Find Local Shed Demolition Companies in Ann Arbor, MI
No shed demolition companies near Ann Arbor are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention sheds and outbuildings by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Ann Arbor is 2.5 miles west of the city center, at 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor.
Shed Demolition companies near Ann Arbor
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a shed demolition company in Ann Arbor
- Check the city option first. In Ann Arbor: no curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take sheds and outbuildings.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: empty the shed and have any power line disconnected.
Typical cost of shed demolition
Tearing down and hauling away a shed typically costs $250 to $2,000. With a concrete pad removed too, it's $1,200 to $3,500, including disposal fees.
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Do you remove the floor and foundation, and do you handle any permit the city requires?
Sheds and outbuildings: what Ann Arbor takes
Local rules that apply to sheds and outbuildings
- Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950). Source
- Demolishing an accessory building needs a city permit: the fee is $100 plus $10 per $1,000 of project cost. Source
Empty the shed and have any power line disconnected before work starts. Concrete slabs and footings are a separate job and often a separate charge.
How pickup works in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has no curbside bulky pickup at all, and leaving a couch or mattress at the curb can get you fined. You have three options: the city's Drop-Off Station (residents can get a pass that waives the gate fee), a Washtenaw County cleanup day, or a private hauler.
The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out sheds and outbuildings; they follow the general bulky item rules.
City contact: 734-994-7336 (city customer service)
City fees for sheds and outbuildings
- City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for sheds and outbuildings. All Ann Arbor bulk pickup fees
Where to take sheds and outbuildings near Ann Arbor
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station (run by a local nonprofit for the city), 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Transfer stations for sheds and outbuildings
Smaller loads of shed debris can go here; ask whether they take shingles and treated lumber. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Ann Arbor Dumpster Rentals · 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (2.5 mi west of the city center, map)
Scrap metal yards for sheds and outbuildings
Metal sheds, roofing metal and wire fencing can go here. (5 within 15 miles.)
- Scrap metal yard (8.7 mi east of the city center, map)
- Scrap metal yard (8.8 mi east of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Recycling shed materials
Metal sheds, roofing metal and old fencing wire can go to a scrap yard instead of the landfill. The closest one mapped near Ann Arbor is 8.7 miles out.
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Areas served around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This page covers the 5 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109.
Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (141 mi), Dayton, OH (174 mi), Rockford, IL (273 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Ann Arbor pick up sheds and outbuildings?
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention sheds and outbuildings by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
Do I need a permit to take down a shed in Ann Arbor?
Demolishing an accessory building needs a city permit: the fee is $100 plus $10 per $1,000 of project cost.
What does it cost to get rid of sheds and outbuildings in Ann Arbor?
The city fee list has no separate line for sheds and outbuildings; the general rule is: City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. Private shed demolition nationally: Tearing down and hauling away a shed typically costs $250 to $2,000. With a concrete pad removed too, it's $1,200 to $3,500, including disposal fees.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Ann Arbor city center, or with an address in Ann Arbor, whose name or tags match shed demolition. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Ann Arbor?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.