Getting Rid of an Old Playset Shouldn't Be Your Problem
That old swing set has been sitting in the backyard for years. The kids have outgrown it. The wood is starting to rot. You keep thinking you'll deal with it but it's a real job — bolts rusted tight, pressure-treated lumber everywhere, posts set in concrete or ground stakes. It's not a weekend project. It's a full demolition.
That's where we come in. Lucas and Christian show up with the tools, break the whole thing down, load every beam and bolt onto the truck, and sweep up the area afterward. Your yard looks like the playset was never there. You didn't have to touch it.
Before anything goes to the landfill, we ask whether the materials can be salvaged. Usable lumber gets a second life when possible — that's the donate-first approach we bring to every job, including outdoor structure removal.
What We Remove
We handle every type of backyard play structure:
- Wooden playsets (Cedar, pressure-treated, composite)
- Metal swing sets (A-frame and freestanding)
- Combination play structures with slides, climbing walls, and swings
- Swing set with attached sandbox or fort structures
- Commercial-grade playgrounds (call for quote)
- Rope bridges, climbing structures, zip lines
- Rubber mulch or wood chip play surface cleanup (add-on, call for pricing)
Not sure if we can handle yours? Call 434-230-4551 and describe it — we'll tell you in 30 seconds.
How Playset Removal Works
Call or book
Call 434-230-4551 any time. Tell us roughly what size the playset is. We'll confirm availability and schedule a time — same-day often possible.
We arrive, you get a firm price
Our crew looks at the structure, gives you a locked-in on-site price. You approve it — we start. You don't need to be there the whole time.
Torn down and hauled away
We disassemble completely, remove every piece, and clean up. Payment after we're done — never before. Your yard is clear.
Playset Removal Pricing in Charlottesville
Pricing depends on size. A standard backyard playset disassembles to roughly 80 cubic feet of material. Here's how that maps to our load-based pricing:
Every price is a firm on-site quote — we look at the job first and lock in the price before we touch anything. Payment after the job is done, never before.
Discounts: Military, veterans, healthcare workers, and first responders save 20%. New customers get 50% off their first job, up to $100. Just mention it when you call.
Why Playset Removal Is Harder Than It Looks
A lot of homeowners in Charlottesville try to take down an old playset themselves on a Saturday afternoon. An hour later they're dealing with stripped bolts, a pile of lumber that doesn't fit in a pickup, and a project that's twice the job they expected.
The wood is heavy — pressure-treated 4×4 posts, multiple 2×6 joists, and heavy-duty hardware throughout. The structure is designed to be stable. Taking it apart safely takes the right tools and two sets of hands who've done it before.
We've done hundreds of these. We bring the right tools, we work fast, and we don't leave anything behind. Your yard will look cleaner when we leave than it did when we arrived.
Playset Removal Across Charlottesville Neighborhoods
We serve every neighborhood in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Old Trail homeowners in Crozet frequently call us about playsets — the combination of smaller lots and HOA regulations can make DIY demolition complicated. Glenmore and Forest Lakes families with larger properties often have bigger play structures that have been there for decades. Pantops, Earlysville, Hollymead, Dunlora — we know these neighborhoods and we've worked in all of them.
What Our Neighbors Say
"They were prompt and got our job done very quickly (taking away a lot of large pieces of junk!). They were great, would definitely recommend."
"Lucas & Christian moved some very bulky furniture for me. They arrived within the anticipated time window & were cheerful, cautious & capable. I will not hesitate to hire them again."
"Great team!! They're timely, kind, and good at what they're doing. They removed some furniture for me to donate and dispose of."
Frequently Asked Questions
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We handle all types of outdoor structure removal and backyard junk. While we're there for the playset, we can also remove:
- Trampolines — any size, fully disassembled and removed
- Old sheds — demolition and haul-away
- Fencing — wood, chain link, vinyl
- Hot tubs and spas
- Decks — full demolition
- Yard debris — brush, limbs, storm cleanup