the Empire State
Fence Removal in New York
Posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean.
Fence Removal across New York: posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean. Lucky Hauling covers New York City, Long Island and the Hudson 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.
Long Island marinas, Hudson Valley barns, and Buffalo garages. New York jobs range from tight-access city work to acreage upstate, and we plan for both.
- Licensed & insured
- Free on-site estimate
- Same-week scheduling
- Donate & recycle first
- Boats, RVs & oversized loads
- 20 states covered
the Empire State
Fence Removal in New York: where we work and what we see
We serve 419 cities and towns in New York, from New York City, Buffalo and Rochester to the small towns in between, across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Western New York, Central New York, the Capital Region, the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks.
Downstate disposal is expensive and regulated, so we route carefully and sort for recycling to keep costs down. Every load goes to the right facility for the county it came from.
Long Island boat season, upstate winters, and city turnovers keep the schedule full from ice-out to first snow.
What we handle
Fence Removal in New York: what we take
Fence removal in New York covers more than most people expect. If it is on this list, we have done it, and if it is not, ask anyway.
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Wood privacy and picket fences
Privacy, picket, split-rail, and stockade fencing of any age.
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Chain link and welded wire
Mesh, posts, top rail, and hardware, rolled and recycled as scrap.
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Vinyl and composite fencing
Vinyl panels and posts, including the steel or aluminum inserts.
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Wrought iron and metal panels
Iron and aluminum panels, gates, and finials recycled for metal.
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Post and concrete footing extraction
Concrete footings pulled and holes backfilled so the new fence can go in the same line.
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Gates, rails, and hardware
Everything that hangs on the fence, including gates and hardware.
How it works
How fence removal works in New York
From "can you take this?" to "it's gone" is usually one visit. This is the order it happens in.
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Walk the line
Mark what stays, confirm the property line, and check for buried utilities before we pull posts.
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Panels down
Boards, panels, and mesh removed and stacked for the trailer.
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Posts and footings out
Posts pulled with the footing, holes backfilled and tamped.
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Clean line
Hardware picked up with a magnet, the line raked, and the debris hauled for recycling and disposal.
Why now
Why New York stops putting it off
Nobody schedules fence removal for fun. These are the reasons New York homeowners finally pick up the phone.
- 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.
- Long Island boat season, upstate winters, and city turnovers keep the schedule full from ice-out to first snow.
From the truck
Fence removal jobs, as we found them.
- Truck and trailer, ready
Construction debris haul
Loaded and leaving
Pole barn cleanout
Loading day
Crew at work
Straight talk
What fence removal does not include
A few things we will tell you up front, because you would rather hear them now than on the day.
- 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 New York's regions
New York is not one market. Each region has its own access issues, disposal facilities, and seasonal rhythm.
- New York City, around New York: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- Long Island, around Islip: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- The Hudson Valley, around Poughkeepsie: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- Western New York, around Buffalo: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- Central New York, around Syracuse: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- The Capital Region, around Albany: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- The Finger Lakes, around Rochester: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
- The Adirondacks, around Plattsburgh: residential and commercial jobs, with loads going to the nearest transfer station.
Sound familiar?
Common fence removal situations in New York
If one of these sounds like your New York situation, you are in the right place. If it does not, we still want to hear about it.
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Installer arrives Monday
The new fence company quoted extra to remove the old one and wants it gone before they show up.
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Leaning into the neighbor's yard
Rotted posts, a lean that gets worse every storm, and a neighbor who has mentioned it twice.
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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.
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Sale prep
A broken fence in the listing photos costs more than removing it.
Afterward
Where fence removal material from New York ends up
People ask, and they should. Here is the path everything takes after it leaves New York.
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Keep, donate, sell, dispose
Every cleanout is sorted into those four piles with you or your representative before loading starts.
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Donation runs
Usable furniture, kitchenware, books, and clothing go to donation partners, and we can bring back receipts for the estate.
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Documents and valuables
Anything you flag is set aside and handed to you. Sensitive paperwork can be routed to a shredding service.
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Licensed disposal
The remainder goes to a licensed transfer station or landfill. Nothing is dumped.
Before we arrive
How to prepare for fence removal in New York
You do not need to do much before a fence removal crew arrives in New York, but three small things make the day go faster.
- Mark the sections that stay with tape or flags.
- Confirm the fence is yours and on your side of the line.
- Call 811 or your utility locator if posts are near buried lines; we will not dig until it is clear.
Equipment
What fence removal in New York takes
Most of what makes fence removal go smoothly is decided before the truck leaves. This is the gear behind a New York job.
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Multiple loads, one day
Trailers and trucks staged so a whole-house cleanout keeps moving instead of waiting on a dumpster swap.
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Sorting and staging
Tables, bins, and labels so keep, donate, sell, and dispose stay separate all day.
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Protection
Floor runners, door-frame guards, and corner protection for homes that are about to be listed.
Cities
Fence Removal by city in New York
Every city below has its own fence removal page with local rules, disposal notes, and nearby coverage. Major metros first.
Questions
Fence Removal in New York: 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 New York?
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 New York?
Yes. Lucky Hauling carries general liability and auto coverage for every job in New York. Ask the office for a certificate of insurance and we will email it before the crew arrives.
Which areas near New York do you cover?
All of the New York area, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Yonkers. If you are outside that, we still probably cover you; check the New York page for the full city list.
How do I set up fence removal in New York?
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 New York?
Not necessarily. Many New York 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 New York?
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 New York?
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 New York actually go?
Donatable items go to donation partners, metal and cardboard are recycled, and the rest goes to a licensed transfer station or landfill. Downstate disposal is expensive and regulated, so we route carefully and sort for recycling to keep costs down.
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