You recently inherited an old vacant San Francisco home that’s been in your family for years. But upon closer inspection, the house is in such disrepair that it needs to be demolished before someone gets hurt. Although home demo is a relatively straightforward process it can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before. After […]
Category Archives: Construction Debris
Doing a Wood Fence Demolition and Hauling in Oakland
You’ve lived in your Oakland home for a while and really enjoy the backyard- except for its weathered and warped wood fence. To refresh your backyard’s look, you’ve finally decided to demolish that old fence and replace it with a new one. Tearing out a wood fence and lawfully disposing of the debris afterwards isn’t […]
Above-Ground Pool Removal in San Jose
After many years of enjoyment, you’ve decided to take down the above-ground swimming pool at your San Jose home. Now that your youngest is away at college the pool has become more of a nuisance than a convenience due to its constant upkeep and maintenance. But dismantling an old above-ground pool and disposing of the […]
3 Home Improvement Projects to Do While Sheltering in Place in San Francisco
Most people in the San Francisco Bay Area are doing their part to flatten the COVID-19 curve. And although those measures have been effective public health officials recently announced that the stay-at-home order would be extended through May for six Northern California counties, including San Francisco County. If that includes you, sheltering in place for […]
Earthquake Retrofitting Project in San Francisco – Junk Removal Tips
If you’ve lived in San Francisco very long, you’re used to small earthquakes. Some of the Bay Area’s largest seismic events include the 1989 “World Series” quake and the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake that also caused significant damage in Oakland, Los Gatos, Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Because there are still older homes in San Francisco […]
People Love Us! – Year End 5 Star Yelp Roundup
Our customers love us! We at West Coast Junk have a 5 star rating on Yelp and on Google Reviews. We are proud of our great service and positive reviews like “Amazing Service, Fair Price!” “On-time, respectful, careful!” When you’re looking for someone to come into your home, it’s helpful to have the reviews and […]
1920’s Boiler Removal in a San Francisco Apartment Building
We don’t always do hauling. Did you know that we can perform a wide variety of removal services? This month we were hired by one of our customers’ building handyman to help remove a 1920’s boiler from a San Francisco apartment complex. Boiler removal can be a big job, especially in San Francisco. Here the […]
Last minute home construction debris hauling in Oakland
With Spring visitors approaching, construction debris has to go, and to go quickly! Our customer in Oakland, CA called and asked what we thought the best, low-cost method would be to haul away all their construction debris before their houseguests arrived at the last minute. We suggested a variety of different options to save money. One of the […]
Old Concrete Hauling, Backyard Clean Out in the Bay Area
Last month our client called with a load of old bricks, cinder blocks and concrete to be removed. The load was too heavy for them to handle and not accepted by the local garbage service. We came in, cleared out the rubble and hauled the concrete out for disposal. Concrete hauling can do a number on both your […]
Sunnyvale Fixer Remodel Debris Removal Solved!
We heard from a couple in San Jose, who just purchased a home in Sunnyvale. It was a bargain buy, and closer to work for them both – but a fixer-upper in need of updating. They are working on a complete remodel of the home, giving it a more modern look, and current appeal. To […]