Deck & Fence Demolition in Surrey, BC
Need something torn out, not just carried out? We take down decks, fences, sheds and non-structural interiors, and haul every piece away in the same visit, so you don’t need a demo crew and a junk crew.
Upfront estimate at your door. We only start when you say go.
Does Spartan remove old decks and fences?
Yes. Spartan Junk Removal tears out decks, fences and non-structural interiors, such as kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures and flooring, across Surrey and Metro Vancouver. One crew does the demolition and the haul-away in the same visit, sorts metal and clean wood for recycling, and picks up the nails before leaving. No load-bearing walls.
Some junk has to come down first.
Old decks, fences and sheds need tearing out, not just carrying, which usually means hiring one crew to demolish and another to haul. We do both in the same visit. Non-structural work only.
Everything, start to sweep.
- Demolition and haul-away by one crew
- Non-structural work only (no load-bearing walls)
- Nails and debris cleaned up
- Sorting of metal and clean wood for recycling
- Site raked and swept
Before the tear-out: rules for older homes
Light demolition is where regulated materials hide. A few checks before demo day keep everyone safe and the job on track.
- Drywall, vinyl or tile flooring and textured ceilings from before 1990 may contain asbestos. They need a lab test first; once it comes back clear, we can take them.
- Removing asbestos itself is regulated work for a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
- Gypsum (drywall) is banned from Metro Vancouver garbage and goes to a drywall recycler.
- Gas, electrical and plumbing must be disconnected by a licensed trade before we start.
Sources: Metro Vancouver: Used gypsum disposal; Metro Vancouver: Disposal ban program
How light demolition is priced
Quoted on site after we look at the structure, access and what it’s made of. The quote includes demolition, loading and disposal. Labour, loading, disposal fees and sweep-up are always included.
- 100% free on-site quote: we see the job in person
- Upfront estimate before anything moves
- Nothing starts until you say go
15% off curbside pickups, and 10% off for seniors (65+), veterans and persons with disabilities. See discounts
Good to know
A surcharge may apply for some items on this kind of job, such as shed teardowns, concrete, brick and tile, drywall.
In-unit labour may apply when items are upstairs, in elevators or in backyards, based on access and distance.
Either way, it’s part of your estimate before anything moves.
About surchargesWhat affects the cost of light demolition
Every job is quoted free at your door. These are the things that move your estimate, and how to keep it down.
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Size and build
A ground-level deck comes up faster than a raised deck with stairs and railings, and composite and pressure-treated wood go to different places.
To lower it: Clear planters, furniture and BBQs off the deck so we can start tearing out right away.
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Posts and footings
Fence and deck posts set in concrete take more work and add heavy material.
To lower it: Rebuilding in the same spot? Ask at the quote whether the footings can stay.
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Heavy and tested materials
Concrete, tile and drywall carry a surcharge because facilities charge them by weight, and older materials may need a test first.
To lower it: Get any asbestos test done before the quote so the job can go ahead in one visit.
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Indoor tear-outs
Cabinets and fixtures carried through a finished home, upstairs or through a condo elevator take more time.
To lower it: Empty the cabinets and clear the route to the door before demo day.
How to get ready for demo day
- Have gas, water and electrical disconnected or capped by a licensed trade.
- Get older drywall, flooring or ceiling texture tested for asbestos if it’s from before 1990.
- Empty cabinets and move anything you’re keeping out of the work area.
- Talk to your neighbour before a shared fence comes down.
- Check with your city if the structure is large; most deck, fence and shed removals don’t need a permit.
Deck & fence removal
Rotting deck boards, leaning fence panels or a collapsed gate: we pull them down, remove the nails and posts we can reach, and haul everything away in one go.
- Wood and composite decks
- Wood, vinyl and chain-link fencing
- Posts set in concrete quoted on site
Where it all goes.
Clean wood and metal are recycled. Treated or painted wood and mixed debris go to licensed facilities.
Read our Metro Vancouver disposal guideHow it works: book a free on-site quote, get your upfront estimate at the door, and we only start when you say go. You pay when the job is done.
What to expect on the dayWhat our customers say
5.0from 3 Google reviews
See all reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)Just call them. They make your heaviest most problematic junk disappear like magic. We had an amazing experience with Spartan Junk Removal! Easy to schedule and super speedy response. Stress free, awesome service, plus great humour. We had a bunch of old equipment that needed to be gone. It was quite a big job but they took care of absolutely everything from start to finish. They were so efficient and all the heavy lifting was done so quick and our space was taken care of. They totally made this stressful job feel completely effortless. Everything was cleared out in no time like magic. And it’s so rare to find genuine people to work with these days and just couldn’t be happier with these folks. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable team that’s got your back. You won’t regret this.
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Light Demolition questions
Do you do structural demolition?
No. We don’t remove load-bearing walls or anything that needs an engineer or a permit. We’ll tell you at the quote if a job needs a general contractor.
Do I need a permit?
Most deck, fence and shed removals don’t, but check with your city for large structures. Anything involving gas, electrical or asbestos needs a licensed trade first.
What about older homes?
Drywall, vinyl or tile flooring and textured ceilings from before 1990 may contain asbestos. They need a lab test first, and we can take them once it comes back clear.
Can you tear out a kitchen or bathroom?
Yes, the non-structural parts: cabinets, countertops, vanities, toilets and flooring, once the plumbing and power are disconnected by a licensed trade.
Do you remove fences shared with a neighbour?
Yes, once both neighbours agree. We take down wood, vinyl and chain-link fencing and haul it away in one visit.
Is shed removal the same thing?
Close. For a shed, see our shed removal page: it covers the contents and the pad too. Light demolition covers decks, fences and interior tear-outs.
Book light demolition
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