Tear Down & Haul Services (Pierce, King & Thurston Counties)
Old structures don’t stand a chance against Just Ask Alex Junk Removal.🪓 From dismantling retaining walls and cutting beams to tearing out fences and backyard playsets, our team handles small demolition, structure removal, and debris hauling for homeowners, contractors, and property managers across Pierce, King, and Thurston Counties.
We break it down 🪓, load it up, and leave every job site clean, clear, and ready for what’s next.
Retaining Wall Beam Removal – Puyallup, WA
This homeowner had originally saved the old wooden retaining wall beams with plans to repurpose them for a creative project. But after years of weathering, rot, and decay, the beams became unsafe and too heavy to move. We were hired to safely cut down the oversized timbers, remove each section by hand, and haul everything away so the homeowner could fully enjoy their updated concrete retaining wall and reclaim the yard space.
Before tear-down — large 20-ft retaining wall beams stacked in the customer’s backyard, Puyallup WA.
Before tear-down — sharpening the Stihl chainsaw blade to prepare for cutting heavy beams.
Before tear-down — sharpened chainsaw teeth ready for heavy cutting.
Progress — beams cut into sections with the chainsaw resting on one of the pieces.
Progress — additional angle showing multiple beams cut into manageable sections.
Progress — only three beams left to cut.
Progress — used an axe to split a stubborn beam before final cutting.
Loading — backed the trailer down the slope to load the heavy beam sections.
Loading — beams were too heavy to carry, so a hand truck was used to roll them into the trailer.
Loading — six beam sections loaded into the trailer, totaling roughly 1,500 lbs.
Loading — another angle of the fully loaded trailer with additional beam pieces in the foreground.
Disposal — at the junkyard, getting ready to roll the beam chunks off the trailer.
Playground Tear Down & Haul - TAcoma WA
This deteriorated community playground had become a safety liability for residents, with rotten beams, loose hardware, and structural failure throughout the playset. Property management brought us in to professionally dismantle the equipment, remove hazardous debris, and restore the area to a clean, safe condition. Below is a step-by-step look at the full tear-down — ideal for HOAs, apartment communities, and commercial properties needing reliable playground removal services.
Before tear-out — Rotten and unsafe wooden play structure needing full dismantle, Tacoma WA.
Before tear-out — A rotten platform that detached from the playground set, Tacoma WA.
Before tear-out — A rotten platform that detached from the playground set, Tacoma WA.
Before tear-out — Another view showing the unsafe, deteriorated wooden playset, Tacoma WA.
During tear-out — Safe removal of the rotten roof panels, Tacoma WA.
During tear-out — Retrieved a loose playground piece someone tossed onto the pagoda roof, Tacoma WA.
During tear-out — Major progress with most of the structure dismantled, Tacoma WA.
During tear-out — Final frame sections coming down, Tacoma WA.
After tear-out — All playground components removed, leaving a clean and open space, Tacoma WA.
After tear-out — Wide view showing a fully cleared and safe open area, Tacoma WA.
After tear-out — Pagoda roof cleared — no more loose playground pieces left behind, Tacoma WA.
After tear-out — Final trailer load with all wood debris and the playground slide ready for haul-off, Tacoma WA.
Playground Tear Down & Haul - Pierce county, WA
Complete removal of an aging community play structure to restore safety and open space.
This Puyallup neighborhood contacted us to dismantle and haul away a deteriorating wooden play-set that had become unsafe for children and a liability for the property owner. Our team completed a full tear-down — from removing the enclosed slide to breaking down every wood component — and hauled away all debris efficiently to leave a clean, hazard-free recreational area. Ideal for HOAs, parks, apartment complexes, schools, and property managers who need fast, insured removal with minimal disruption.
Before tear-out — aging wooden playset no longer safe for use, Puyallup WA.
Before tear-out — slide and support frame showing heavy deterioration, Puyallup WA.
Tear-out progress — slide removed and major components dismantled, Puyallup WA.
Tear-out progress — wood debris staged for haul-away, Puyallup WA.
Tear-out progress — main structure broken down safely, Puyallup WA.
Debris staging — all components removed and prepped for loading, Puyallup WA.
Material removal — dismantled lumber sorted for haul-off, Puyallup WA.
Loading phase — slide and remaining pieces transported for disposal, Puyallup WA
Haul-away complete — trailer loaded with all playground debris, Puyallup WA.
Fence Tear-Out — HOA Property Cleanup in Pierce County
This Pierce County HOA contacted us to remove a 600 linear feet of failing wooden fencing that had become a safety hazard and an eyesore throughout the community. The posts were rotten, sections were collapsing into the drainage area, and homeowners needed the space cleared before a new fence could be installed. Our team handled the full tear-out: pulling the broken posts, gathering scattered debris, loading everything safely, and hauling it off for proper disposal. A clean, open space was left behind — ready for the HOA’s contractors to rebuild a stronger, safer boundary for the neighborhood.
The HOA’s old fence line was collapsing along the drainage area — rotten posts and broken rails scattered through the grass.
Another view of the deteriorated fence sections that needed to be fully removed before the new installation could begin.
We removed all rotten fence posts and rails by hand and staged the debris for loading.
All fencing debris loaded and secured for haul-off — making space for the HOA’s new fence project.
Final stop: responsibly disposing of the old fence materials at a local recycling yard.
Whether you’re replacing a fence, removing a rotted playground set, or taking down a retaining wall, Just Ask Alex Junk Removal has the tools and muscle to finish the job safely.
We specialize in small demolition and haul-away projects that transform cluttered, unsafe spaces into clean, ready-to-use areas.Serving Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, and Spanaway, we make tear-downs simple: we cut it down, load it up, and haul it off — fast.
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