Pool Table Removal Cost: What You'll Actually Pay [2026]

The cost depends primarily on whether you need someone to disassemble the table or just haul it away.

Fire Dawgs Junk Removal charges $300 to $550 for pool table removal. Traditional full-service junk removal averages around $400. These prices include entering your home, disassembling the table, carrying it out, and disposing of it.

The reason pool table removal costs so much more than a typical piece of furniture: weight. A 7-foot slate pool table weighs approximately 700 pounds. An 8-foot table runs about 800 pounds. A 9-foot tournament table can top 1,000 pounds. The slate alone accounts for most of that: it weighs 168 pounds per cubic foot.

That's why the DIY-to-curbside approach saves you the most money. If you can handle the disassembly (or hire someone just for that step at $200 to $300), getting the pieces to the curb opens up curbside pickup instead of paying $400+ for full-service removal. Dropcurb checks a photo of the pieces before you book.

Several factors push prices up or down.

• •Table type: Slate tables are far heavier and harder to remove than MDF (wood) tables. A one-piece slate table is the hardest — the single slab can weigh 400+ pounds. Three-piece slate is easier because each section weighs roughly 130 to 150 pounds.
• •Location in home: Basement pool tables cost the most to remove. Carrying 800+ pounds of slate up narrow basement stairs requires 3 to 4 workers and careful maneuvering. Expect a $100 to $200 upcharge for stair work.
• •Disassembly included: Some services quote disassembly and hauling separately. Disassembly alone costs $200 to $300 according to SoCal Pool Table Moving. If you handle disassembly yourself, you only pay for hauling.
• •Disposal vs relocation: If you want the table moved to a new home (not trashed), expect $300 to $1,500 depending on distance and reassembly needs. Disposal is cheaper because there's no need for careful handling.
• •Access path: Tight doorways, long hallways, or outdoor obstacles add time and cost. Some companies charge extra for difficult access.

Before paying for removal, try these zero-cost options.

• •List it free on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist: Even old pool tables attract takers if they're free and the buyer handles disassembly and transport. One Reddit user shared that it took five attempts before someone actually showed up, but the table eventually left for free.
• •Donate it: Organizations like Donate My Pool Table (Pacific Northwest) offer free removal for tables in playable condition. Boys and Girls Clubs, church youth groups, and community centers often accept working tables. You may get a tax deduction.
• •Sell for parts: Slate from pool tables has resale value. Billiard enthusiasts buy used slate for restoration projects. The frame, rails, and pockets can also sell separately to hobbyists on r/billiards.

The catch: free options take time (1 to 4 weeks) and require the table to be in at least fair condition. If it's damaged or you need it gone fast, paid removal is the way to go.

Disassembling a pool table yourself saves $200 to $300 on the removal bill. Here's what's involved according to multiple billiard forums and DIY guides.

• •Remove the pockets (usually held by screws or staples)
• •Unbolt the rail sections using a socket wrench — typically 6 bolts
• •Carefully remove the felt by pulling out staples (if you don't need to reuse it, cutting saves time)
• •Unbolt the slate from the frame — slate sits on the frame held by screws at each corner and middle
• •Lift each slate piece off the frame (get helpers — each piece weighs 130 to 150 pounds for three-piece, or 400+ pounds for one-piece)
• •Disassemble the frame/legs

The whole process takes 1 to 2 hours with two people. One Reddit user on r/billiards noted that patience and basic tools (socket wrench set, flathead screwdriver, staple puller) are all you need. No specialized equipment required.

Multiple service types handle pool table removal at different price points.

• •Curbside junk removal (Dropcurb): Picks up disassembled pool table pieces at the curb after a quick photo check. A lower-cost option than full-service if you handle disassembly. Same-day service available.
• •Full-service junk removal (traditional full-service companies such as Two Men and a Junk Truck): Enters your home, disassembles, and hauls away. $300 to $600. Best when you can't or don't want to disassemble yourself.
• •Pool table movers: Specialize in pool table relocation, not disposal. $300 to $1,500. Only makes sense if someone wants the table moved to a new location.
• •General haulers on TaskRabbit: Freelance help for $50 to $100/hour. Can assist with disassembly and carrying to curb, then book Dropcurb for the actual pickup.