If your old wooden fence has deteriorated and hurts your home’s curb appeal, your best bet would be to replace it with a new vinyl or aluminum fence. However, the process of taking down an old fence and disposing of the debris can be a daunting task for any homeowner. 

Tearing Down Your Fence in Fort Worth

Fence teardown involves uprooting the unwanted fence and removing it from your property quickly and carefully. Junk King is Fort Worth’s go to professionals for quick fence and shed teardowns if you want the job completed professionally and quickly without damaging your lawn or property. Whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring a professional, the following quick tips will highlight the overall process. 

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5 Ways for Fence Tearing Down

Before getting the crowbar out and taking down your fence, ensure the fence is actually yours. Some fences are built on property lines partially owned by both homeowners. Check with your city planning office to confirm if there are any ownership records, or simply seek permission from your neighbor – in writing. Once that is out of the way, here are five ways to tear down a fence:

1: Reusing Your Fence Posts?

If you plan to put up another fence after removing the old one, you might want to retain your original fence posts, especially if they are still in good shape. Simply use a saw to vertically cut along the sides of the fence panels to disconnect them from the post. Do this on both sides of the post and carefully pull off the interior fencing from the posts.  

Alternatively, you can dismantle the fence board by board. You’ll need to use a hammer to hit the boards inwards toward the rail. Once the nails begin to stick out, pull them out with the backside of your hammer and carefully wiggle the board free.

2: Getting Rid of The Fence Debris.

When you push on your posts and realize you can easily move them, it’s a sign you have damage such as termites or rotting. If you don’t plan to keep the old posts, remove the fencing following the same procedure as highlighted in option one and then cut the posts off at the base using your saw. Set the old posts aside with the rest of the fencing for proper disposal.

3: Concrete Debris Removal.

Some fence posts may not be affixed in concrete blocks. If that is the case, you can simply wiggle the posts back and forth until you can pull them out of the ground. But if your fence was covered in concrete to enhance firmness, you can either leave the concrete blocks in the yard or take them out of the ground. 

If you choose to remove the concrete blocks to pave the way for a new fence, you can use a Shovel and a Crowbar. Just dig next to the block to create room so you can push the crowbar under the block and pull it from the ground. Another option is to use a sledgehammer to break up the cement block and remove the disintegrated pieces from the ground. If you’re not sure what to do with any concrete debris on a project like this, don’t hesitate to call Junk King Fort Worth. 

4: Dealing With Utilities

Buried electric cables, gas lines, and other utilities can make the process of removing and installing a fence more complex. Have a professional mark the location of your utility lines before embarking on the project, particularly if your fence is close to a utility monitor or electrical panel. 

5: Total Job Cleanup

You’ll need to dispose of all the fencing materials properly if you don’t plan on keeping them. This is where we come in! Our team of professionals can come in do a total job cleanup- leaving your yard in pristine condition. 

Make Fence Tear Down Hassle-Free with Junk King

Tearing down a fence involves heavy lifting, robust tools, and possibly a lot of sweat, maybe even some tears. If your fence appears stubborn, any technique you employ may require some maneuvering. So, if you don’t feel confident enough to take down your own fence, it’s always a smart idea to call us with the experience to handle that job for you.

At Junk King Fort Worth, we understand how stressful and time-consuming the process can be. We provide professional fence teardown and disposal services to take the burden off your shoulders and give you peace of mind. Our team is committed to a two-hour appointment window and will always bring the right tools for the job to ensure it’s done right the first time! Contact us today to schedule your consultation!