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Who They're For and What They Solve
Fence removal is the complete teardown and disposal of an existing fence line. That means unfastening or cutting panels, pulling every post, extracting the concrete footings buried below grade, backfilling the holes, and hauling all material off the property. Done right, it leaves flat, workable ground behind.
Property owners call us when a fence has rotted, leaned, or blown down, and when a new fence, pool, patio, addition, or landscaping plan needs the old line gone first. Removal is the first phase of most fencing projects we take on at Mr. Local Services, where you can see the full range of work our crews handle.
An abandoned or failing fence is a real liability. Rotted posts drop panels on cars, kids, and pets, exposed nails and torn chain-link cause injuries, and leftover concrete footings block any future post hole within inches of the old line. Removing it clears the hazard and the obstruction at the same time.
Our Services
Every removal job we quote covers four distinct scenarios, and most properties need a combination of them.
We strip pickets and rails first, then pull posts with a jack or mini excavator rather than snapping them at grade. Rotted wood, termite damage, and split posts all come out whole. You get a clear line with no buried stubs left to fight later.
Chain-link fabric gets unclipped and rolled, top rails and tension bars separated, and terminal posts extracted intact. We keep the steel sorted for recycling instead of dumping it. This is the fastest removal type, and long runs often finish in a few hours.
Vinyl and composite sections come apart at the rail pockets so panels lift out clean instead of shattering. Reusable pieces get set aside if you plan to salvage them. Brittle, sun-damaged vinyl gets bagged carefully so no sharp fragments stay behind in the grass.
This is the part most contractors skip. We dig out the full concrete plug, not just the post, then backfill and tamp the void with soil. Your new posts can go exactly where you want them, at proper depth, with no concrete in the way.
Not sure which approach your situation needs? We assess first and recommend only what’s necessary, no upsells.
Why Homeowners Choose Mr. Local Services
Your quote includes labor, footing extraction, hauling, and landfill fees in one number. We have never billed a removal customer a surprise disposal charge.
We magnet-sweep the line for nails and screws, backfill and tamp every hole, and rake the ground smooth. Find debris after we leave and we return free.
Standard residential runs under 200 feet come out in a single visit. Estimates go out within 24 hours and scheduling typically opens within 48.
We have been removing fences since 2011 under a fencing contractor license, $2M general liability, and workers' comp on every crew member.
How It Works
Call 951-458-6466 and describe your fence line. We measure on site, confirm material and footing type, and quote a flat per-foot price within 24 hours.
We file the utility locate before anyone digs, then lay protection over access paths and stage the haul-away trailer.
Panels come down, posts and concrete footings come out, holes get backfilled and tamped. Standard runs finish the same day.
Magnet sweep, rake, and load-out. We walk the line with you before the trailer leaves the property.
Pricing
Most residential fence removal runs $3 to $8 per linear foot, with typical single-line jobs landing between $450 and $1,400. Four factors move that number: fence material and height, whether posts are set in concrete, access for equipment and the haul trailer, and total footage.
Wood and chain-link sit at the low end. Ornamental metal, tall privacy panels, and heavy concrete footings sit at the high end. Your quote always includes labor, post and footing extraction, hole backfill, loading, hauling, and landfill or recycling fees. Removal booked together with new fencing saves a second mobilization charge.
Yes, footing extraction is included in every standard quote. We dig out the full concrete plug, then backfill and tamp the hole.
We do. Loading, transport, and landfill or recycling fees are built into your per-foot price, so nothing stays on your property.
Most residential runs under 200 feet finish in one day. Longer lines, heavy footings, or tight access can push into a second day.
We hold a fencing contractor license, $2M general liability, and workers' comp on every crew member. Certificates are available on request.
Yes, and it is cheaper. Tearing out and rebuilding in one booking saves a mobilization charge, and our fence replacement service how that combined pricing works.
Call 951-458-6466 with your approximate footage and fence type. We measure on site and send a flat quote within 24 hours.
Free estimates go out within 24 hours and most removals are scheduled within two days. Call now and lock in a flat per-foot price backed by our clean-site guarantee.
