Most pool table removals land in the mid-hundreds of dollars, because a slate table has to be taken apart piece by piece and carried out by a crew. The exact number depends on the table’s size, how many slate pieces it has, and how hard the path out of your home is. At Pinky’s, we price by truck volume, so the quote reflects how much space the table takes on the truck, not a guess.
Below, you’ll find what drives the price, how removal differs from paying someone to move a table, what to do with a table that still has life in it, and how to get a firm number before anyone shows up.
TL;DR
- Moving a pool table to a new spot is a different job from hauling one away. National moving averages run from about $300 to $4,000, with $650 as the average, and that figure includes reassembly and leveling, which removal skips.
- Weight sets the price. Slate tables weigh 500 to 2,500 pounds, and wooden ones up to about 600, so heavier tables need bigger crews.
- Stairs, tight turns, a basement or a long carry add time, and time is what you pay for.
- Our pricing is published: volume pricing runs $164 to $698 per job, and bedload pricing for heavy debris runs $286 to $698.
- Send photos and tell us where the table sits. You get a clear price before the crew starts.
Table of Contents
- What pool table removal costs
- Removal vs. moving: why the numbers differ
- What drives the price up or down
- Your options for an unwanted pool table
- Perspective
- How to get an accurate price before the crew arrives
- Special situations
- Book pool table removal with Pinky’s
- FAQ
- Sources
What pool table removal costs
There is no single national price for hauling a pool table away. Pool table removal is priced by crews, not by a posted rate card, and the figures you’ll find online mostly describe moving a table, not disposing of it. The honest range for a standard home table is a few hundred dollars, climbing for larger slate tables, basements and difficult access.
Three pricing models cover most of the market:
| Pricing model | How it works | What moves the number |
|---|---|---|
| Flat rate per table | One price for a standard 7 or 8 foot table | Size, slate pieces, stairs |
| Hourly crew rate | Crew time on site, often with a minimum | Disassembly speed, carry distance |
| Truck volume | You pay for the share of the truck the load fills | Table size, anything else you add |
We use the third model. Our volume pricing runs from $164 to $698 depending on how much of the truck your load fills. That is a published range for the service as a whole, not a quote for a specific pool table, since tables vary so much. If the table is the only thing going, the price tracks how much truck it takes. If you add a sofa, a bar set or a bunch of boxes from the game room, they share the same truck, which is often the cheapest way to clear a room.
A labor surcharge of $100 per hour per person applies on jobs that need extra hands or extra time, such as a long carry or an awkward disassembly. Our pricing page lists the details, so you can read the terms before you book.
Removal vs. moving: why the numbers differ
When you search for what it costs to get rid of a table, most results show moving costs. They are useful as a ceiling, because moving includes steps that removal does not.
A mover who relocates a table does the following:
- Strips the felt, rails and pockets.
- Lifts out each slate piece and wraps it.
- Transports the pieces and the frame.
- Reassembles the table, levels the slate and re-felts it if needed.
Angi reports that disassembly and reassembly fees range from $75 to $200, though many moving companies bundle that work into their standard rate. HomeAdvisor reports that moving a table to a different place in your own home costs about $200 to $600.
Removal skips the reassembly and leveling, which are the delicate, time-consuming steps. The crew still has to take the table apart, because slate is too heavy and too fragile to carry in one piece, but it does not have to fit it back together perfectly. That is why a haul-away is often cheaper than a full move of the same table, and why a mover’s quote is a reasonable upper bound when you are budgeting.
There is one more difference. A mover’s price usually includes distance: Angi puts short hauls at about $3 per mile, falling to about $1 per mile on longer trips. Removal has no destination across town, only a drop-off at a donation site, recycler or disposal facility that we handle as part of the job.
What drives the price up or down
Weight and slate
The table’s material is the biggest factor. Slate tables weigh 500 to 2,500 pounds, against up to 600 pounds for wooden tables, and the weight decides how many people are needed. A three-piece slate top might have each piece weighing a couple hundred pounds, which is why a two-person crew is the minimum for most tables.
A slate-free table, such as many bar-size or fold-away tables with a wood or MDF bed, takes less labor and can cost less.
Size of the table
A 7 foot table is a smaller job than an 8 or 9 foot table. The longer the table, the more it fills the truck and the heavier each slate piece. Tables with built-in ball return systems also have more to take apart.
Stairs and access
A table in a ground-floor game room with a wide door is the easy case. A basement down a narrow staircase, a second-floor bonus room or a finished garage with a tight turn adds time, and sometimes a third crew member. When you ask for a quote, describe the path honestly: number of steps, door widths, any tight corners. A crew that knows about a hard carry plans for it, and you avoid surprises.
What else goes on the truck
Pool tables rarely leave alone. Cue racks, bar stools, a dart board, a mini fridge, an old sofa from the same room all add to the load. With volume pricing, these items ride along on the same truck, so the price rises only by the extra space they take. For single items, we also offer single item pickup from $48, which suits small pieces like a cue rack or a bar stool.
Tires and other surcharges
If you’re clearing a garage or game room, check for tires. We list a $15 surcharge per car tire and $30 per truck tire on our pricing page, so you can plan ahead.
Your options for an unwanted pool table
Paying a crew is one route. Here are the realistic ones, with what each involves.
