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Light Demolition · Collin & Grayson County
Pergola & Gazebo Removal in McKinney & Collin County, TX
Cowboy Site Services takes down wood and metal pergolas and gazebos in McKinney and Collin County, then hauls every piece off the same trip. Overhead framing and any roof come down first, then the posts. Each job is quoted per job after we see photos, with the tear-down and haul-off on one price.
A pergola that's gone gray and loose, or a gazebo with a sagging roof, stops being shade and starts being a project. The hard part isn't deciding it should go. It's getting beams, rafters and roofing down safely and then finding somewhere to put all of it.
That's the job we take off your hands. We take the structure apart, load it as we go, and haul it away the same trip, on one invoice. It's part of our light demolition work, the smaller tear-outs we focus on.
You send photos, we tell you what's realistic, and you get one price before anything comes down. You deal with the owners, not a call center, and we're insured.
Part of our light demolition services.
What we can't take
Hazardous material stays off our trailer, and so do tires. Everything else is usually fine — text a photo if you're not sure.
- Wet paint and chemicals
- Motor oil
- Asbestos
- Ammunition
- Tires
- The patio slab under it. A small patio can be quoted on its own as concrete removal.
- Post footings that need a machine to break out
- Anything fastened into the house's structure
- Electrical work on lights, fans or outlets wired into it
Where your stuff goes
Clean metal from frames, brackets and hardware gets pulled for recycling. Weathered wood, lattice and roofing are disposed of properly, and patio furniture still in good shape can go to area charities. Where your junk goes walks through how a load gets sorted.
Swept before we pull out
Loading the trailer isn't the end of the job. We sweep the floor, slab or driveway before we leave, so the space is ready to use that day. You pay once you've looked it over.
How do you take down a pergola or gazebo?
We work from the top down. Lattice, shade panels and slats come off first, then rafters and beams. On a gazebo, the roof comes down before the frame under it.
Posts go last, once nothing is hanging over anyone's head. Everything gets loaded as it comes down, so the yard doesn't fill with a pile of boards and nails.
Metal kits come apart at their bolts and leave the same way wood does. If a part is rusted solid, we cut it rather than fight it.
What happens to the posts set in concrete?
Most pergolas are anchored one of two ways. Posts bolted to brackets on a patio come off the brackets, and the patio stays where it is.
Posts set in the ground with concrete around them are the part we most want to see. Get down low and take a photo of the base of a post or two.
How they come out depends on how deep they were set and how much concrete is on them. If they need a machine, that's outside what we do, and we'll say so before we quote.
What if the pergola is attached to the house?
Some pergolas are fastened to the house with a ledger board along the wall. Send a clear photo of where it attaches.
If taking it off touches the house's structure, that part isn't ours. Our guide on where light demolition ends and structural work begins explains why that line matters.
We'd rather tell you up front than start a job and stop halfway. If it's a simple freestanding frame next to the house, it's usually straightforward.
Do I need a permit to remove a pergola or gazebo?
Permit rules are set by each city and differ from town to town. Where a city requires a permit, it's usually pulled by the general contractor or the homeowner. If one is needed and nobody else is pulling it, we can usually pull it ourselves for an added fee that varies by city.
Our city-by-city demolition permit guide is a good place to start before you book. When in doubt, call your city's building department.
How to get ready for tear-down day
A little prep keeps the day simple. None of it takes long.
- Take down string lights, fans, speakers and hanging plants you want to keep.
- Tell us if any wiring runs to it, and have an electrician make it safe first.
- Mention vines grown into the framing. That's more to haul.
- Move patio furniture and grills out of the way, or tell us they're going too.
- Unlock gates and clear a path to the driveway.
How it works: three steps
- 01
Send photos for a quote
Text a few photos of what's going, or call. You get an honest estimate back without waiting for a visit.
- 02
Pick a time
Choose a time that works for you. Same-day service is often possible when the schedule has room.
- 03
We haul it off and sweep up
We confirm a firm price before anything is loaded. Then we carry it out, haul it off and sweep the spot.
Prefer a form? You can request a quote online and attach photos there.
“I especially loved that I was able to just send photos of my items and get a quote instantly vs the companies that want to “come see the stuff” before giving an estimate.”
How pergola & gazebo removal is priced
Pergolas and gazebos are quoted per job, never with a flat number, because size, material and how the posts are anchored change the work. Send photos and you'll get an honest estimate up front, then a firm quote for the tear-down and haul-off together before anything comes down. You pay at the end, once you've looked it over.
A shed teardown and a bathroom gut aren't the same work, so we don't publish one number for both. Send photos and we'll quote the tear-out and the haul-off together.Debris you've already torn out and stacked is priced as a haul-off load:
Minimum Pickup
from$189
A handful of items already set out and easy to reach.
Half Trailer Load
from$515
One emptied room, a stuffed garage bay, or a decent pile out back.
Full Trailer Load
from$759
Full cleanouts, big moves, estate jobs, and heavy remodel debris.
What customers say
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Common questions
How much does it cost to remove a pergola?
We quote them per job instead of publishing a number. Size, wood or metal, and how the posts are anchored all change the work. What drives demolition cost breaks down each factor.
Can you take down a gazebo, roof and all?
Yes. The roof and overhead framing come down first, then the frame and posts. It all leaves on our trailer the same trip.
Does the patio come out with it?
Not as part of this job. A small patio can be quoted on its own as small concrete removal. Anything bigger, or anything that needs heavy equipment, is outside what we do.
Can you take the shed or deck in the same visit?
Often, yes. A pergola and a shed teardown or deck tear-out can be quoted together. Send photos of each so the quote covers everything.
What about a metal carport or patio cover nearby?
A freestanding one can usually go the same trip. See our carport removal page for how those jobs work. Covers tied into the roof are structural and not ours.
More answers on pricing, scheduling and what we take are in our full FAQ.
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Helpful guides
Guide
Light Demolition vs. Structural Demolition: Where the Line Is
Light demolition means removing things that aren't holding up the house. Structural demolition touches what carries load or needs engineering. The line decides who should do the work and what paperwork comes first.
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What Drives the Cost of Shed, Deck, Fence and Interior Tear-Out
No honest single number covers every tear-out. A shed, a deck and a bathroom gut are different jobs. Here's what actually sets the price, so you can compare quotes and spot one that left something out.
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Demolition Permits in Collin and Grayson County, City by City
In most cities in Collin and Grayson County, tearing down a building needs a demolition permit. Here's what each city's own code, permit list or fee schedule says, and how shed and deck exemptions really work.
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Ready to get it gone?
Text a photo and get a ballpark back — free, no obligation, and no visit needed just to get a number. The firm quote is confirmed on site before anything moves.