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We provide fence removal and haul away services in Valparaiso, IN to clear out old, unsafe, or unwanted fencing. Our crew handles post extraction, debris loading, and site cleanup so your yard is ready for a new fence or open space.
Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso provides professional fence removal throughout Valparaiso, IN, Indiana and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 219-419-7457 or request your free quote.
Start Fresh With Safe, Professional Fence Removal in Valparaiso
Old fences around Valparaiso homes and farms often lean, rot, or rust long before homeowners are ready to replace them. Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso provides complete fence removal and haul away so you can clear the space safely and get ready for something new, or simply open up your yard.
We work on small city lots near downtown Valparaiso, larger yards in subdivisions like Shorewood Forest, and rural properties across Porter County. Whether you have a chain link fence from the 1970s, a rotted wood privacy fence installed by a previous owner, or a rusted livestock fence along a tree line, our crew handles the dirty and difficult work from start to finish.
Our focus is simple: remove the entire fence structure, clean up thoroughly, and leave your property ready for new installation, landscaping, or sale, without you having to rent equipment, wrangle sharp metal, or figure out disposal rules.
What Our Fence Removal and Haul Away Service Includes
Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso offers a true start-to-finish fence removal service. We do far more than just cut panels and stack them at the curb.
A standard fence removal visit usually includes:
• On-site inspection and measurement so we know exactly what materials and posts are involved.
• Utility locator coordination if posts are near gas, water, or power lines.
• Cutting or unfastening panels, rails, and hardware from posts.
• Pulling or cutting posts at or below grade, including removal of concrete footers when requested.
• Disassembly of gates, latches, and specialty hardware.
• Sorting material by type (wood, metal, vinyl, concrete) to streamline disposal and recycling.
• Loading all debris into our trailer or dump truck and hauling it off your property.
• Rough grading and raking of disturbed soil so you are not left with ankle-twisting holes.
You do not need to stack anything at the curb or rent a dumpster. Our team arrives with saws, pry bars, grinders, lifting tools, and hauling equipment, so you simply show us what needs to go and we handle the rest.
Step-by-Step: How Fence Removal Actually Works
When you schedule fence removal with Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso, we follow a clear sequence that keeps your property safe and organized.
1. Site visit and quote: We walk the entire fence line, check access for equipment, note steep slopes or tree roots, and look for signs of buried utilities or sprinkler systems. For older Valparaiso neighborhoods with mixed upgrades over time, this step helps prevent surprises.
2. Utility check: If posts are close to the street, drive, or service entrances, we coordinate with 811 or review existing markings before digging or cutting.
3. Panel and rail removal: We remove gates first, then take out panels or sections systematically. For chain link, we disconnect the fabric from the top rail and pull it into manageable rolls. For wood or vinyl, we remove rails and pickets in sections so debris stays controlled.
4. Post and footing removal: Where possible, we extract posts with their concrete footers using mechanical pullers or digging around the base. If removal would damage nearby structures or roots, we can cut posts below grade so they are no longer visible or a tripping hazard.
5. Clean up and backfill: We backfill post holes with soil or gravel you provide, or with material we bring by request, then rake the disturbed area. This is important in local yards where kids and pets play or where you plan to mow right after removal.
6. Haul away and disposal: All fence material goes in our truck, not your trash cans. We dispose of it according to local Porter County and Valparaiso rules and recycle metal whenever possible.
Throughout the process we keep you informed in case we discover issues such as hidden rot on attached structures or previously unknown property markers.
Types of Fences We Remove Across Porter County
Valparaiso properties include a wide mix of fence types because homes range from older houses near campus to new construction in growing subdivisions and long-standing agricultural parcels. Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso is equipped to remove almost any fence you might have.
We commonly remove:
• Wood privacy fences, including 4, 6, and 8 foot sections with pressure-treated posts and concrete footers.
• Split rail and ranch style fences along front yards or larger parcels.
