How It Started
Andrew found our website, filled out the contact form, and that was pretty much the last time we communicated in full sentences. No phone call. No long back-and-forth. He sent photos of the shed, I sent a quote, he confirmed. Done.
The shed was a 10×14 — roughly 140 square feet of weathered wood siding, mossy roof, and a dirt floor with some old construction materials left inside. It was sitting in the backyard of a Herndon home, and Andrew wanted it gone.
The shed before demolition — 10×14, weathered roof, ready to come down.
Nobody Home — And That Was Fine
When I pulled up to the house in Herndon, Andrew was at work. The gate was open, just like he said it would be. I had the job details, I had the photos, I knew what needed to happen. I let myself in and got to work.
As I was getting set up, I saw his wife leaving the house. She gave a quick nod — the kind that says "yes you're supposed to be here" — and that was that. No introductions needed. Everyone knew the plan.
Inside the 10×14 shed — some construction materials left on the floor, OSB walls, exposed wood frame. Everything came out with the demo.
The Demolition
A 10×14 shed like this one is a solid half-day job done right. I started with the roof, worked down through the walls, and pulled the whole structure apart section by section. The OSB panels, framing, siding, and roofing all came down cleanly. The construction materials inside got loaded up along with the debris.
Mid-demo. The roof is down, the walls are coming apart. At this point the job is mostly done — it's just breaking it down and hauling it out.
Full demo video — Herndon shed demolition, start to finish.
After — Clean Slab, Job Done
When the last piece was loaded, I sent Andrew before and after photos over text. He responded quickly — loved it. "Looks great" is about all you need to hear after a demo job.
After — clean concrete slab, shed completely gone. The whole backyard opened up.
The Part I Don't Usually Tell Customers
An honest moment from the owner
Andrew said he'd send payment after he got the photos. I texted him the before and afters, and then... nothing. Ten minutes. Twenty minutes. An hour. I'm not going to pretend I wasn't thinking about it. I'm a small business owner — I'd just spent hours demolishing someone's shed, and the only thing standing between me and getting paid was a text message from a guy I'd never spoken to on the phone and never actually met in person.
I kept reminding myself: the form was detailed, the communication was professional, his wife had waved at me from the back door, and the house was clearly occupied by real people who cared about their property. Everything pointed to a normal, good customer. The anxiety was mine — not anything Andrew did wrong.
An hour after I sent the photos, the payment came through. I'll be honest — I exhaled pretty hard.
The lesson, if there is one: sometimes the things that feel risky are just unfamiliar. A customer who books online, communicates by text, and pays by app is not a red flag. It's just how more and more people prefer to work — and it works fine.
📱 You Don't Have to Call
Fill out the form on our website, send photos, get a quote by text. If you are at work on the day of the job, leave the gate open and we will send before and after photos when we are done. Payment by Venmo, Zelle, or cash — whatever works for you.
Need a Shed Demolished in Herndon?
$8 per square foot. Measure your shed and text us a photo — price in minutes. You do not have to be home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shed demolition in Herndon is priced at $8 per square foot — measure your shed's length and width, multiply together, and multiply by $8. A 10×14 shed (140 sqft) runs $1,120. A 6×8 shed (48 sqft) starts at $384. An 8×10 (80 sqft) runs $640. This covers full demolition, all debris haul-away, and cleanup — no separate disposal fees, no labor add-ons. Text us a photo of your shed and its dimensions for a confirmed price before we schedule.
No — and this job is a perfect example of why. Andrew was at work when we arrived. The gate was open, we had the details, and we got it done. We send before and after photos by text when the job is complete so you can see exactly what was done. As long as we have access to the backyard — an open gate, a code, or a key — you do not need to be present. Many of our Herndon shed demolition jobs are completed while the homeowner is at the office. The whole thing is handled by text and photos.
Yes. Fill out the form on our website with your address, shed dimensions, and photos of the shed. We will quote you by text or email. You never have to pick up the phone if you do not want to. This job — Andrew's 10×14 in Herndon — was booked entirely through our website form, quoted by message, and confirmed without a single phone call. If you prefer to communicate by text, we work that way too. We respond to all form submissions within minutes during business hours.
Everything gets loaded onto our dump trailer and hauled to a licensed transfer station — no illegal dumping, ever. Wood framing, OSB sheathing, siding, roofing shingles, and any contents left inside all go together. Metal components like screws, hinges, and brackets are separated for proper recycling at a certified scrap facility. We do not leave debris piles at the property or stage material in the driveway — one trip, everything gone. The I-66 Transfer Station and Loudoun County facilities are our primary disposal sites for Herndon and Northern Virginia jobs.
In Fairfax County (which includes most of Herndon), a permit is generally not required to demolish an accessory structure like a shed as long as it is not attached to the main house and does not have utilities running to it. If your shed has electrical service, you should have that disconnected by a licensed electrician before demolition. We are not permit specialists and cannot confirm your specific situation — if you are unsure, a quick call to Fairfax County's Zoning Evaluation Division will clarify. Most residential shed demos in Herndon proceed without permits without issue.
A typical 10×14 shed like Andrew's takes about 3–4 hours from arrival to cleanup — that includes demolition, loading all debris onto the trailer, and raking the area clean. Smaller sheds (6×8 or 8×10) typically take 1.5–2.5 hours. Larger structures or sheds with concrete foundations take longer. We give you a realistic time estimate when we schedule so you know what to expect. Most Herndon shed demolition jobs are completed in a single morning or afternoon visit.