Fence Removal, Priced Upfront
Old wood, chain-link, vinyl or metal fencing torn down post to post and hauled away, footings included.
What Fence Removal Includes
Fence removal covers tearing down an existing fence — wood, chain-link, vinyl or metal — and hauling away every panel, post and gate. That includes digging or breaking out posts that were set in concrete, not just pulling panels off the rails.
- Wood privacy fence tear-down and disposal
- Chain-link fence removal
- Vinyl and PVC fence removal
- Metal and wrought iron fence demolition
- Post and concrete footing removal
- Gate removal
- Fence line clearing ahead of a new install
A rotted wood fence coming down before a new one goes up
A chain-link fence removed around a pool that's being filled in
An old property-line fence cleared out after a backyard redesign
Who Books Fence Removal
Homeowner replacing an old fence
Taking down a worn-out or storm-damaged fence before the new one goes up.
Pool owner
Removing fencing around a pool that's being filled in or replaced.
Property manager
Clearing a boundary fence between rental units or at turnover.
Landscaper
Removing a fence ahead of a backyard redesign or new hardscape.
Neighbors splitting a project
Replacing a shared property-line fence together.
How Long Fence Removal Takes
A short run or single gate can come down in under an hour. A full backyard fence usually takes a few hours, and a full property perimeter can run most of a day. Concrete-set posts are what stretch it most, since each one has to be dug or broken out on its own.
- A short run or gate
- A single section or gate, usually under an hour.
- A full backyard fence
- A typical yard's worth of fencing, a few hours.
- A full property perimeter
- Fencing around the whole lot, sometimes most of a day.
How Pricing Works
Fencing isn't heavy to haul once it's down — the real cost is getting it down. Pulling nailed or screwed panels apart, prying posts out of concrete footings, and separating wood from metal like chain-link mesh or gate hardware takes labor time before a single piece hits the truck. Concrete-set posts are usually the biggest swing factor, since each one takes real time to dig or break free.
Concrete-Set Posts
Posts set in concrete footings have to be dug or broken out one at a time, which adds labor most panel-only jobs don't have.
Fence Material
Wood pulls apart differently than chain-link mesh or vinyl panels, and mixed materials mean more sorting before disposal.
Length and Layout
A straight backyard run goes faster than a fence with corners, gates or sections wrapping a sloped yard.
Access to Load Out
Fencing along a side yard or behind a locked gate means more carrying distance to the truck than a fence facing the street.
Send a photo of the fence line and what it's made of, we quote a fixed price, and the crew shows up with pry bars and a truck — no surprises once we start.
Fence Removal vs Renting a Dumpster
Fencing is one of the few jobs where a dumpster is a real option — if you're willing to pull the panels and dig the posts yourself.
| Factor | Fence Removal with a crew | Renting a dumpster |
|---|---|---|
| Labor | We pull panels and dig or break out posts. | You take the fence down before anything goes in the bin. |
| Concrete footings | We break out concrete-set posts as part of the job. | You're on your own getting posts out of concrete. |
| Timeline | Down and hauled in one visit. | A bin can sit for days while you work through it. |
| What happens to the load | We split metal off to a scrap recycler. | Metal and wood usually go in mixed. |
| Suitability | Best when you want the whole tear-down handled. | Fine if you're already pulling the fence down yourself. |
If you're comfortable pulling panels and don't mind digging out posts, a dumpster can work fine for a straightforward wood or chain-link fence. Once concrete footings or a long fence line are involved, having a crew do the pulling too usually saves the weekend.
What We Can and Can't Take
We take
- Wood fence panels and posts
- Chain-link fencing and posts
- Vinyl and PVC fencing
- Wrought iron and metal fencing
- Gates and gate hardware
- Concrete fence footings once freed
- Fence sections tied to retaining walls
We can't take
- Hazardous waste
- Paint and solvents
- Asbestos-containing material
- Tires
- Medical waste
- Propane tanks
Paint and old chemicals need to go through PaintCare's free drop-off program, and hazardous items like propane tanks belong at the Miramar Household Hazardous Waste facility, not in our truck.
Where Your Load Actually Ends Up
What happens to old fencing depends on what it's made of. Metal has a clear place to go; wood and vinyl mostly don't, unless it's still in good enough shape to reuse.
Recycled
Metal fencing — chain-link, wrought iron, aluminum — usually goes to a scrap recycler.
Donated
Sound wood panels or gates in decent shape can sometimes go to a reuse outlet instead of a landfill.
Landfilled
Rotted wood, vinyl, and broken panels that aren't reusable go to a transfer station.
How to Get Ready for Fence Removal
- Clear anything stacked or leaning against the fence line.
- Let us know which posts, if any, are set in concrete.
- Unlock gates or point out the access point if the fence sits behind another gate.
- Move pets and clear a path along the fence line.
- Flag any sections shared with a neighbor's property.
None of it's required — it just means less time spent waiting instead of pulling fence.
Fence Removal Near Me — How Our Coverage Works
Most people typing this want a crew that'll pull the fence themselves, not a pointer toward a dumpster. Coverage runs by area across the county rather than from a fixed shop, so giving us your ZIP with a quote request is how we confirm your address.
Give us your ZIP when you request a quote and we'll confirm coverage.
Where We Offer Fence Removal
Fence removal is available throughout San Diego County — we're building out dedicated city pages as coverage grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you dig out the concrete footings, or just cut the posts?
We remove posts fully, including the concrete footing, when that's part of the job. We can also cut at grade if that's all you need.
Can you remove just one section or a damaged panel?
Yes — we take full fence lines or just the section that needs to come out.
What happens to the old fencing once it's hauled away?
We sort it. Metal usually goes to a scrap recycler, and wood typically goes to a transfer station.
Do you remove the gate and hardware too?
Yes, gates, hinges and latches come down along with the rest of the fence.
Do you handle fence removal in my neighborhood?
Crews cover San Diego County by area rather than a fixed territory. Put the ZIP on the quote form and we'll come back either way.
Will removing my fence affect a shared property line with my neighbor?
If the fence sits on a shared line, it's worth talking to your neighbor before we start — we only remove what you've asked us to.
Tell us what needs to go
Send a photo, get a fixed price, pick a window. No charge for the estimate.
(858) 859-0089