Fence Removal in Woodland, CA
Woodland Fencing connects Woodland homeowners and property owners with independent, licensed local fence contractors for removal only: the old fence out, the footings dug, the wire and posts gone, and a clean line left behind for whatever comes next.
CALL (530) 379-4447 Request a Free Quote →Fence Removal Jobs in Woodland
Removal is its own job when there is no new fence going in, or when the new fence is coming from someone else:
- Old wood fences. Boards, rails and posts pulled, concrete footings broken out or dug, nails raked up.
- Chain link. Fabric rolled, posts pulled or cut, footings removed. The steel goes to a recycler.
- Iron fence and gates. Panels unbolted or cut, posts out, concrete removed from the line.
- Barbed wire and field fence on acreage. Wire wound up and hauled, T-posts pulled, wood posts dug. See ranch fencing.
- Partial removal. A section taken out for a new driveway, a pool build, an ADU, or a side yard that becomes RV parking.
- Haul-away. Everything leaves on the contractor’s trailer, including the concrete. Nothing left in a pile for the homeowner to deal with.
If a new fence is going on the same line, book the tear-out and the build as one job. See fence replacement. One crew and one quote costs less than two.
What Removal Involves
The posts are the work. Boards come off in minutes. A post set in a bag of concrete twenty years ago is a hole to dig, a footing to break or pry out, and a hundred pounds of concrete to lift onto a trailer. On a 150 foot fence that is eighteen or twenty of them. A contractor with a post puller or a small machine does in a morning what takes a homeowner a weekend and a sore back.
Shared fences need a conversation first. If the fence sits on the property line, the neighbor has a say in its removal, and California’s Good Neighbor Fence law expects notice before a shared fence comes down. Removing a line fence without that conversation starts arguments that a five minute talk would have avoided. The contractor removes what you own and leaves what you do not.
Footings matter for whatever comes next. A fence line that will become a driveway, a pool deck or a new fence needs the old concrete out, not cut off at grade. A line that becomes lawn can have the footings cut below the surface. Say what the line is becoming and the quote matches it.
Typical Fence Removal Cost in Woodland
| Job | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Wood fence removal with footings, per linear foot | $4 to $9 |
| Chain link removal, per foot | $3 to $7 |
| Iron fence removal, per foot | $5 to $12 |
| Field fence and T-posts on acreage, per foot | $2 to $5 |
| Typical 150 ft wood fence, all in with haul-away | $700 to $1,400 |
| Minimum job charge | $250 to $450 |
Concrete footings that have to be broken out, a line blocked by sheds or landscaping, and dump fees on a heavy iron fence move the number. The contractor quotes your final price after a free on-site look.
Fence Removal FAQs
Can I keep some of the boards?
Yes. Say so at the quote visit and the crew stacks the boards you want instead of loading them. Old redwood boards are worth keeping for a garden project.
What happens to the old fence?
Wood goes to the landfill or a green waste facility depending on treatment. Steel and iron go to a recycler. Concrete goes to a concrete recycler. The dump fees are part of the quote.
How long does removal take?
A 150 foot wood fence with footings is a half day to a full day for a crew with the right tools. Chain link is faster. Iron with heavy footings is slower.
Do I need the neighbor’s permission?
For a fence on the shared line, the neighbor is a co-owner and should be told before it comes down. For a fence inside your line, no. The contractor can usually tell which one it is, and a survey settles it when it is close.
Get a Free Fence Removal Quote in Woodland
CALL (530) 379-4447Related: Fence replacement · Fence repair · Fence cost guide · Who owns a shared fence · Woodland Fencing home. Woodland Fencing connects homeowners and businesses with independent, licensed local fence contractors. Quotes are free and the contractor sets your final price after an on-site look.