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Fence Removal in California

Posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean.

Fence Removal across California: posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean. Lucky Hauling covers Southern California, the Bay Area and the Central Valley and beyond with the rig the job needs and a free on-site estimate. Searching "fence removal near me" brought you to the right place.

California is where the jobs get big: RVs parked on Inland Empire lots for a decade, sailboats abandoned in Delta sloughs, and estate cleanouts in houses that have not changed since the seventies. We are built for exactly that scale.

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Fence Removal in California: where we work and what we see

We serve 468 cities and towns in California, from Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose to the small towns in between, across Southern California, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, the Inland Empire, the Central Coast and the Sierra foothills.

California landfill fees are among the highest in the country and mattresses, e-waste, and appliances with refrigerant all have mandatory recycling paths. Every load goes to the right facility for the county it came from.

Fire season cleanouts, marina crackdowns on derelict boats in the Delta, and year-round backyard pool and RV removals keep the calendar full every month.

What we handle

Fence Removal in California: what we take

The short version: if it fits the description below, we take it. The long version is on the phone with whoever answers.

  1. 01

    Wood privacy and picket fences

    Privacy, picket, split-rail, and stockade fencing of any age.

  2. 02

    Chain link and welded wire

    Mesh, posts, top rail, and hardware, rolled and recycled as scrap.

  3. 03

    Vinyl and composite fencing

    Vinyl panels and posts, including the steel or aluminum inserts.

  4. 04

    Wrought iron and metal panels

    Iron and aluminum panels, gates, and finials recycled for metal.

  5. 05

    Post and concrete footing extraction

    Concrete footings pulled and holes backfilled so the new fence can go in the same line.

  6. 06

    Gates, rails, and hardware

    Everything that hangs on the fence, including gates and hardware.

How it works

How fence removal works in California

Here is how a fence removal job in California runs from the first call to the last sweep.

  1. 01

    Walk the line

    Mark what stays, confirm the property line, and check for buried utilities before we pull posts.

  2. 02

    Panels down

    Boards, panels, and mesh removed and stacked for the trailer.

  3. 03

    Posts and footings out

    Posts pulled with the footing, holes backfilled and tamped.

  4. 04

    Clean line

    Hardware picked up with a magnet, the line raked, and the debris hauled for recycling and disposal.

Why now

Why California stops putting it off

Most fence removal calls from California come after months of "we'll deal with it." Here is why the people who called last week were glad they did.

  • Fence installers charge a premium to remove the old fence and often want it gone before they arrive.
  • A leaning fence is a liability with a neighbor on the other side.
  • Rotten posts snap in the next wind storm.
  • Fire season cleanouts, marina crackdowns on derelict boats in the Delta, and year-round backyard pool and RV removals keep the calendar full every month.

From the truck

Fence removal jobs, as we found them.

  • Red dump truck with an empty trailer on a gravel lot under storm cloudsTruck and trailer, ready
  • Scrap lumber and debris piled on a hay wagon in front of a log cabinConstruction debris haul
  • Dump trailer loaded with household junkLoaded and leaving
  • Pole barn packed with furniture and equipmentPole barn cleanout
  • Top-down view of a crew loading furniture into a truckLoading day
  • Two crew members carrying items to a truck in a drivewayCrew at work

Straight talk

What fence removal does not include

Two things every fence removal customer should know before booking anyone, including us:

  • We do not install fences. Book your installer, then book us for the day before.
  • Property-line disputes are between you and the neighbor; we remove only what you own and mark.

Coverage

Fence Removal across California's regions

California is not one market. Each region has its own access issues, disposal facilities, and seasonal rhythm.

  • Southern California, around Los Angeles: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
  • The Bay Area, around San Jose: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
  • The Central Valley, around Fresno: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
  • The Inland Empire, around Riverside: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
  • The Central Coast, around Santa Barbara: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
  • The Sierra foothills, around Sacramento: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.

Sound familiar?

Common fence removal situations in California

Every fence removal call from California starts with a story, and most of them sound like one of these.

  1. 01

    Installer arrives Monday

    The new fence company quoted extra to remove the old one and wants it gone before they show up.

  2. 02

    Leaning into the neighbor's yard

    Rotted posts, a lean that gets worse every storm, and a neighbor who has mentioned it twice.

  3. 03

    Opening up the yard

    The chain link went up for a dog that is no longer around, and the yard would be better without it.

  4. 04

    Sale prep

    A broken fence in the listing photos costs more than removing it.

Cities

Fence Removal by city in California

Every city below has its own fence removal page with local rules, disposal notes, and nearby coverage. Major metros first.

Questions

Fence Removal in California: your questions

Do you pull the concrete footings?

Yes. Posts come out with the footing so the new fence can go in the same line.

Can you leave some sections?

Yes. Mark what stays and we remove the rest.

Do you offer same-day fence removal in California?

Often, yes. Call early in the day for the best chance at a same-day window, and ask for the first open window if today is full. Next-day is almost always available.

Are you licensed and insured for fence removal in California?

Yes. Lucky Hauling carries general liability and auto coverage for every job in California. Ask the office for a certificate of insurance and we will email it before the crew arrives.

Which areas near California do you cover?

All of the California area, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco. If you are outside that, we still probably cover you; check the California page for the full city list.

How do I set up fence removal in California?

Photos are fastest. Tell us what it is, where it sits, and how soon you need it gone, and we schedule the on-site estimate.

Do I need to be home for fence removal in California?

Not necessarily. Many California customers meet us at the start and leave, or approve by text from photos the crew sends. Someone does need to say yes before anything is loaded.

What should I do before the crew gets to California?

Very little. Decide what stays, point it out or tape it, and clear a path if it is easy. Set aside anything with personal data you want to keep. The crew does the rest.

Can you get it out of a tight spot in California?

Yes. Narrow stairs, basements, and backyards with no gate are normal. We carry it out by hand and protect the floors on the way.

What if the weather is bad on the day?

Rain does not stop most jobs. Lightning, ice, and high wind do, especially for boat lifts and tow work. If we have to move your window we tell you as early as we can and reschedule at no charge.

Where does the junk from California actually go?

Donatable items go to donation partners, metal and cardboard are recycled, and the rest goes to a licensed transfer station or landfill. California landfill fees are among the highest in the country and mattresses, e-waste, and appliances with refrigerant all have mandatory recycling paths.

Next step

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