An old, leaning garage or rotting backyard shed isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a code violation, pest haven, and an insurance risk. Rocky Demolition safely tears down detached garages, sheds, pole barns, and outbuildings across Denver, Aurora, Arvada, Colorado Springs, and the entire Front Range. Whether you’re clearing space for a new build, reclaiming your yard, or prepping for a fresh concrete pad, we handle everything: permits, safe takedown, debris haul-off, and final grading.
| Structures Removed | Detached garages • Carports • Wood sheds • Metal sheds • Pole barns • Outbuildings |
| What’s Included | Permit • Disconnection • Salvage & recycle • Slab removal (optional) • Rough grading |
| Why It Matters | Clears code violations • Stops rodent nesting • Opens usable yard • Preps for resale |
| Service Area | Denver • Aurora • Arvada • CO Springs • Statewide |
| Book Now | 📞 720-442-1092 or Request a Quote |
Garage & shed demolition is the controlled teardown of small, detached structures, including framing, roof, siding, doors, and (optionally) the concrete slab. It covers safe disconnection of power lines, recycling of wood/metal, and proper disposal of shingles or treated wood under Colorado codes.
| Scenario | Reason |
|---|---|
| Unsafe or rotting structure | Risk of collapse, city code fine |
| Fire or storm damage | Insurance claim; unsafe to repair |
| Pest or rodent infestation | Nesting spot for rats, termites, raccoons |
| Rebuilding new garage or ADU | Old foundation won’t work |
| Real estate sale | Buyers want clean, buildable lot |
Most older garages in Denver, Arvada & Aurora are pre-1970s, with rotting sills, lead paint, asbestos siding or shingles — we manage all abatement and safe disposal.
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Site Survey & Permit | Inspect for power, gas, asbestos; file same-day city permit. | Stay code-legal, protect buyer or next build. |
| 2. Utility Disconnect | Pull permit for electrical disconnect, cap gas if heater. | Prevent shocks, leaks, or fines. |
| 3. Salvage & Safe Strip-Out | Salvage any metal, pull reusable items, de-nail walls. | Cuts dump fees; recycles steel or good lumber. |
| 4. Structural Takedown | Crew starts roof first, then walls, slab last if needed. | Controlled sequence — no blowdowns or neighbor damage. |
| 5. Debris Load-Out & Recycling | Metal to scrap yard, wood mulched, shingles to landfill, slab crushed. | 70–90% diversion avg. |
| 6. Final Grade & Site Report | Rake, compact soil, photo log for city sign-off. | Yard safe, prepped for sod, new pour or rebuild. |
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| Recip saws & pry bars | Safe dismantling, hand de-nailing |
| Skid steer w/ grapple | Load big wall sections |
| Mini-excavator & slab bucket | Break up garage slab if required |
| Roll-off containers | Separate wood, metal, roof |
| Dust suppression | Wetting to control lead/asbestos chips |
| PPE | Full PPE if any ACM siding, old lead paint |
| Driver | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small 8×10 shed | 3-car 30×30 garage |
| Material | Simple wood frame | Masonry or metal siding |
| Slab removal | None | Full 6″ slab breakout, haul |
| Haz-Mat | None | Asbestos siding, lead paint |
| Access | Wide open | Tight alley, fences to move |
Ballpark:
• Small wood shed: $800–$2,000
• 1-car garage (20×20): $3,500–$6,000
• 2-car w/ slab: $5,500–$9,000
| City | Permit Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Detached Structure Demo | CPD Class III or IV; lead/asbestos check |
| Aurora | Garage Demo Permit | Same-day, requires disposal ticket |
| Arvada | Outbuilding Remove | ROW if blocking alley |
| CO Springs | Residential Garage Demo | Erosion control if large slab exposed |
We file all permits, pull utility disconnects, pay dump fees — zero homeowner headaches.
| Material | Where It Goes |
|---|---|
| Metal roofing & doors | Local scrap yard |
| Clean lumber | Mulched if untreated |
| Concrete slab | Crushed to Class 6 |
| Shingles & old siding | Proper landfill, bagged if ACM |
✅ Avg 70% – 90% diversion — so your project checks city sustainability boxes.
• 20×24 garage, wood frame + 4″ slab
• No ACM, but lead paint tested → crew used RRP controls
• 6-hr hand strip, 1-day takedown, slab broke next day
• 6 tons concrete crushed & reused as driveway base
• 87% total diversion (metal & wood)
• Permit & final sign-off closed in 5 days
✔ Licensed & insured up to $5M
✔ Zero OSHA or city fines in 25+ yrs
✔ Haul tickets & manifest provided
✔ Recycle rebate credit passed to you
✔ In-house slab breakout saves hiring concrete cutter
📞 720-442-1092 or Request a Garage/Shed Quote
Same-day quote, 1–2 day teardown, site left safe & flat.
Q: Can you just remove the structure & leave the slab?
Sure — some homeowners pour new shed on same pad if it passes slope & crack check.
Q: Do I need a permit?
Almost always yes — cities require permit + waste proof if slab goes to dump.
Q: Can I keep any salvage?
Yes! We’ll save doors, beams, metal roofing — just tell the crew.
