Deck Removal & Tear-Out
Junk Removal Service USA removes wood and composite decks throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County, from small platform decks to multi-level pool decks. Deck removal in South Florida typically costs $5 to $15 per square foot, including tear-out, footing removal where you want it, and hauling all the lumber, fasteners, and railing away the same day.
- Typical South Florida cost
- $5–$15 per sq ft
- Time on site
- Usually one visit
- Permit needed?
- Usually no — we confirm first
- Requires a licensed contractor?
- No — non-building structure
What We Remove
- ✓Pressure-treated wood decks and platforms
- ✓Composite and PVC decking (Trex and similar)
- ✓Railings, stairs, and built-in benches
- ✓Rotted, termite-damaged, or storm-damaged decks
- ✓Wood pool decks and dock-side platforms on land
- ✓Post footings, if you want them pulled
What We Don't Do — and Who Does
Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 489.105) reserves demolition of any building or residence for licensed contractors. We stay on the non-building side of that line and refer the rest. How the line works →
- ⚠Decks that are structurally part of the house (a roofed deck framed into the roof or second story) — licensed contractor
- ⚠Docks, seawalls, and anything over water — separate marine permits and contractors
- ⚠Disconnecting deck lighting or outlets — a licensed electrician first
How Deck Removal Works
- 1
Photos, dimensions, and material
Length × width, wood or composite, and whether it's attached to the house. That's enough for a firm quote.
- 2
Decking comes off first
Boards are pried and stacked; screws and nails are pulled so lumber can be recycled where a facility accepts it.
- 3
Frame and posts
Joists and beams are cut and lowered; posts are pulled or cut at grade — your call on the footings.
- 4
Haul and sweep
Everything goes in one load. Composite goes to disposal, clean lumber to recycling, and the footprint is raked clean.
What Deck Removal Costs in South Florida
$5–$15 per sq ft
Most South Florida deck removals land between $1,000 and $2,500 total.
What moves the price
- •Square footage and number of levels
- •Composite decking is heavier and goes to disposal rather than recycling
- •Whether footings are pulled or cut at grade
- •Attached vs. free-standing — ledger boards take extra care
- •Access for the truck and distance to carry
Ranges are published market estimates, not our rate card — sources below. You get a firm price before any work starts.
Get an exact price
Send two or three photos and rough dimensions. We reply with one number — tear-down, hauling, and disposal included.
Get My Exact Price →or call (855) 885-5865Permits in Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
Removing a deck is not a permitted act in most South Florida jurisdictions — the permit was for building it. If the deck is attached to the house and its removal exposes the structure, your municipality may want the ledger area inspected; we flag that before we quote.
Miami-Dade County
Free-standing deck removal needs no demolition permit. A deck framed into the house is a partial demolition of an attached structure, which is a permitted category.
Official source ↗Broward County
Broward defines demolition as removing a load-supporting structural member of a facility; a deck removal does not meet that, so the SRRA is not triggered.
Official source ↗Palm Beach County
Accessory structure rules are set by the county (unincorporated) or your municipality; a free-standing deck removal is treated as a removal.
Official source ↗Permit rules change and vary by municipality. We confirm with your building department before scheduling; any filing stays in the owner's name.
Why Choose Us?
We make junk removal fast, fair, and stress-free.
15-Minute Response
Submit a quote request and a local specialist calls you back within 15 minutes — no waiting around.
Upfront, Flat-Rate Pricing
No hidden fees, no surprises. You get a firm price before any work begins.
Same-Day Pickups
Need it gone today? We offer same-day junk removal throughout South Florida.
Eco-Friendly Disposal
We recycle, donate, or responsibly dispose of up to 80% of what we haul, keeping it out of landfills.
Licensed & Insured
Every crew member is background-checked. We carry full liability insurance for your peace of mind.
500+ 5-Star Reviews
Our reputation is built on thousands of happy customers across Miami and Broward County.
Deck Removal — Common Questions
Other Light Demolition Services
Guides
Demolition
Broward County Demolition Permits: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and the Rest
Broward runs demolition permits city by city, with one county-wide asbestos step (the SRRA) on top. Here is how Fort Lauderdale's checklist works and what applies to fences, decks, and pool cages.
Demolition
What Demolition Can a Junk Removal Company Legally Do in Florida?
Florida reserves demolition of any building or residence for licensed contractors. Here is where the statute draws the line, which license covers what, and what a junk removal crew can legally tear down.
Deck Removal Near You
Sources
Regulatory claims trace to the official sources below; price ranges are published market estimates. Last reviewed September 18, 2026.
Ready to Schedule Deck Removal?
Photos in, firm price out. Tear-down, hauling, and disposal in one visit.