Pool Table Removal in Dothan, AL
By Dothan Junk Removal Co. | What Pool Table Removal Actually Involves
Pool tables are the furniture equivalent of a tattoo - getting one feels great, but changing your mind later is expensive and painful. The problem is the slate. A standard 8-foot pool table has three 150-lb slate pieces under the felt, plus the frame, rails, and hardware. You're looking at 700–1,000 lbs of furniture that was assembled in the room and has to come out in pieces.
Dothan Junk Removal Co. removes pool tables from game rooms, garages, and basements across the Wiregrass. We disassemble, load, and haul - you don't lift a thing.
The Disassembly Process
- Remove pockets and rails
- Pull the felt (it's getting trashed anyway once removed from slate)
- Remove and separate the three slate pieces - 150 lbs each
- Break down the frame and legs
- Load in sections - this is not a whole-piece move
The reason pool table removal costs more than furniture removal is the slate handling. Three people and proper technique are non-negotiable. Dropping a slate piece means a cracked slate and a dangerous situation.
I've had that table since 2009 and my back finally made the decision for me. They came in, took it apart methodically, and were out in 90 minutes. No damage to the room. Impressive.- Gary N., Enterprise AL
Is Your Pool Table Worth Anything?
Maybe. A quality American-made slate pool table (Brunswick, Olhausen, Diamond) in good condition can be worth real money. A lower-quality import table or one with damaged felt, bent rails, or cracked slate is worth very little.
Before scheduling removal: post it on Facebook Marketplace with the brand and measurements. Include a photo of the underside showing the slate. If it's worth something, someone will come get it - they just need to arrange their own movers, which is a condition you can set.
If it's sat on Marketplace for two weeks with no serious takers, call us.
Does Slate Get Recycled?
Slate doesn't have a great recycling story. It's a natural stone, but the sizes and thicknesses pool tables use aren't in demand. Some slate goes to landscaping or path-building. Most ends up at the landfill as inert fill. It's not an environmental problem - it's just heavy.
Pricing for Pool Table Removal
| Service | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 7-ft table (import) | Call for estimate | Lighter slate, simpler frame |
| 8-ft slate table (standard residential) | Call for estimate | Most common home table |
| 9-ft or oversized table | Call for estimate | Larger slate pieces, heavier rails |
| Basement removal | Call for estimate | Stair navigation + narrower access |
| Table + accessories (cues, rack, lights) | Call for estimate | Full game room clearance |
📞 Ready to Retire the Table?
Call us - we do pool table removals across Dothan and the Wiregrass: (334) 643-1176
What About the Room After?
Once the table is out, most people are surprised how much space they had all along. Post-removal, you might want to have the floor refinished (if there are felt marks or divots from the leg levelers), or just enjoy having a game room that actually feels like a room again.
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Why does pool table removal cost more than regular furniture removal?
The slate handling is the reason. A standard 8-foot table has three 150-lb slate pieces under the felt, plus the frame, rails, and hardware - roughly 700-1,000 lbs total. Three people and proper technique are non-negotiable, and dropping a slate piece means a cracked slate and a dangerous situation.
How heavy is a pool table, really?
A standard 8-foot pool table runs 700-1,000 lbs including three 150-lb slate pieces, the frame, rails, and hardware - it's assembled in the room and has to come out in pieces.
Is my pool table worth selling before I have it removed?
Maybe. A quality American-made slate table from a brand like Brunswick, Olhausen, or Diamond can be worth real money in good condition. A lower-quality import or one with damaged felt, bent rails, or cracked slate is worth very little. Post it on Facebook Marketplace with the brand, measurements, and a photo of the underside slate first.
Does the slate from a pool table get recycled?
Not really - it's natural stone, but the sizes and thicknesses pool tables use aren't in demand. Some slate goes to landscaping or path-building, but most ends up at the landfill as inert fill. It's not an environmental problem, it's just heavy.
What does the disassembly process actually involve?
We remove the pockets and rails, pull the felt, remove and separate the three slate pieces, break down the frame and legs, and load everything in sections - it's not a whole-piece move.
What should I do about my floor after the pool table is gone?
Once the table is out, you might want the floor refinished if there are felt marks or divots from the leg levelers. Most people are surprised how much room they actually had.