King County, Washington
Fence Removal in Mercer Island
Posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean.
Fence Removal in Mercer Island, WA: posts pulled, concrete footings out, line raked clean. We cover King County and the surrounding area with the right rig for the job and a free on-site estimate.
Mercer Island has about 25,302 residents in King County, and every one of those households eventually has a job like this. Wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when Puget Sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them.
- Licensed & insured
- Free on-site estimate
- Same-week scheduling
- Donate & recycle first
- Boats, RVs & oversized loads
- 20 states covered
Mercer Island, WA
Fence Removal in Mercer Island, done the Mercer Island way
Smaller towns like Mercer Island get exactly what Seattle gets: a free on-site estimate, the right rig, and a swept spot when we leave.
Most Washington counties run their own transfer stations and charge by weight, and mattresses and appliances often carry separate fees. We know which King County facilities take what, and that is part of the job.
The busiest time for fence removal in Washington is predictable: wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when puget sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them. Call before the rush and you get your pick of days.
What we handle
Fence Removal in Mercer Island: 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 Mercer Island
Here is how a fence removal job in Mercer Island 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.
Washington rules
Titles, disposal, and Washington rules for fence removal
Washington does not require a permit for residential fence removal, but disposal facilities have rules about what they accept and what carries a fee. Most Washington counties run their own transfer stations and charge by weight, and mattresses and appliances often carry separate fees.
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.
Wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when Puget Sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them.
Why now
Why Mercer Island stops putting it off
Most fence removal calls from Mercer Island 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.
- Wet winters rot boats and campers fast, and spring is when Puget Sound marinas and storage lots push owners to deal with them.
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 Mercer Island
Every fence removal call from Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island ends up
People ask, and they should. Here is the path everything takes after it leaves Mercer Island.
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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 Mercer Island
A few minutes before the crew arrives in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island takes
Most of what makes fence removal go smoothly is decided before the truck leaves. This is the gear behind a Mercer Island 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.
Nearby
Fence removal near Mercer Island
We also handle fence removal in Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton and Federal Way and the rest of King County. Same process.
Questions from Mercer Island
Fence Removal in Mercer Island: 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 Mercer Island?
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 Washington?
Yes. Lucky Hauling carries general liability and auto coverage for every job in Washington. Ask the office for a certificate of insurance and we will email it before the crew arrives.
Which areas near Mercer Island do you cover?
All of King County, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kent and Renton. If you are outside that, we still probably cover you; check the Washington page for the full city list.
How do I set up fence removal in Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island?
Not necessarily. Many Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island actually go?
Donatable items go to donation partners, metal and cardboard are recycled, and the rest goes to a licensed transfer station or landfill. Most Washington counties run their own transfer stations and charge by weight, and mattresses and appliances often carry separate fees.
Next step
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That is everything you need to know about fence removal in Mercer Island. The rest is a form or a call. We answer during business hours, confirm a window, and show up in it.
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