From backyard decks on Nassau ranches to rooftop decks over Brooklyn brownstones, we remove decks across the whole metro — and the cost always breaks down the same way. Here's the complete 2026 guide for NYC and Long Island.
The size tiers
- Small deck (under 200 sq ft): $500–$2,000
- Average deck (200–500 sq ft): $2,000–$4,000
- Large / raised / rooftop: $4,000+
What sets your number
- Size & height — footprint plus ground-level vs. elevated.
- Material — composite and hardwood are denser, so disposal (by weight) runs higher than softwood.
- Footings — leave the concrete piers or dig and haul them for clean, buildable ground.
- Ledger board — attached decks need the house wall closed and weather-sealed.
- Access — suburban yards mean trucks; city lots and rooftops mean hand-carried debris.
NYC vs. Long Island
Same deck, two settings: a Long Island yard usually gives truck access, landing lower; a Brooklyn rooftop means every board carried down through the building, landing higher. The lumber is identical — the conditions aren't. It's the same logic as our full NYC demolition cost guide and junk removal cost guide.
One team, start to clean finish
We dismantle the deck, pull the ledger and footings if you want them gone, close the house wall, and haul every piece — one point of contact, one number, clean ground when we leave.
For a fixed deck-removal quote anywhere in NYC or Long Island, call (718) 587-0156.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does deck removal cost in NYC and Long Island?
Small decks run $500–$2,000; average decks $2,000–$4,000; large, raised, or rooftop decks $4,000+. Footings and access move the number within those ranges.
Does material change the price?
Teardown labor is similar for wood and composite, but composite and hardwood are denser, so disposal (by weight) runs higher.
Do the footings have to come out?
Only if you're rebuilding or want clean ground. Left in place they add nothing; dug and hauled they add weight-based cost.
Do you handle everything?
Yes — one team dismantles the deck, removes the ledger and footings if needed, closes the house wall, and hauls all the debris.