Tiki Hut & Chickee Hut Removal
Junk Removal Service USA takes down tiki huts and chickee huts across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County, from backyard palapas to large thatched pavilions. We strip the palm thatch, dismantle the cypress or pine frame, and haul everything away. Most residential tiki hut removals are quoted by size and finish in one crew-day.
- Typical South Florida cost
- Quoted by size
- Time on site
- Usually one visit
- Permit needed?
- Usually no — we confirm first
- Requires a licensed contractor?
- No — non-building structure
What We Remove
- ✓Backyard tiki huts and palapas
- ✓Chickee huts with cypress log frames
- ✓Rotted, termite-eaten, or storm-shredded thatch roofs
- ✓Tiki bars and built-in benches under the hut
- ✓Posts and the concrete around them
- ✓Synthetic-thatch huts
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 →
- ⚠Huts with electrical or plumbing run to them — licensed trades disconnect first
- ⚠Commercial huts over 50 feet tall or huts that are part of a building — licensed contractor
- ⚠Huts under an active code case where the city has ordered a permitted removal — we can still do the work once you have the city's direction
How Tiki Hut Removal Works
- 1
Photos and footprint
Post-to-post dimensions and a photo of the roof. Thatch condition matters — rotten thatch is heavier and messier.
- 2
Thatch comes off
Palm fronds are stripped and bagged or bundled; that is most of the volume.
- 3
Frame and posts
Rafters and the ridge are cut and lowered, then posts are pulled with their concrete or cut at grade.
- 4
Haul and clean
Thatch goes to yard-waste disposal, cypress and pine to lumber disposal or recycling. We rake the footprint.
What Tiki Hut Removal Costs in South Florida
There is no reliable published range for this job, so we quote by size from your photos and dimensions. Most residential jobs finish in a single crew-day, and the price includes tear-down, hauling, and disposal.
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
Tiki huts are a South Florida specialty and a frequent code-enforcement item when built without a permit (or built by a non-tribal contractor claiming the Seminole/Miccosukee chickee exemption). Taking one down is a removal, not licensed demolition. If your hut is under a code order, follow the city's direction on timing; we can do the removal.
Miami-Dade County
Tiki huts are permitted accessory structures in Miami-Dade unless built under the tribal chickee exemption; removal of an unpermitted hut is a removal, not a permitted act.
Official source ↗Broward County
Handled by your municipality. Fort Lauderdale and other cities have pursued daily fines for unpermitted huts; removal resolves the case.
Official source ↗Palm Beach County
Unincorporated Palm Beach County permits tiki huts through PZB; municipalities vary. Removal is 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.
Tiki Hut Removal — Common Questions
Other Light Demolition Services
Guides
Demolition
Palm Beach County Demolition Permits: What the County Requires
How demolition permits work in Palm Beach County: the PBO-110 checklist, neighbor notification, the health department's asbestos notice for every demolition, and what applies to sheds, carports, and tiki huts.
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.
Tiki Hut 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 Tiki Hut Removal?
Photos in, firm price out. Tear-down, hauling, and disposal in one visit.