Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Fence Removal in Blakely
Posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean.
Fence Removal in Blakely, PA: posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean. We cover Lackawanna County and the surrounding area with the right rig for the job and a free on-site estimate.
Blakely has about 6,659 residents in Lackawanna County, and every one of those households eventually has a job like this. Long winters, old housing stock, and Poconos campers that never came home make spring cleanout season intense.
- Licensed & insured
- Free on-site estimate
- Same-week scheduling
- Donate & recycle first
- Boats, RVs & oversized loads
- 20 states covered
Blakely, PA
Fence Removal in Blakely, done the Blakely way
Blakely is small, and that changes nothing about how the job runs: on-site estimate, the right rig, and a clean spot when we leave.
Pennsylvania's older neighborhoods mean tight alleys and rowhouse access, and everything comes out by hand when the truck cannot get close. We know which Lackawanna County facilities take what, and that is part of the job.
The busiest time for fence removal in Pennsylvania is predictable: long winters, old housing stock, and poconos campers that never came home make spring cleanout season intense. Call before the rush and you get your pick of days.
What we handle
Fence Removal in Blakely: 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.
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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 Blakely
Here is how a fence removal job in Blakely runs from the first call to the last sweep.
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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.
Pennsylvania rules
Titles, disposal, and Pennsylvania rules for fence removal
Pennsylvania does not require a permit for residential fence removal, but disposal facilities have rules about what they accept and what carries a fee. Pennsylvania's older neighborhoods mean tight alleys and rowhouse access, and everything comes out by hand when the truck cannot get close.
Hazardous materials are the one hard limit: paint, solvents, chemicals, and asbestos go through your county's household hazardous waste program, not through us. Everything else we sort for donation and recycling first.
Long winters, old housing stock, and Poconos campers that never came home make spring cleanout season intense.
Why now
Why Blakely stops putting it off
Most fence removal calls from Blakely 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.
- Long winters, old housing stock, and Poconos campers that never came home make spring cleanout season intense.
From the truck
What fence removal looks like on the day.
- Truck and trailer, ready
Construction debris haul
Loaded and leaving
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.
Sound familiar?
Common fence removal situations in Blakely
Every fence removal call from Blakely starts with a story, and most of them sound like one of these.
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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 Blakely ends up
People ask, and they should. Here is the path everything takes after it leaves Blakely.
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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 Blakely
A few minutes before the crew arrives in Blakely saves an hour on site. None of it is heavy lifting.
- 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 Blakely takes
Most of what makes fence removal go smoothly is decided before the truck leaves. This is the gear behind a Blakely 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.
Choosing a company
What to ask any fence removal company
Whoever you hire for fence removal, these questions will tell you in two minutes whether they are the right ones.
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Will they sort, or just haul?
For estates and hoarding situations, sorting is the job. Ask how they handle documents, photos, and valuables.
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Can they work with an executor remotely?
Video walkthroughs, photo documentation, and a single point of contact matter when you are not local.
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Are they insured?
General liability, auto, and a certificate on request. Non-negotiable in someone else's home.
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Do they know when to call a specialist?
Biohazard, mold, and structural issues need licensed remediation. A good cleanout company knows where their job ends.
Nearby
Fence removal near Blakely
We also handle fence removal in Scranton, Dunmore, Carbondale, Old Forge and Archbald and the rest of Lackawanna County. Same process.
Questions from Blakely
Fence Removal in Blakely: 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 Blakely?
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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Lucky Hauling carries general liability and auto coverage for every job in Pennsylvania. Ask the office for a certificate of insurance and we will email it before the crew arrives.
Which areas near Blakely do you cover?
All of Lackawanna County, including Scranton, Dunmore, Carbondale and Old Forge. If you are outside that, we still probably cover you; check the Pennsylvania page for the full city list.
How do I set up fence removal in Blakely?
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 Blakely?
Not necessarily. Many Blakely 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 Blakely?
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 Blakely?
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 Blakely actually go?
Donatable items go to donation partners, metal and cardboard are recycled, and the rest goes to a licensed transfer station or landfill. Pennsylvania's older neighborhoods mean tight alleys and rowhouse access, and everything comes out by hand when the truck cannot get close.
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