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We offer fence removal and haul away services in Youngstown, OH to safely clear old, damaged, or unwanted fencing from your property. Our crew dismantles wood, chain link, vinyl, and metal fences, pulls posts, and removes concrete as needed. All debris is loaded and hauled off site for proper disposal. Prepare for a new fence or open yard without the heavy lifting or mess.
Legendary Fence Company Youngstown provides professional fence removal throughout Youngstown, OH, Ohio and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 330-537-1147 or request your free quote.
Fence removal in Youngstown handled start to finish
When you are ready to get an old fence off your Youngstown property, Legendary Fence Company Youngstown handles the entire fence removal and haul away process for you. That includes disconnecting and tearing down the fence, pulling posts and concrete, cutting materials down to safe sizes, loading everything, and taking it to the proper disposal or recycling facility.
We start by walking the property with you. We look at the fence line, gates, corners, and how close the fence sits to neighbors, garages, driveways, or utilities. In Youngstown, a lot of older fences run close to shared property lines, so we verify what belongs to you and where we can safely work. If any permits or HOA approvals are needed for the new fence that will replace it, we flag that right away so you do not have delays later.
Before we remove a single section, we call in utility locates when needed. Many older Youngstown neighborhoods have shallow gas lines, cable, or electric running near fences. We do not just assume post locations are safe. We plan how to remove each run of fence to avoid damage to siding, landscaping, and driveways. Everything is scheduled so your yard is not a construction site for days on end.
How our fence removal and haul away process works
On removal day, our crew from Legendary Fence Company Youngstown begins by detaching any gates, hardware, and loose panels. We separate materials at the start, for example wood, chain link, or vinyl, since they need different handling at the dump or recycling center. We then cut long sections into manageable pieces so they can be carried out without hitting windows, cars, or nearby structures.
For wood fences, we typically remove rails and pickets first, then focus on posts. With chain link fences, we roll the mesh as we go, cut it at corner posts, and remove the top rail and tension wire before tackling posts. If you have an older metal fence with rusted fasteners, we use grinders, reciprocating saws, and bolt cutters so we do not rack the posts around and crack nearby concrete or pavers.
Once the visible fence is down, we deal with the fence posts and footers, which is the part most homeowners underestimate. Many Youngstown fences have posts set in large concrete bells below the frost line. We dig around each post, use pry bars or jack equipment, and in some cases cut the concrete into smaller chunks. Our goal is to remove as much of the buried concrete as reasonably possible so your new fence layout is flexible and your lawn can be restored.
All debris is carried to our dump trailer and strapped down for safe transport. We sweep or rake the work area for nails, screws, and sharp metal cutoffs, then do a final walkthrough with you. If you are planning a new fence installation with us, our crew marks key spots and takes measurements during this visit so the replacement goes smoothly.
What affects fence removal cost in Youngstown
Fence removal costs in Youngstown can vary a lot, and we are upfront with how pricing works so you can budget accurately. Legendary Fence Company Youngstown bases fence removal and haul away pricing on several real factors we see every day locally.
The first big driver is fence length and height. A 4 foot chain link fence around a small backyard is much faster and easier to remove than a 6 foot privacy fence wrapped around a large corner lot. Material type also matters. Chain link usually removes faster but can create a bulky, heavy load. Old wood fences may come apart easily but often leave behind many broken posts and nails. Vinyl and ornamental steel can be slower because you have to prevent bending or breaking surrounding elements while cutting.
The second factor is how the posts were installed. Posts set directly in soil or shallow concrete collars are typically straightforward. Posts in large bell shaped footers or deep frost footers, which are common in older Youngstown properties, take more time, tools, and sometimes additional labor. If posts are tight against driveways, retaining walls, or buried utilities, we work more carefully and may need to cut concrete in sections, which affects labor time.
Access is another cost factor. If we can back a trailer close to the fence line, removal and haul away go faster. If everything has to be hand carried a long distance, through tight side yards, or around landscaping features, that adds time. Lastly, disposal costs in the Youngstown area differ for mixed loads, clean wood, and metal. We often separate recyclable metal like chain link and steel posts to reduce dump fees, and we pass those savings through where possible.
We are happy to give you a clear, written quote that breaks out labor and haul away, and if you are also booking new fence installation with us, we can often bundle pricing so the total project comes out more economical.
Local timing, weather, and site prep tips
Youngstown weather has a direct impact on fence removal. Legendary Fence Company Youngstown works year round, but certain times are simply easier and more efficient. Spring and fall tend to be ideal, since the ground is soft enough to dig around posts but not overly saturated or frozen. In mid winter, especially after a deep freeze, concrete footers can be extremely stubborn, which may add time to the job.
Summer fence removal is very common in Youngstown, especially after storms or when homeowners are tackling bigger outdoor projects. During peak summer, scheduling a couple of weeks ahead helps you secure the time slot you want. If you plan to replace the fence before winter, we recommend removing the old fence and completing installation by early fall so the ground conditions stay favorable.
Before our crew arrives for fence removal, there are a few simple prep steps that keep the day running smoothly. We ask that yards be reasonably clear of pet waste, toys, and personal items along the fence line. If there are vines, shrubs, or tree branches grown tightly into the fence, let us know during the estimate. We can cut and remove basic vegetation, but heavy landscaping removal can be priced as a separate line item.
It also helps to plan ahead for pets and kids. Once we start removing sections, your yard may be open on one or more sides. We recommend having pets secured indoors or at a neighbor’s home and letting kids know to stay away from the work area. If you share a fence with a neighbor, giving them a heads up is courteous, and we can coordinate access through their yard if needed, with their permission.
Why hire Legendary Fence Company Youngstown for fence removal
Many homeowners start fence removal themselves and quickly realize it is a bigger job than it looks. Concrete footers are heavier than expected, fence panels can be awkward and sharp, and arranging disposal for a full fence is not as simple as putting it at the curb. Legendary Fence Company Youngstown brings the tools, manpower, and dump capacity to get it done safely and efficiently.
We carry the right equipment for tough Youngstown jobs. That includes post pullers, jack systems, demolition saws, grinders, and heavy duty digging tools, as well as the safety gear to protect your property. Our team is trained to prevent damage to nearby siding, decks, pools, and landscaping. When we work along property lines, we are careful about how we stage materials so nothing ends up on your neighbor’s side without permission.
Our fence removal and haul away service is also designed to set up your next step, whether that is a full replacement fence or leaving the area open. If you are planning a new fence, we can advise whether to keep certain post locations, how to adjust layout for better privacy or parking, and what materials might work best for Youngstown’s freeze and thaw cycles. If you just want a clean slate, we can fill post holes with topsoil, rough grade the area, and leave you with a yard that is ready for seeding or other projects.
You get clear communication from start to finish, including written estimates, scheduled arrival windows, and a final cleanup that leaves the space usable the same day in most cases. Our goal is to remove the stress along with the fence.
