House and garage demolition

A fire-damaged house, an old rental past saving, a garage that is falling down. We take the whole structure down, haul off every load and leave a cleared lot ready for whatever comes next.

Mini excavator tearing down a small house with the American Junk Removal sign in front

One crew from teardown to cleared lot

Big demolition outfits send a subcontractor for the teardown and rent a dumpster for the debris, and you wait on both. We own the excavator and the trucks, so the same crew that knocks it down hauls it off. Metal is recycled, and the lot is raked smooth when we leave.

Small house demolition, before and after
Cleared lot after a demolition

What we demolish

  • Small houses, cabins and rental homes
  • Fire- and water-damaged structures
  • Detached garages and carports
  • Additions and sunrooms
  • Porches, decks and chimneys
  • Concrete slabs, steps and small foundations

Good to know

Utilities must be disconnected before demo day, and some counties require a demolition permit for a house. We will tell you up front what applies to your property and help you get it lined up. If the house is still full, we can do the cleanout and the demolition as one job.

How it works

  1. Call or text a photo to (336) 840-9141 and tell us the address.
  2. Get a firm price. We walk the site with you, then give you one number that covers the teardown, hauling and dump fees.
  3. We do the work. The excavator takes it down, our crew loads every piece onto our own trucks, and you get a cleared lot.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to demolish a house?
It depends on the size, what it is built from, how much is inside and how far the debris has to travel. We give a firm price after walking the site, and that number includes hauling and dump fees.
How long does a house demolition take?
Most small houses and garages are down and hauled off in one to three days depending on size.
Do you need a permit to tear down a house?
Some counties require one for a house. We will tell you up front whether your property needs one and help you get it lined up.
Can you leave the slab or foundation?
Yes. Tell us what you want to keep. We can leave the slab, or break it up and haul it off as part of the job.
American Junk Removal dump truck loaded with debris

Ready for a firm price?

We haul away anything. Tell us what you have and where it is. We will give you a firm price and, most days, a time slot today or tomorrow.

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