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We offer fence removal and haul away services in Johnson City, TN so you do not have to deal with old, damaged, or unwanted fencing. Our crew safely tears out posts, panels, and concrete, then loads and disposes of all materials. This leaves your property clean and ready for a new fence or open yard.
Legendary Fence Company Johnson City provides professional fence removal throughout Johnson City, TN, Tennessee and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 423-524-9933 or request your free quote.
Straight talk about fence removal in Johnson City
If you have an old fence leaning, rotting, or just in the way, Legendary Fence Company Johnson City can remove it and haul everything off so you get a clean, usable space again. Around Johnson City, we get a lot of calls after storms, property sales, and neighbor disputes when a fence is suddenly no longer wanted. Our fence removal service is set up to handle all of that, from a few rotten posts in the backyard to long property-line fences along fields or commercial lots.
We work with all common fence types in East Tennessee, including rotting pressure treated wood, rusted chain link, bent aluminum, broken vinyl panels, and old barbed wire along rural edges. Each material comes out a little differently, and our crew plans the removal so your yard, landscaping, and utilities stay safe. The goal is simple: you should not have to touch a post, rent a tool, or load a single panel into a truck.
Customers in Johnson City often need fence removal on tight lots in neighborhoods like North Johnson City or around older homes that have multiple layers of fence from previous owners. We are used to weaving materials out through side yards, over retaining walls, or down steep driveways without tearing up your grass or blocking traffic. Before we start, we walk the site with you and explain exactly how we will get the fence out and what your yard will look like at the end.
How our fence removal and haul away process actually works
When you call Legendary Fence Company Johnson City for fence removal, we start with a short phone discussion about fence length, material, age, and access to the yard. In many cases we can give a ballpark estimate from photos you text or email. For larger or more complicated runs, especially on hillsides or near Buffalo Mountain slopes, we schedule a quick on-site visit so pricing is accurate.
On removal day, we begin by locating utilities. If posts are near power, gas, or marked water lines, we adjust our removal method to avoid damage. We also look for shallow sprinkler lines and low voltage lighting commonly installed along fence lines in newer Johnson City subdivisions. Next, we clear a safe working path, moving lawn furniture or temporary items away from the fence.
For wood fences, we usually remove rails and pickets first using pry bars and saws, then cut posts off near ground level or pull them out completely if the concrete size and soil conditions allow. In our area, older wood fences often sit in clay with wide concrete footers, so we decide on a case by case basis whether full concrete extraction makes sense or if a flush cut is better to avoid unnecessary yard damage.
Chain link fences are cut into manageable sections. We release tension from the top rail and fabric, roll the chain link into tight bundles, and remove posts one by one. In some rocky parts of Johnson City, especially closer to the mountains or older farm properties, posts can be set in rock or large concrete collars. In those cases we bring heavier tools or a small auger to break the concrete so it can be safely removed or cut below grade.
Once the fence is down, we load all material into our trailer, including nails, brackets, ties, and broken concrete. We rake and magnet sweep where needed to catch stray nails or metal bits. Our crew does a final walkthrough with you so you can see exactly what is gone and confirm that the area is cleaned up the way you expected.
What drives the cost of fence removal in Johnson City
Fence removal pricing depends on a few real world factors, not guesswork. At Legendary Fence Company Johnson City, we explain these items in plain language so you know what you are paying for before we start.
Length and height come first. A 30 foot backyard section behind a townhome is faster and cheaper to remove than 300 feet of 6 foot privacy fence running along the back of a large lot. Height matters because taller fences usually have more material and larger posts.
Material is the next factor. Light wood pickets and short posts come out faster than heavy steel, double gates, or commercial chain link with concrete footers. Vinyl and ornamental metal usually fall in the middle. Old farm barbed wire seems simple, but overgrown vines and brush in rural or edge-of-town areas can slow things down.
Concrete and soil conditions also affect cost. In much of Johnson City we see posts set with wide, deep concrete sleeves in dense clay. Pulling those out cleanly takes more labor and sometimes special equipment. If you only need posts cut off below grade, cost can be lower because we do not have to remove every block of concrete.
Access matters too. A fence line we can back a trailer close to along a driveway costs less than one tucked behind a house three terraces down a steep hill, where every piece has to be carried out by hand. Narrow gates, steps, or tight spaces between houses in neighborhoods like Towne Acres can add time.
Finally, disposal volume and special handling affect price. Mixed loads with metal, wood, and large concrete chunks take more sorting and hauling than a simple wood fence. If there is hazardous material, such as asbestos containing panels or lead painted railroad ties, special disposal rules apply. We will tell you upfront if we see anything like that so you can decide how you want to proceed.
Common problems we solve during fence tear outs
Fence removal often uncovers surprises, especially on older properties around Johnson City where fences have been added, repaired, and mixed over decades. Legendary Fence Company Johnson City has seen most of these issues before, and we have standard ways to handle them.
Hidden property line confusion is common. Sometimes a fence is not actually on the survey line, or a neighbor has attached their panels to your posts. We cannot resolve legal disputes, but we can remove only your side of the fence, detach neighbor sections cleanly, and leave shared posts in place when requested. When you have a survey, it helps to have it handy so we are removing the right structure.
Tree roots and overgrowth are another challenge. Old fences running through wooded edges often have vines locked through chain link or roots grown around posts. We carefully cut vegetation away, then remove the fence in sections to avoid tearing up tree trunks or damaging healthy roots. When brush is heavy, we can include brush cutting and disposal as an added service so you are left with a clear line.
Old concrete and rocky ground can turn a simple post pull into a difficult job. In many Johnson City yards, previous owners poured large irregular concrete blobs around posts. We use digging bars, post pullers, and when needed, concrete saws or small powered equipment. Where full removal would cause too much yard damage, we may recommend cutting posts and concrete slightly below grade and backfilling with soil so the area is safe and level.
We also deal with metal hazards like protruding nails, screws, and rusted wire. Our crew uses gloves, eye protection, and magnet sweepers. At the end of the job we walk the line by foot, checking for tripping hazards, leftover metal, and small debris so pets and kids can safely use the yard again.
For customers planning a new fence, we keep the future layout in mind while removing the old one. That might mean preserving a specific section of footing, leaving a gate opening clear for equipment access, or grading the line so the new fence installs smoother and straighter.
What to know before you schedule fence removal
A little planning before we arrive makes fence removal smoother, faster, and sometimes cheaper. Legendary Fence Company Johnson City encourages customers to think through a few items in advance.
First, decide whether you want to remove any attached items. This could be string lights, planters, hose reels, privacy screens, or neighbor-installed dog panels. If something is sentimental or valuable, take it off the fence before our crew arrives so it does not get damaged or hauled off by accident.
Next, consider property lines and neighbor communication. If your neighbor believes the fence is theirs or has built onto it, talk with them ahead of time. In many Johnson City neighborhoods, fences were built right on the line and ownership is unclear. A short conversation can prevent conflict when we start cutting and hauling.
Clear access to the fence line as much as possible. Move grills, play sets, vehicles, and yard equipment away from gates and typical paths we would use to carry materials. If pets will be outside, make sure they have another secure area or plan to keep them indoors while work is underway.
If you plan to build a new fence, let us know what type and where it will go. We can remove the old fence in a way that makes the next build easier, such as fully extracting posts where new posts will be set or leaving a temporary section of fencing for pet containment until the new line is ready.
Finally, ask about recycling options. Some metal fences can be recycled, and in a few cases, usable wood sections can be repurposed. We handle standard disposal as part of haul away, but if you have a preference for how materials are handled, mention it during the estimate and we will tell you what is realistic for your specific fence and site.
