Demolition & Hauling in Allentown, PA

Demolition and hauling is the work of removing structures you no longer want and leaving the ground ready for something else. In Allentown that is usually a detached garage that has outlived its roof, an in-ground pool a family no longer uses, a collapsing shed, an old porch or deck, or a cracked concrete driveway or patio. We take the structure down, separate what can be recycled, haul the rest, fill any hole with compacted material, and grade the site.

Garages and sheds

Many older Allentown properties have detached garages along alleys. Before one comes down, the electrical service has to be disconnected, and the alley side may be tight for equipment. HomeAdvisor lists garage demolition at $4 to $10 per square foot and shed removal at roughly $250 to $3,000. The slab usually comes out too unless you want to reuse it.

Pools

An unwanted in-ground pool can be partially removed, with the top broken out and the shell filled, or fully removed with everything hauled out. Full removal costs more but leaves buildable ground. Either way, fill has to be placed and compacted in lifts so the area does not sink later; on limestone ground, we also make sure the old pool does not become a collection point for water.

Concrete and asphalt

Driveways, patios, walks and slabs are broken up and hauled, often to a recycler. HomeAdvisor lists driveway demolition at $1 to $2 per square foot. If a new driveway or patio follows, we can grade and compact the subbase in the same visit.

Permits and utilities

Most municipalities require a demolition permit for buildings, and utilities have to be shut off and capped first. HomeAdvisor puts demolition permits at roughly $100 to $500. Older structures may contain asbestos materials that need testing and licensed removal before demolition. We tell you what the permit office requires for your address.

Hauling

Hauling is often the largest part of the cost. HomeAdvisor lists debris cleanup and disposal at $300 to $1,800. We separate clean concrete, metal and wood where it lowers disposal fees, and our quote shows the expected number of loads.

After the teardown

Once a structure is gone, the ground needs to be ready for what comes next. We fill any hole with suitable material, compact it in lifts, and either grade it for seed or leave a firm base for a new garage, patio or addition.