. I will definitely be a returning customer. Thank you!
Jason Roberts0 years ago
★★★★★
Great and punctual service! Reasonable prices and very friendly. I recommend highly. He hauled away an old piano. Very professional!
Erika Alvarez1 year ago
★★★★★
Fast, affordable, professional, and friendly! I called and Serge was here within about an hour.
BenWendy Webster1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was awesome to work with. I am very grateful I found his company. I contacted them on a Tuesday and by Wednesday the hot tub was gone. He was on time and worked hard. Left the area cleaned up and I’m so excited to have my backyard back!
Lacey A1 year ago
★★★★★
Prompt response when I inquired about Hot Tub Removal. Fair price. Was available next day and only took about an hr and half. Would highly recommend.
Shawn Herrick1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was amazing. Would definitely recommend. He was prompt, fair and very professional.
kyle c1 year ago
★★★★★
Reasonably priced, great communication, Serge was very friendly and got my junk hauled with ease! Would absolutely use TCJ Hauling again. Thanks so much
Luis Terrazas1 year ago
★★★★★
This guys are the real deal !!! Serge and his crew took care of our old furniture as we are transitioning into a new apartment. They were able to accommodate last minute and for a competitive price .
Prameet Chandra1 year ago
★★★★★
Messaged TCJ Hauling in need of getting rid of some junk that was accumulating in the garage. Not only was the company able to come the same day but were also very punctual and realiable which above all things mean the most me. The service was fast and the vehicle used was modern and able to accommodate for all the items I needed to be removed. Very Prosfessional and accommodating will definitely call them again and tell my friends and family to do the same. Thank you TCJ Hauling!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does deck removal take?
Most decks are down and gone in one day. A small ground-level platform takes a few hours; a large raised or multi-level deck takes the full day. We give you the timing with the on-site quote.
Do I need a permit to remove a deck in Sacramento?
Often not, but it depends on the structure. Decks attached to the house, or removals that affect the building envelope, may need one. We do not arrange permits, so check with your city or county building department before the job.
What happens to the old deck wood after removal?
Clean wood and metal hardware go to a recycler when the load allows. Treated lumber goes to a licensed facility that accepts it. If some boards are still sound, What to Do With Old Deck Wood has reuse ideas, and we can leave those stacked for you.
Can you remove just part of my deck?
Yes. We pull the rotted or water-damaged section and leave the sound framing for the rebuild. This is common when the boards by the door or around the grill have gone soft while the rest is fine.
How much does deck removal cost in Sacramento?
Hauling leftover boards starts at $99. A full teardown depends on size, height, materials and access and is quoted free on site, with no dump fee added later. Book online and save $20.
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Old, unsafe or just in the way: we tear it down, haul it off and leave a clear, level space for whatever is next.
No dumpster in the driveway. No Saturday with a sledgehammer. No surprise on the invoice.
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