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Our fence removal and haul away services in Huntsville, AL clear out old, damaged, or unwanted fencing quickly and safely. We handle dismantling, post extraction, and debris loading so your yard is ready for a new fence or open space. Avoid the hassle and heavy lifting with our professional removal crew. Trust us to leave your Huntsville property clean and prepared for what is next.
Legendary Fence Company Huntsville provides professional fence removal throughout Huntsville, AL, Alabama and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 256-462-5722 or request your free quote.
Straightforward Fence Removal in Huntsville, AL
When it is time to get an old fence out of the way, Legendary Fence Company Huntsville focuses on one thing: remove it completely and cleanly so you can move forward with your property plans. We do not try to patch fences that are at the end of their life. We give you a clear assessment, a firm plan, and a clean site when we are done.
Most of the calls we get in Huntsville for fence removal are for storm damaged privacy fences, rotted posts on older wood fences, chain link that has become an eyesore, or property line changes after a new survey. Our crews are used to tight backyards in subdivision neighborhoods, rocky soil on the outskirts of town, and fences built close to driveways or HVAC units. We plan the removal around your yard, your neighbors, and your schedule so the disruption is as short as possible.
If you are preparing for a new fence, a pool, a home addition, or you simply want your yard opened up, we can remove the existing fence and haul everything away in one coordinated job. Legendary Fence Company Huntsville can also handle removal on rental properties and estate properties, even if you are not onsite, as long as we have clear access and written approval.
How Our Fence Removal Process Works
Legendary Fence Company Huntsville follows a consistent step by step process so there are no surprises.
First, we walk the fence line with you if you are available. We identify property line markers, check for shared sections with neighbors, locate gates, and look for obstacles like irrigation heads, shallow cables, or landscape lighting. We also note any sections that may need to stay in place temporarily, for example to keep pets contained until a new fence is installed.
Second, we plan the removal method. For wood and vinyl, we usually remove sections panel by panel, then pull posts. For chain link, we cut and roll the fabric, then detach rails and posts. For ornamental or steel fences, we cut welds or bolts, remove panels, then pull or cut posts. In rocky or compacted Alabama clay, we bring tools to break up concrete footers cleanly so we are not leaving tripping hazards.
Third, we perform the removal and loading. Panels, rails, pickets, and hardware go straight into our trailer or dumpster so debris does not spread across your yard. We collect nails, screws, and wire off the ground with magnets in driveways or areas where tires and bare feet are likely.
Last, we do a walkthrough. We confirm all agreed fence sections are gone, check that gates are removed or secured as requested, and note any post holes or low spots that need backfilling or extra leveling.
What Drives the Cost of Fence Removal
Fence removal costs in the Huntsville area depend on a few very specific factors. Legendary Fence Company Huntsville prices jobs based on what it actually takes to remove your fence safely and haul it away, not a one number guess.
The first driver is fence length and height. A 300 foot, 8 foot tall privacy fence simply has more material and more posts than a short run of 4 foot chain link. More material means more labor time and more dump fees. Second is the type of material. Treated wood, vinyl, ornamental steel, chain link, and farm fencing all require different tools and disposal methods. For example, concrete filled steel posts in ornamental fencing take more time to pull or cut out than simple metal T posts in a field.
Third, the condition of the fence matters. Rotten wood can snap off at ground level and leave buried posts that must be dug out. Storm twisted chain link may need to be cut into small sections to remove it safely around vehicles, buildings, or AC units. Overgrown vines and brush also slow the process because we have to cut vegetation away before we can see and remove the structure.
Access is often the biggest variable. A wide, flat driveway where we can back a trailer right to the fence line costs less than a steep, narrow side yard where everything must be carried out by hand. Fences in backyards with no vehicle access, tight townhouse lots, or fences built against retaining walls take more time, which affects the estimate.
When we quote fence removal, we explain exactly what we see on your property and how that affects the price, so you understand where every dollar is going.
Handling Common Fence Removal Problems
Older fences around Huntsville often come with surprises. Legendary Fence Company Huntsville is used to dealing with issues that other companies try to avoid, and we plan for them up front.
Buried concrete is a frequent problem. Many older fence posts were set in large, irregular concrete footers. When we pull a post, we either remove the entire footer or cut it down well below grade, then backfill with soil so there is no trip hazard and your yard is ready for new work. We do not leave random concrete mounds along your property line.
Another issue is unclear property lines. If a new survey shows that your existing fence is over the line, we can remove it section by section while respecting boundary markers and nearby structures. We coordinate with you and, if needed, your neighbor so there are no surprises about which sections are coming down.
Utilities are a concern in many Huntsville neighborhoods because of buried power, cable, and sprinkler lines that run near fence lines. We ask you about known lines and can request utility locates in critical areas. During removal, we hand dig around posts that sit close to marked lines to reduce the chance of damage.
For rental and occupied properties, we also plan around pets and parking. We can stage removal by section so animals are not suddenly without a barrier, and we schedule heavy hauling at times that avoid blocking driveways as much as possible.
What Happens After the Fence Is Gone
Removing the fence is only part of the job. Legendary Fence Company Huntsville pays close attention to what your yard looks like once the last post is out and the last board is loaded.
After removal, we haul all fence materials and associated debris off your property. That includes old rails, pickets, posts, broken concrete, brackets, and standard hardware. If the old fence had add ons like wire mesh for pets, wind screens, or privacy slats on chain link, those are also removed and loaded out.
We then address the ground. Post holes and voids where concrete was removed are backfilled with available soil on site unless you request otherwise. If you are planning a new fence installation with us, we can leave specific areas open for new posts and coordinate timing so your yard is not exposed any longer than necessary.
For homeowners who are not replacing the fence right away, we can rough grade the old fence line to make mowing easier and reduce trip hazards. We also discuss temporary solutions, like simple barriers or caution tape, if there are safety concerns near drop offs, pools, or steep slopes once the fence is gone.
If you are pairing removal with a new fence build, our team often completes both tasks. That means the crew that removes your existing fence knows exactly how and where the new fence will sit, which reduces mistakes and keeps the project moving efficiently.
Why Work With Legendary Fence Company Huntsville
Legendary Fence Company Huntsville focuses on clean, predictable fence removal and haul away, not quick tear downs that leave problems behind for you to deal with.
We are a local company, so we understand typical Huntsville subdivision layouts, HOA expectations, and common lot conditions from Redstone Arsenal housing areas to older neighborhoods with mature trees and uneven ground. That local familiarity lets us give more accurate time frames and prepare for the type of soil, access, and fence construction we are likely to encounter on your property.
We carry the tools, vehicles, and manpower to handle small residential yards, large corner lots, and multi acre rural fence lines. Our crews use appropriate cutting tools, pry bars, concrete breaking tools, and loading equipment so we can work efficiently without unnecessary damage to surrounding landscaping or hardscapes.
Most important, our communication is straightforward. You get a clear description of what will be removed, how debris will leave your property, what condition the fence line will be left in, and when the work will be finished. If you choose to add new fence installation, we coordinate both phases so you are not juggling multiple contractors.
If you are in Huntsville or nearby communities and need old fencing taken down and hauled away, Legendary Fence Company Huntsville is set up to handle the entire process from the first cut to the final clean up.