• Chain link fences with or without privacy slats, in both residential and light commercial settings.
• Ornamental aluminum or steel fences typically found around pools and patios.
• Vinyl privacy and picket fences, including older yellowed or cracked panels.
• Field and livestock fencing, including woven wire and T posts, around hobby farms and larger lots.
Different fence types require different tools and time. For example, a simple 4 foot chain link fence with no concrete usually comes out quickly, while a double-sided wood privacy fence with large gate posts set in deep concrete can take longer and may require additional equipment. We provide clear expectations about timing and approach based on the specific fence on your property.
What Affects Fence Removal Cost in Valparaiso
Homeowners often ask for a ballpark price over the phone, but the cost of fence removal in Valparaiso depends on several concrete factors that we explain during your estimate.
Key cost drivers include:
• Fence length and height: A long 6 foot privacy fence generates more labor and debris than a short decorative fence.
• Post and footing details: Posts set in large concrete footers, especially gate posts, require more work and sometimes machinery. Posts simply driven into soil are faster and cheaper to remove.
• Access and terrain: Fences squeezed between garages and property lines, behind sheds, or along steep grades take longer. Easy truck or trailer access usually lowers cost.
• Material type: Heavy wood and concrete cost more to haul and dispose of than light chain link. Metal can sometimes be recycled, which can offset part of our disposal cost.
• Obstacles and attachments: Fences tied into decks, sheds, or neighbor structures, as well as lines running through heavy brush, can require more careful hand work.
Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso provides written, line item quotes so you can see how these factors affect your price. If you want to save money by keeping certain sections, removing your own gate hardware, or handling backfilling yourself, we can discuss those options honestly so you understand the tradeoffs.
Common Problems We Solve During Fence Removal
Removing an old fence in Valparaiso often uncovers hidden issues. Our experience across local neighborhoods means we know what to look for and how to address it without creating larger problems.
Common challenges and how we handle them:
• Concrete buried deep or spread wide: Some older installers used very large concrete collars. We break these up in manageable sections, then extract them safely so you do not have buried hazards that interfere with landscaping or new posts.
• Property line confusion: In older areas, fences are sometimes several inches off actual property lines. While we are not surveyors, we can show you visible markers we find and work off any survey documents you provide so the area is ready if you plan a new fence in the correct location.
• Tree roots intertwined with posts: Around mature trees common in established Valparaiso neighborhoods, posts and roots can blend. We cut posts in shorter sections, use hand tools near roots, and discuss options if full concrete removal would harm a valuable tree.
• Neighbor coordination: Shared fences can raise questions about who owns what. We can remove only your side, detach your fence cleanly from a neighbor's, or schedule work at a time when both parties are available to approve the plan.
By anticipating these issues, Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso protects your yard, your relationships with neighbors, and your budget.
Preparing Your Property for Fence Removal and What Comes Next
A little preparation from the homeowner makes fence removal smoother and can help avoid delays. Before our crew arrives, we recommend you:
• Secure pets indoors or in a separate fenced area so gates can remain open while we carry materials out.
• Unlock side gates and clear movable items like grills, toys, and furniture away from the fence line.
• Mark sprinkler heads and low-voltage lighting runs if you know where they are located.
• Decide whether shrubs or vines growing on the fence should be preserved or removed with it.
If you plan to install a new fence, Legendary Fence Company Valparaiso can coordinate removal and new installation so you are not left without a boundary for long. For pool areas or yards with active dogs, we can stage the work so only a portion of the fence is down at a time or schedule back-to-back days, depending on material availability and weather.
If you are not replacing the fence, we can leave the ground level and ready for grass seed, garden beds, or other landscaping. We can also flag previous post locations so your landscaper or future installer knows where concrete was removed.
By partnering with a local company that understands Valparaiso soils, weather, and property layouts, you get fence removal and haul away that is efficient, respectful of your yard, and ready for whatever you want to do next with your outdoor space.
