Tearing Down and Hauling Off a Metal Shed in Greenback, TN
At Foothills Disposal, we never know what kind of job the phone is going to ring in. One day it’s an old mattress or a busted refrigerator. The next? A full-blown metal shed sitting down a steep hill behind someone’s home in Greenback, Tennessee.
This shed removal job wasn’t just about hauling junk — it was about strategy, effort, and making the impossible look easy.
🛠️ The Job: An Ugly Metal Shed by the Water
The homeowner had a rusting metal storage shed sitting at the bottom of a long, steep hill behind their house. Years of Tennessee weather had done its thing — the metal was warped and corroded, the door barely opened, and the inside was full of old yard tools and leftover construction debris.
It had to go.
The challenge?
There was no access for a trailer or machinery. No driveway ran down to the shed — just a grassy hill with a hard climb. It wasn’t a “load-and-go” type of deal. This was a manual, piece-by-piece teardown and haul-off.
🧰 How We Tackled It:
Step 1: Clear the Contents
We started by emptying out everything inside the shed — rusty tools, scrap wood, paint cans, shelving, and other forgotten junk. We sorted what could be bagged, what could be recycled, and what had to go to the dump.
Step 2: Break Down the Structure
Once the interior was cleared, we got to work on the shed itself:
- Removed the roof panels one at a time
- Cut through warped metal with reciprocating saws
- Unbolted frame sections where possible
- Bent and folded wall panels for easier carry
Metal sheds might look light — but once they’re twisted and rusted? They’re heavy, sharp, and awkward to move.
Step 3: Haul It All Out — Up the Hill
We hauled each section of the shed by hand, up the hill, one trip at a time. Some parts had to be strapped and dragged. Others were loaded into wheelbarrows or carried overhead to keep from damaging the grass.
We had two goals:
- Don’t leave a mess
- Don’t tear up the homeowner’s property in the process
🧼 Clean Work, Every Time
Once the last piece was hauled off and loaded into the trailer, we went back down the hill to do a full cleanup:
- Bagged leftover nails, screws, and scrap
- Used a magnet roller to catch anything metal
- Gave the area a once-over with the rake and blower
When we left, it looked like there was never a shed there in the first place.
🕒 Total Job Time:
- Crew: 3 guys
- Time on site: 4 hours
- Equipment: Hand tools, saws, magnet roller, muscle, dolly
💬 Another Happy Homeowner
The customer had been putting off the job for over a year. Every contractor they’d talked to wanted to use heavy machinery or said they couldn’t access the site.
Here’s what they told us after:
“You guys didn’t just remove the shed — you removed a year of stress. I wish I had called you sooner.”
🌄 Why It Matters
This wasn’t a flashy job. There were no cranes, no big demo gear.
Just two guys, some simple tools, and a problem that needed solving.
And that’s what we do at Foothills Disposal:
We solve problems. Cleanly. Quickly. Without drama.
📍 Do You Have a Shed That Needs to Go?
If you’ve got an old metal or wood shed taking up space — no matter where it’s sitting — we can take care of it.
We remove:
- Rusted metal sheds
- Rotted-out wood sheds
- Plastic tool storage units
- Disassembled kits
- Partial frames, slabs, and shed debris
Whether it’s in the backyard, on a hill, or buried behind brush — we’ll tear it down, haul it off, and leave no mess behind.
🛻 Serving East Tennessee with Pride
Foothills Disposal proudly serves:
- Greenback
- Maryville
- Alcoa
- Louisville
- Friendsville
- South Knoxville
- Lenoir City
📞 Get a Quote Today
Every shed is different — but one thing stays the same:
We show up, get it done, and make your life easier.
📲 Call (865) 257-9184 for your free shed removal quote.
Or hit the [Get a Quote] button on our site and we’ll reach out fast.
