How much does outdoor removal cost in Rochester, NY?
Published ranges, not a sales pitch. These are typical figures for typical jobs across Monroe and Orleans County, and every project is quoted individually once we have seen the structure and the access.
Two things sit underneath every number on this page. Residential removal projects start at $1,000, because mobilisation and disposal cost more than the job is worth below that. And a quote states what it includes — anything not listed on it, including work below grade, is not in the price.
Price ranges by service
Per-square-foot figures apply to the footprint being removed, not the finished project that replaces it.
| Service | Typical range | A typical job |
|---|---|---|
| Deck removal | $6–$18 per sq ft | A 12x16 deck (192 sq ft) usually lands $1,150–$3,450 |
| Concrete patio removal | $4–$10 per sq ft | A 20x20 slab (400 sq ft) usually lands $1,600–$4,000 |
| Paver, brick and stone patio removal | $4–$8 per sq ft | A 300 sq ft paver patio usually lands $1,200–$2,400 |
| Driveway removal | $4–$10 per sq ft | A 400 sq ft concrete drive usually lands $1,600–$4,000 |
| Sidewalk and walkway removal | $4–$10 per sq ft | A 60 ft walk at 4 ft wide (240 sq ft) usually lands $960–$2,400 |
| Pool deck removal | $4–$10 per sq ft | A 500 sq ft surround usually lands $2,000–$5,000 |
| Wooden porch removal | $10–$24 per sq ft | A 6x16 porch (96 sq ft) usually lands $960–$2,300 |
| Fence removal | $4–$8 per linear ft | A 150 ft fence usually lands $600–$1,200 |
| Landscape timber removal | $5–$12 per linear ft | A 100 ft timber bed edge usually lands $500–$1,200 |
| Shed removal | $600–$1,900 | An 8x10 shed usually lands $600–$1,900 |
| Gazebo removal | $500–$2,400 | A 10x10 gazebo usually lands $500–$2,400 |
| Pergola removal | $500–$2,200 | A 12x12 pergola usually lands $500–$2,200 |
| Playset removal | $200–$700 | A wooden tower set usually lands $400–$700 |
| Treehouse removal | $600–$2,400 | A platform treehouse usually lands $600–$2,400 |
| Above-ground pool removal | $600–$3,600 | A 24 ft round pool usually lands $900–$2,400 |
| Hot tub removal | $300–$960 | A standard 6–7 person tub usually lands $300–$960 |
| Greenhouse removal | $500–$1,800 | An 8x12 greenhouse usually lands $500–$1,800 |
| Carport removal | $700–$3,000 | A single-car carport usually lands $700–$3,000 |
| Wheelchair ramp removal | $360–$1,080 | A 20 ft ramp with one landing usually lands $360–$1,080 |
| Asphalt removal | $2–$8 per sq ft | A 400 sq ft asphalt drive usually lands $800–$3,200 |
| Retaining wall removal | $20–$45 per sq ft of wall face | A 2 ft high, 30 ft long wall (60 sq ft of face) usually lands $1,200–$2,700 |
Ranges assume residential access and a load that can be separated into material streams. Tight access, deep snow, or a structure nobody has looked at in twenty years can push a job above the top of its range — and we will say so before starting rather than after.
What moves a job within its range
Access. A trailer that can reach the work versus a wheelbarrow route through a side gate is the single biggest swing on most residential jobs. Rochester's older neighborhoods and village lots are full of the second kind.
Weight, not volume. Concrete and asphalt are priced by the ton. A deck is bulky and light by comparison. Two jobs that look the same size from the street can price very differently.
What is underneath. Bases, pads and buried material are the part most quotes gloss over. It is also the part that decides whether the site is genuinely clear.
Material separation. Wood, concrete, metal and mixed debris are separate disposal streams. Keeping them apart costs a little labour and saves more in tipping fees.
Cost questions, answered
How much does deck removal cost in Rochester, NY?
Most decks run $6 to $18 per square foot, so a 12x16 deck typically lands between $1,150 and $3,450. Raised decks with stairs and railings sit at the top of that range; low decks with good access sit at the bottom. Residential projects start at $1,000.
How much does concrete removal cost per square foot?
Concrete typically runs $4 to $10 per square foot in the Rochester area, including hauling and disposal. A 20x20 patio is 400 square feet, which usually lands between $1,600 and $4,000. Thickness and reinforcement are the two biggest variables, because concrete is priced by weight.
How much does it cost to remove a shed?
Sheds are quoted as a flat job rather than by the square foot: typically $600 to $1,900 for a residential shed. Size, roof material and whether it sits on skids or a poured slab decide where in that range it falls.
How much does fence removal cost?
Fence removal usually runs $4 to $8 per linear foot, so a 150 foot fence typically lands between $600 and $1,200. The number of posts and how they were set drives the price more than the length does.
Is there a minimum job size?
Yes. Residential removal projects start at $1,000. Below that, mobilisation and disposal cost more than the job is worth to either side, so small items are usually paired with a larger project at the same address.
Why do prices vary so much between quotes?
Because scope varies. Access width, what is underneath the structure, whether material can be separated, and whether anything below grade is included all move the number. Ask what is included and what is excluded — a low quote that excludes hauling or disposal is not a low quote.
Want a number for your job?
Send photos of the structure and the access. That is usually enough to quote it properly.