Sell or donate a good table
A well-kept slate table from a known maker can have resale value, and charities or community centers sometimes accept tables in good condition. The catch is that buyers and donation sites usually expect you to handle disassembly, and the table has to be in good shape. If you want to donate furniture from the same room, our guide to donating furniture with a local pickup walks through preparation.
Haul it to a facility yourself
Some landfills accept pool tables as bulky furniture and set their own fees. One example: the Shakopee Landfill in Minnesota charges $52 plus tax for bulky furniture including pool tables. Fees and rules differ widely by county, and you still need a truck, a crew and a way to carry slate without cracking it or hurting yourself. Few homeowners have all three.
Municipal bulk pickup
Some cities offer bulk pickup, usually with limits on size, weight and number of items. Plymouth, Michigan, for example, uses volume-based fees and special stickers for large items. A slate pool table is typically beyond what a curbside crew will take, so check your city’s public works page before counting on it. If you live in Reading, our note on bulk pickup limits in Reading explains how the one-item-a-week rule works.
Hire a junk removal crew
This is the route most people choose when the table is heavy, upstairs or on a deadline. The crew brings tools, disassembles the table, carries it out and handles drop-off, so you don’t need a truck or friends with strong backs. It is also the fastest option, and we offer same-day and next-day scheduling.
Perspective
We get asked about pool tables a lot, especially from two groups: families clearing out a parent’s house and military families facing a PCS move out of Norfolk with a short timeline.
In both cases, the table is the last thing people want to deal with. It is heavy, it is awkward, and nobody wants to be the one who cracks a slate piece or hurts a back. We think the right answer is simple: let a trained crew take it apart and carry it out, and let one clear price cover the whole job.
That is why we price by truck volume and publish our rates. You can see the range before you call, and when you send photos we give you a number up front. Our crews are designed to arrive on time and do the job right the first time, which is what we call the Pinky’s Promise.
We also donate and recycle whenever possible, so a table with good wood or a usable frame does not automatically end up in a landfill. When you call 1-800-41-PINKY, a local person answers, in Virginia or Pennsylvania, not a national call center.
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How to get an accurate price before the crew arrives
A firm quote takes about five minutes of prep. Here is what to gather.
- Table size. Measure the length, or check for a size mark on the rail. Most home tables are 7, 8 or 9 feet.
- Material. Slate or not? Lift a pocket liner or look under the table. Three heavy panels under the felt mean slate.
- Location. Which floor, how many steps, and how wide are the doors and turns?
- Extras. List anything else leaving: chairs, racks, a fridge, boxes.
- Photos. Snap the table, the room and the path out. They help us plan crew size.
- Timing. Tell us your deadline. Same-day and next-day slots are often available.
One way to keep the bill down is to prepare the night before. Clear the path, remove the cues and balls and bag the small items. Our night-before prep guide covers what to do so the crew spends its time on the heavy work.
Special situations
Estate cleanouts and downsizing
A pool table is often one piece of a larger project: a basement, a garage and several rooms. Bundling it into an estate cleanout usually makes more sense than booking it alone, because the table shares truck space with everything else. See our estate cleanout services for how we handle full-house jobs.
PCS and moves
If you are moving out of Hampton Roads on orders, the table is often the thing that cannot go with you. We specialize in PCS move-out cleanouts, and same-day or next-day scheduling helps when your inspection or pack-out date is close. Our moving cleanout service covers the whole house, so you can clear the table and the leftover furniture in one visit.
Landlords and property managers
Tenants sometimes leave a table behind. If you are turning a unit, our landlord cleanout checklist helps you plan the sequence so the unit is rent-ready sooner.
Book pool table removal with Pinky’s
We serve Hampton Roads, VA from Norfolk (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News) and Berks County, PA from Shillington (Reading, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring and West Lawn). Our pricing is upfront, with no hidden fees, and our specialty item removal page covers the bulky items that need extra care, including hot tubs and above-ground pools.
Send us a few photos and the details above, and we will give you a price before the crew starts. Check our pricing page for the current rates, or call 1-800-41-PINKY to book.
If the table is part of a bigger clear-out, mention it on the call. Furniture, appliances and mattresses can ride on the same truck, and our furniture and appliance removal page lists what we take.
FAQ
How much does it cost to remove a pool table?
For most homes, removal costs a few hundred dollars, rising with table size, slate and difficult access. Moving averages, which include reassembly, run from $300 to $4,000 with a $650 average. Our volume pricing runs $164 to $698 per job based on truck space, and we quote the exact figure before work starts.
Is removing a pool table cheaper than moving one?
Usually, yes. Moving includes reassembly, leveling and often re-felting, which Angi lists at $75 to $200 for disassembly and reassembly when billed separately. Removal needs only the disassembly and carry-out.
Can I take a pool table apart myself to save money?
You can, but slate is heavy and breaks easily, and a single piece can weigh several hundred pounds. Taking the table apart yourself does not remove the need to haul it, so most people hire a crew for the whole job. If you do start, have at least two strong helpers and a truck ready.
Do you take other items along with the pool table?
Yes. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard debris can go on the same truck, and with volume pricing the extra items only add the space they take. Tell us what is going when you book so we send the right crew.
How fast can you remove a pool table?
We offer same-day and next-day junk removal across Hampton Roads and Berks County. Call 1-800-41-PINKY or send photos through our site and we will confirm the earliest slot.
