How to Get Rid of Your Basketball Goal

For many basketball lovers, having a basketball hoop in their backyard can be a dream come true! Walking out your front door to play basketball whenever you like is amazing.

However, if you’re no longer using the basketball hoop, then it’s simply taking up space and can become a real eyesore. Even worse, it can become dangerous. When it blocks your driveway, front yard or the cul-de-sac, it can lead to accidents or wrecks.

At the end of the day, if no one is using your basketball hoop, then it may be time to remove it. But the first step is figuring out how to get rid of your old basketball goal.

When you begin the disassembly process, it is best to begin from the top for both safety and ease of use. Always remove all other parts, before attempting to remove the pole.

1. Remove the net.
2. Loosen all nuts and bolts that hold up the board.
3. Remove the board from the pole.

🏀 Pro Tip: Beware of rust and mold! Portable basketball hoops don’t age well. The poles can rust, the net will get worn and torn and the sand or water bottom can get moldy.

Is your goal portable or fixed?

A fixed basketball hoop has been set into the ground while the concrete was still wet, meaning that it is embedded into the concrete. Removing a fixed basketball hoop is a greater challenge than removing a portable basketball hoop and probably best left to a professional.

A portable basketball hoop has its own base that provides support since they are often filled with sand or water. While getting rid of a portable basketball hoop is still pretty cumbersome, it is likely going to be a easier project.

Removing your basketball pole can be a challenge.

In many ways, removing the hoop from the ground represents the largest problem. You may be able to deal with this yourself. But this will likely mean cutting the metal that fixes the pole into the concrete. Then you’ll need to remove the concrete fragments and refill the hole left in the concrete.

Using a sledgehammer to remove your basketball pole.

If you decide to remove the pole, you’ll want to first cut the pole and make sure there are no sharp edges that could potentially cut you. Next, you’ll have to break out the “big guns” – a sledgehammer to help you get rid of your basketball hoop.

If you’ve never used a sledgehammer before, then be prepared for a very loud and demanding workout. The sledgehammer is not for the faint of heart. Therefore, it is best to opt for a professional removal company to handle the removal process for you. Once the concrete has been smashed up and removed, you can fill the hole with new concrete.

Using the cut and file method for basketball pole removal.

Another option is to cut at the base of the pole and then file down the metal pole so that there are no sharp edges. This option may leave behind an unsightly pole remnant in the ground, but at least you’ll avoid the hassle and expense of using a sledgehammer.

Note: Cutting a metal basketball pole yourself is dangerous. We strongly recommended hiring a demolition professional.

If you opt to hire a professional company to remove a portable basketball hoop from your home or office, then you have come to the right place! You can look at other website pricing, but LoadUp is known for offering 20-30% cheaper removal and disposal prices than others.

We also haul away basketball goals that have been cemented into the ground, but ONLY after they have been removed from the cement. We cannot remove anything that is cemented in.

Who can you hire to remove your basketball hoop?

If you are having trouble finding someone to remove your basketball hoop, try doing an internet search for “basketball hoop removal” in your city. Most likely LoadUp is one of the top spots on Google because we are a nationwide removal company that will not only handle lifetime basketball hoop disassembly but also get rid of almost anything for you!

Always think about safety.

Another major concern, and one that is easily overlooked, is whether or not your basketball hoop is near a power-line. If your basketball hoop is near a power-line, you’ll want to check with your utility company regarding safety issues. In the end, the basketball removal cost will depend on the level of complexity involved with the job.

In terms of recycling your basketball hoop, trash pickup or recycling may pick up the backboard and base of the portable basketball hoop, but there is no guarantee. For this reason, it is best to check with your local trash and recycling company and see what their policies are regarding basketball hoops before you decide to go this route.

Likewise, you’ll have to check with your trash and recycling company to see if they will pick up your metal pole, as every recycling company has its own rules. It is quite likely that you’ll have to cut the pole in half before it has any chance of being picked up.

Hiring LoadUp to Take Your Basketball Goal

Getting rid of a basketball hoop, especially an in-ground basketball hoop, can be a time-consuming, stressful, and even potentially dangerous endeavor. At LoadUp, we’ve been removing basketball goals in your area for a while and have the service down pat. We will get rid of your basketball hoop and dispose of it in an environmentally sound fashion.

Hiring LoadUp is the fastest way to get rid of your basketball hoop and for the best price.

Why go through the considerable hassle and expense of removing your old and rusty basketball hoop when LoadUp can do the job for you?

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