Who Removes Basketball Hoops? Here’s Who to Call

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If you are asking who removes basketball hoops, the answer depends on your setup. Junk-removal companies handle portable hoops, while a handyperson, contractor, cement mason, or concrete specialist removes in-ground systems. For fixed poles, pros use a sledgehammer or jackhammer to break up concrete. Usable portable hoops may be candidates for donation.

Benefits of Hiring a Handyperson for Basketball Hoop Removal

Hiring a local handyperson simplifies both portable and in-ground hoop removal. You get safe equipment handling, efficient disassembly, and help repairing the area after an in-ground removal. For concrete-set poles, a handyperson has the tools and team to manage heavy lifting and hardscaping work. Hiring a pro comes with these benefits:

• Safer for professionals to handle heavy, 10-foot-tall equipment

• Avoids damage to car, house, or driveway during removal

• Breaks up concrete or asphalt with a jackhammer or sledgehammer

• Removes the embedded portion and repairs the area after

• Manages heavy in-ground hoops weighing 300 to 900 pounds

• Reduces risk of hitting underground gas, phone, or electric lines

• Digs deeply enough to free poles completely

If your basketball hoop is set in concrete or requires heavy lifting, consider hiring a handyman near you to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently.

Can I Hire a Junk-Removal Company for Basketball Hoop Removal?

Junk-removal companies work well for portable hoops. They can disassemble or collapse the unit, load it, and haul it away. If the hoop is still usable, ask about donation options. Junk haulers are not the right choice for in-ground hoops embedded in concrete or asphalt; for fixed systems, hire a handyperson, contractor, cement mason, or concrete specialist. For simple pickups, a standard junk-removal fee starts at $60.

How Do Pros Remove a Basketball Hoop?

Pros tailor their approach to your hoop type and site conditions, following clear steps for safety and efficiency. For in-ground hoops, they follow these steps:

1. Assess the installation and access.

2. Choose a method: Quick fix (cut the metal attached to the pole in concrete) or full removal.

3. For full removal, dig below the surface to free the pole.

4. Break up surrounding concrete with a sledgehammer or jackhammer.

5. In some cases, destroy more surrounding concrete before freeing the pole.

6. Extract and haul away components; repair the area when applicable.

Portable hoops follow a simpler process. Pros empty the water from the base, collapse or disassemble the basketball hoop as designed, and haul away for donation or disposal depending on its condition.

How Much Does Basketball Hoop Removal Cost?

Basketball hoop removal costs $60 to $350, depending on hoop type and removal method. A simple pickup for a portable hoop often falls under a standard junk-removal fee starting around $60. In-ground removals that require digging and concrete breakup run a few hundred dollars. Price varies by whether you opt for a quick cut or full pole and concrete removal, as well as the hoop’s weight and site access.