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Legendary Fence Company Warwick offers complete fence removal and haul away services in Warwick, RI so you do not have to tackle demolition alone. We safely dismantle old fences, pull posts, and dispose of debris, leaving your yard clean and ready for a new installation. It is the hassle free way to clear worn or unsafe fencing.
Legendary Fence Company Warwick provides professional fence removal throughout Warwick, RI, and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 401-227-3793 or request your free quote.
Straightforward Fence Removal in Warwick, RI
When you are done fighting with a leaning, rotted, or outdated fence, Legendary Fence Company Warwick makes fence removal simple and controlled. We focus on clean, safe removal so you are not left with buried posts, broken concrete, or splintered boards scattered around your yard.
Most of our fence removal calls in Warwick come from three situations: storm-damaged fences after coastal wind events, older wood or chain link that has finally rusted through or rotted at the posts, and homeowners who want to change layouts for pools, pets, or privacy. Whatever your reason, we remove the old fence in a way that protects nearby lawns, gardens, and structures.
Before we touch a single panel, we walk the property with you. We identify property lines based on existing surveys or markers, note sprinkler heads and underground utilities, and talk through any gates, shrubs, or hardscapes that need special care during removal. That initial walkthrough prevents surprises and helps us quote accurately so your final invoice matches what you expect.
How Our Fence Removal and Haul Away Process Works
The actual fence removal starts with disassembly from the top down. Our crew removes rails and panels first, then takes out posts and footings. This keeps heavy sections from tipping or knocking into your house, neighbor structures, or parked vehicles. On tight Warwick lots, especially around older neighborhoods off Post Road and West Shore Road, this kind of controlled takedown matters.
For wood fences, we typically cut sections into manageable pieces, stack them immediately, and pull fasteners to reduce the risk of nails hidden in the grass. With chain link fence removal, we detach the mesh from rails, roll it tightly for transport, then remove posts and tension wire so there is nothing left to snag tires or feet later.
Concrete footings and posts are handled next. We expose each footing, break it up with the appropriate tools, and remove the rubble instead of leaving chunks in the soil. On asphalt or concrete surfaces, like driveways or commercial lots, we cut cleanly around the post so you are not left with jagged edges.
Once everything is out, we rake and magnet-sweep the work area for nails, screws, and metal scraps. Then we load all debris into our truck or trailer for haul away. You are left with a clear, level starting point for a new fence, landscaping, or open yard.
What Drives Fence Removal Cost in Warwick
Legendary Fence Company Warwick prices fence removal based on real factors you can see, not vague flat fees. The three biggest drivers are fence length and height, materials and footing type, and accessibility for our crew and equipment.
A long, 6-foot privacy fence with concrete-set posts costs more to remove than a short, 3-foot picket line without concrete. Heavier materials like steel, ornamental iron, and masonry take longer to cut, extract, and load, which adds to labor costs. Chain link usually sits in the middle, unless there is heavy rust, overgrown vines, or additional security features like barbed wire.
Accessibility in Warwick is often the wild card. If we can back our truck close to the fence line, removal is quicker and less expensive. When we have to hand-carry debris from a tight backyard with no side access, or navigate steep grades or retaining walls, labor time goes up. Overgrown brush, poison ivy, or fences tangled in hedges also affect the quote.
During your estimate, we walk the fence line and point out each of these factors. You will see where the cost comes from and where we can adjust, for example by having you trim heavy vegetation before removal or splitting the project into phases if you are coordinating with other work like a new patio or pool install.
Local Conditions That Affect Old Fences
Warwick fences fail in fairly predictable ways because of our climate and soil. Coastal wind, freeze-thaw cycles, and high groundwater all shorten a fence’s lifespan. Legendary Fence Company Warwick looks at these local issues during removal so the same problems do not carry over to your next fence.
On properties near Narragansett Bay or Conimicut, salt air speeds up rust on chain link and metal posts. We often find posts rotted out right at the soil line and concrete footings that have shifted from repeated freezing and thawing. Farther inland, clay-heavy soil holds moisture against wood posts, which leads to rot below grade, sometimes even when the portion above ground still looks acceptable.
When we remove the old fence, we can tell you what actually failed. Was it undersized posts for wind exposure, shallow footing depth, cheap fasteners, or just age and neglect All of that informs how you should build the next fence, such as using larger posts on corners and gates, deeper footings on exposed lots, or different materials in especially wet sections of the yard.
If you are near wetlands, drainage swales, or shared driveways, we also point out any code or neighbor issues that might have been ignored on the old fence so you do not repeat them. Removing a fence is the best moment to correct location problems before you invest in a replacement.
Handling Utilities, Neighbors, and Permits
Fence removal seems simple until you cut into a sprinkler line or pull a post sitting over an underground utility. In Warwick, older homes often have shallow irrigation piping, buried lighting, and cable lines running close to fence lines. Legendary Fence Company Warwick treats these as real risks, not afterthoughts.
Before digging out posts, we request utility markouts when needed and ask you to show us any known irrigation or drainage features. Our team hand digs close to marked areas rather than using heavy equipment right on the line. If we find unmarked utilities, we stop and show you so the next steps are a joint decision, not a surprise.
We also pay attention to boundary issues. Many older fences were installed slightly over the property line or shared informally. If a section clearly serves both yards, we recommend you talk to your neighbor in advance so removal does not cause conflict. We can coordinate timing and access through side yards if everyone agrees.
Permits for pure removal are usually minimal, but if your fence is tied into a pool barrier or retaining wall, different rules may apply. We advise you during the estimate if any special conditions exist, and when we are also installing a new fence, we plan the removal so pool or pet containment is maintained throughout the project.
Why Choose Legendary Fence Company Warwick for Fence Removal
You can hire any junk hauler to cut down a fence, but careful removal is different from demolition. Legendary Fence Company Warwick approaches fence removal with the same precision we put into new installations.
We are used to working in tight coastal neighborhoods, on sloped lots near Apponaug, and in backyards with limited access. We bring the tools, trucks, and crew size appropriate to your property so the job is done in a day in most residential cases, not dragged out over a week.
If you are planning to replace the fence, we can sequence removal and installation to minimize how long your yard is open. For homes with dogs or pools, we can remove in sections and set temporary panels or stage the new fence install immediately after removal so you are not left unsecured overnight.
We also handle haul away responsibly. Usable metal is separated for recycling, and debris is disposed of at proper facilities, not left at the curb for you to deal with. At the end of the job, you get a clear yard, no leftover posts, no piles of rotting lumber, and a clean starting point for whatever comes next.
