Fence Demolition & Removal
Fence removal has two boundaries to clarify: the sections coming down and the property you are authorized to work on. 810 Demo & Junk Removal reviews ownership, access, and post removal before scoping a fence demolition project in Genesee County.
Panels alone are not the whole job when posts sit in concrete or connect to a gate, deck, or neighboring fence. Free estimates can also cover combined deck-and-fence removal jobs, with a separate description of each structure and the ground disturbance involved.
Projects We Handle
- Wood privacy fences with concrete-set posts
- Chain-link fencing with rails, mesh, and tension hardware
- Vinyl fence sections with concealed post reinforcement
- Gate and gate-post removal from unused entrances
- Partial fence removal while retaining adjoining sections
- Combined fence and deck demolition along shared access routes
When You Might Need This
- Leaning posts and broken panels no longer provide a useful enclosure
- A new fence installer needs the old materials cleared
- A driveway or landscaping project requires a wider opening
- You want to remove an enclosure without disturbing a neighbor's fence
Why Customers Call 810 Demo
Removal limits marked first
Identifying end posts and shared connections helps distinguish your fence from adjoining sections that must remain.
Post work defined honestly
Pulling a concrete footing, cutting a post, and leaving a footing are different outcomes that belong in the written scope.
Access and enclosure planned together
Gate openings, pets, and the timing of replacement fencing can be discussed before the existing boundary is opened.
How the Process Works
- 1
Identify the authorized fence line
Review the sections, ownership information, and any shared-post concerns; resolve disputed boundaries before removal is scheduled.
- 2
Measure sections and inspect posts
Assess fence length, height, materials, gates, vegetation, and visible signs of concrete or embedded reinforcement.
- 3
Arrange locating and removal details
Address MISS DIG 811 before pulling posts or excavating footings, identify private utilities, and agree on treatment of the resulting holes.
- 4
Dismantle sections and remove scoped supports
Take down mesh or panels, handle the agreed posts and concrete, haul debris, and check retained adjoining sections.
Where the Debris Goes
Removed panels, posts, mesh, rails, gates, and included concrete are collected for appropriate disposal or recycling where accepted. Tangled wire and exposed fasteners are managed as demolition debris, while treated fence lumber is kept out of ordinary yard-waste loads.
What Your Free Estimate Covers
- Fence length, height, construction, and gate count
- Exact start and end points of authorized removal
- Post extraction, cutting, or footing retention choices
- Vegetation interference and equipment access
- Debris hauling and agreed hole-filling responsibilities
- Any adjoining deck sections included in the same project
Common Complications
- A fence may straddle a boundary or share posts with another owner
- Concrete footings can extend into roots or nearby hardscaping
- Vines and trees may be woven through chain-link mesh
- Private electrical, irrigation, or pet-containment lines may cross posts
- Removing a gate post may destabilize a section intended to remain
Safety & Permit Considerations
Fence work is reviewed against applicable Michigan and local requirements, including any demolition permit question for the building department. MISS DIG 811 coordination is required before planned post pulling or excavation, and private lines need separate identification where applicable; property-line uncertainty and suspect coatings or materials are assessed per project.