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Junk removal in Winston-Salem, NC

Light Demolition in Winston-Salem, NC

  • Kitchen cabinets: national guides put removal at $15 to $20 per linear foot, or $300 to $600 for an average kitchen.
  • Time on site: 4 to 12 hours for a kitchen's cabinets, longer if they are being saved.
  • Bathroom gut: $600 to $2,000 nationally; a cast-iron tub alone can top $1,000 on an upper floor.
  • City permit fee: $100 for residential demolition or remodel work valued up to $5,000, when a permit is needed.

Winston-Salem Junk Co. refers tear-out jobs to one independent hauler who takes out cabinets, vanities, tubs, paneling and built-ins, then loads the debris the same visit. Plumbing and wiring need to be shut off and capped before the crew starts. Calling is free; ask for the price before any pry bar comes out.

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Light Demolition Jobs a Hauler Takes Apart

Light demolition is interior tear-out with hand tools: pry bars, reciprocating saws, a drill to back out screws, and nothing structural. Load-bearing walls, chimneys and anything that needs an engineer belong to a demolition contractor.

Old oak kitchen base cabinets pulled away from the wall with the countertop removed and exposed drywall behind

Kitchen cabinet tear-outs

Uppers come down first, then the countertop, then the base cabinets. Laminate tops break up easily; stone tops are heavy and need more hands. Cost guides put cabinet removal at:

Kitchen size Cabinet run Removal price
Small 12 to 20 linear feet $150 to $400
Average 20 to 30 linear feet $300 to $600
Large 30 to 50 linear feet $450 to $800

Have the sink and dishwasher disconnected and the water shut off before the crew arrives. Older kitchens may contain mold, asbestos or lead, so mention the house's age when you call.

Bathroom with the vanity removed, capped supply lines on the wall and an old pink tub still in place

Bathroom vanity and tub tear-outs

The vanity, toilet and mirror are the quick part. The tub is what sets the price. National guides list tub removal at $150 to $750, and a cast-iron tub on a second floor can pass $1,000 because it either goes down the stairs whole or gets broken up in place. Tell the hauler the tub's material and which floor it is on.

Dark wood paneling half pried off a basement wall, with a built-in bookshelf and wire closet shelving piled on the floor

Paneling, built-ins and closet shelving

Wood paneling, basement bars, built-in bookcases and wire closet systems. Paneling may be nailed straight to the studs or over drywall. If the drywall comes out as well, national guides put that at about $0.50 to $2.50 per square foot. Ask whether pulling leftover nails is part of the price.

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Why Winston-Salem homeowners call Winston-Salem Junk Co.

  • Your request goes to a single independent hauler
  • Hear the all-in figure before anything is carried out
  • Calling is free; the hauler bills only the job you OK
  • Mention stairs, a gate code or a hot tub when you call

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Permits and Old Materials in a Light Demolition

A tear-out that is the first step of a remodel may fall under a City remodel or demolition permit; the FAQ below has the fee. Pulling out cabinets and trim is the simple end. Once a job moves into walls, wiring or plumbing, check with the Inspections Division before anything comes out.

Older finishes are the bigger risk. Floor tile, mastic and pipe wrap from an older house can contain asbestos, which a junk crew should not disturb. See construction debris removal for the county contact and where torn-out material is taken.

How a Tear-Out Visit Runs

  1. STEP01

    Shut-offs first

    Water off and lines capped at the sink, toilet and dishwasher; breakers off for any disposal, light fixture or outlet in a cabinet run.

  2. STEP02

    Walk-through and price

    Once the crew has seen what's attached and how, ask for one price that covers removal and haul-off together.

  3. STEP03

    Tear-out and loading

    Pieces come out room by room and go straight to the truck. A good hauler lays down a path on finished floors.

  4. STEP04

    Sweep and check

    Ask for a broom-clean room and a look at the walls before the crew leaves, so you know what the next trade will find.

    See carpet removal if the flooring is coming out in the same project.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to tear out kitchen cabinets in Winston-Salem?

It depends on the scope, so ask before work starts. The City's Inspections Division issues residential demolition and remodel permits, at $100 for work valued up to $5,000 on its April 2026 schedule. Its demolition form also tells applicants to get a separate permit from Forsyth County Environmental Affairs.

What's the difference between light demolition and debris removal?

Light demolition means the item is still attached: cabinets screwed to studs, a vanity plumbed in, paneling nailed to the wall. The crew takes it apart and then hauls it. Debris removal starts with material already on the floor or in a pile, so it is usually quicker and cheaper.

Can a hauler save my old cabinets for reuse?

Ask, but expect to pay for the extra time. Cost guides note that cabinet removal runs slower when the boxes are being saved rather than broken out. Intact uppers and lowers in good shape may suit a charity resale store; check its rules first through the donation pickup page.

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