Tear-downs & strip-outs
Demolition Debris Removal in Katy, TX
Demolition produces the heaviest, most mixed material we handle. Sizing it properly is the whole job.

Demolition debris is the hardest material to size for, because it is simultaneously bulky and dense and the ratio changes as the work progresses. Interior strip-out is light and voluminous: drywall, cabinetry, flooring, trim. Structural demolition is the opposite: block, concrete, footings, tile. Most real demolition jobs move from the first to the second over a few days.
The way to handle that is planning, not guessing. On anything beyond a small outbuilding we will talk through the sequence with you and set up a container plan that changes as the job does — often a large can for the strip-out phase and a small one for the masonry.
Demolition work in Harris County
The demolition work we see locally is dominated by a few types. Shed, porch and deck removal is enormously common across the 1980s and 1990s subdivisions, and it is almost entirely concrete and screen frame — heavy, and best handled in a dedicated small container. Mobile and manufactured home removal is frequent in the Nottingham Country, Simonton and rural Harris parcels. And interior strip-outs run constantly across the rental market out toward Bear Creek.
Two cautions specific to older Texas properties. Anything built before roughly 1980 may contain asbestos in floor tile, mastic, pipe lagging or textured ceiling — that requires a licensed abatement contractor and cannot go in our containers under any circumstances. And demolition of a structure generally needs a permit from the City of Katy or Harris County depending on your parcel, separate from anything to do with the container.
What goes in — and what cannot
Accepted material
- Block, brick and concrete (dedicated container)
- Structural timber and framing
- Drywall, plaster, lath and ceiling material
- Floor tile, brick and screed
- Cabinetry, fixtures and fittings
- Porch slabs, steps and screened porch frames
- Roof structure and sheathing
- Mixed non-hazardous demolition debris
Never accepted
- Any material containing asbestos
- Lead-painted material without proper handling
- Contaminated soil
- Underground storage tanks
- Liquids, fuels and hydraulic fluid
- Refrigerant-charged equipment
- Electrical transformers and ballasts
- Tyres, batteries and cylinders
If you are unsure, ask before you load it. Prohibited material found in a load costs far more to deal with after the fact than a thirty-second phone call costs now. Harris County runs household chemical and white goods drop-off at the the Grand Parkway site for most of what we cannot take.
Sizing this job
10 or 15 yard where masonry and concrete dominate; 30 yard with swaps for mixed structural demolition.
| Size | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Holds about | Weight allowance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | 12′ × 8′ × 3.5′ | 3–4 pickup loads | 1–2 tons | Bathroom remodels, small cleanouts, concrete |
| 15 Yard | 16′ × 8′ × 4′ | 5–6 pickup loads | 2–3 tons | Garage & porch clearouts, single-room renos |
| 20 Yard | 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′ | 7–8 pickup loads | 3–4 tons | Roof tear-offs, kitchen renos, big cleanouts |
| 30 Yard | 22′ × 8′ × 6′ | 10–12 pickup loads | 4–5 tons | New builds, additions, whole-home cleanouts |
Not sure? Describe the job on the phone. Sizing takes about three minutes and it is the single thing that most affects what you pay. Our sizing guide goes deeper.
Book demolition debris removal in Katy
Same-day delivery is available on most Harris County addresses when you call before mid-morning. Flat rate quoted on the phone, weight allowance stated up front.
Call (346) 279-1335How the booking works
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Call and describe the job
Tell us what you're clearing and where you are. Adriana Vasquez or a dispatcher will size it with you in about three minutes — no forms, no waiting on an email quote.
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Lock in a flat rate
You get one number that covers delivery, the rental period, pickup, and disposal up to your weight allowance. We tell you the overage rate up front so nothing lands on your invoice later.
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We deliver and protect
Our driver calls ahead, lays boards under the rails on driveways and pavers, and sets the can exactly where you want it — doors facing the work.
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Fill it, we haul it
Load to the fill line, call when you're done, and we pull it. Most loads run to a permitted Type IV construction and demolition landfill in the Houston region, where recoverable material is pulled out first.
Answers
Demolition Debris Removal — common questions
Do I need a permit to demolish a structure?
How do I know if there is asbestos?
Can concrete and general debris go in the same container?
What size for a pool deck removal?
Can you keep containers moving on a multi-day demolition?
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Available across our whole service area
Demolition Debris Removal is available anywhere we deliver — Harris, Fort Bend and Waller Counties, Waller County and the Fort Bend County corridor.