Storm debris removal in Tampa
After a storm, the county's debris trucks will come eventually. Until then the fence is in the pool, the lanai screens are in the yard and the wet carpet is growing mold. The crew hauls what's yours to haul so you can start putting the house back.
After the storm
- Fence sections and posts down across the yard
- Screen enclosure panels and frames torn loose
- Tree limbs and palm fronds too big for yard waste
- Soaked carpet, drywall and insulation after water came in
- Ruined furniture, mattresses and appliances from flooding
- A garage or shed that took water
What we haul after a storm
Fencing and enclosures
Wood and vinyl fence panels, aluminum screen frames and torn screening, cut down to truck size and loaded.
Vegetative debris
Limbs, fronds and downed trees already cut into sections. Tree cutting itself is a tree service's job.
Flood-damaged contents
Wet carpet and padding, drywall cut-outs, soaked furniture and cabinets. The sooner they're out, the less mold grows.
Appliances and electronics
Flooded washers, refrigerators and TVs, hauled with proper refrigerant handling.
Sheds and outbuildings
Collapsed sheds, playsets and pool equipment enclosures.
What affects the price
- Volume. Storm loads are bulky, so the price is driven by truck space.
- Whether the debris is piled or still scattered across the yard and pool.
- Wet material, which weighs more and raises disposal fees.
- Availability in the days right after a storm, when every truck is booked.
You get a firm price when the crew sees the load, before anything is touched.
Storm cleanup in Tampa Bay
After a named storm, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas run their own debris collection passes, and they are free, but they take weeks to reach every street and they only take what's at the curb, sorted into vegetative, construction and appliance piles. Insurance and health don't wait that long: wet drywall and carpet need to be out within days to limit mold, and a fence in the pool is a hazard. Private hauling fills the gap, and for anything an insurer is paying for, photos before loading matter.
The ordinary summer storms do their own damage. An afternoon thunderstorm with straight-line winds takes down enough fencing and screen enclosures across Tampa Bay to keep crews busy for a week, with no county pass coming.
Common questions
How soon after a hurricane can you come?
As soon as roads are open and it's safe. Calls are taken in order, and the dispatcher will give you an honest date rather than a hopeful one.
Should I wait for the county pickup?
For vegetative debris at the curb, waiting can save money. For wet building materials and flooded contents, get them out now.
Do you cut up trees?
No. Once a tree service has cut it into sections, the crew hauls what's left. Fence panels and screen frames the crew will cut down themselves.
Will you take photos for insurance?
Yes. Take your own before anything is moved, and the crew will photograph the loaded truck for your file.
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Areas we serve
Storm debris removal across Tampa and these nearby communities: