Fence Removal and Haul Away in Bakersfield, CA

Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield handles fence removal and haul away in Bakersfield, CA, when your old fence has reached the end of its life. We dismantle wood, vinyl, chain link, and metal fences, remove posts and concrete as needed, and haul away all debris. Our crew leaves your yard clean and ready for a new fence installation or open space.

Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield provides professional fence removal throughout Bakersfield, CA, California and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 661-220-7146 or request your free quote.

Fence removal in Bakersfield done the practical way

Fence removal sounds simple until you are standing in the Bakersfield heat with a rusted line of posts set in concrete and several tons of old lumber or metal to figure out. Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield focuses on doing fence removal and haul away in a way that is safe, efficient, and realistic for local yards, alleys, and commercial lots.

Our crews work across Bakersfield, from older neighborhoods with narrow side yards to newer tracts with long property lines against canals or ag land. We understand the typical soil here, the way irrigation and pool plumbing are usually laid out, and how older fences were often installed. That lets us plan the removal so we avoid utilities, protect landscaping, and leave the ground in a condition that makes your next step easier, whether that is a new fence, a block wall, or open access for equipment.

We do not treat removal as an afterthought. Fence removal and haul away is its own job with its own risks, costs, and details. This page explains how we actually do the work in Bakersfield conditions so you can decide if you want a full professional removal or a partial DIY approach with our help where it counts, such as post extraction and debris disposal.

How our fence removal and haul away process works

When you contact Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield for fence removal, we start with a site visit, not a guess over the phone. A project manager walks the entire fence line with you, notes access points for trucks or trailers, checks for irrigation and likely utility routes, and looks at how the fence was built. We take photos and measurements so we can accurately estimate labor, disposal weight, and any special handling.

On removal day, we typically start by disconnecting anything attached to the fence. That includes gates, latch hardware, tie backs for vines, attached shade cloth, or customer-installed privacy screens. We clear those first so the main structure can be taken down in larger, more controllable sections.

For wood fences, we usually cut panels into manageable segments using saws and pry bars, then remove rails and pickets from the posts. Posts set in concrete are cut off at or near grade, or fully pulled out if the concrete footing needs to be removed for a new fence line. For metal or chain link fences, we unhook the fabric, roll it tightly for hauling, cut rails at the posts, and then extract or cut the posts depending on what you are planning to build next.

Debris is staged in a designated area on site, then loaded into our dump trailer or truck. We sweep and rake the work area, run a magnet if there were a lot of nails or screws, and remove leftover concrete chunks so you are not tripping over buried footings later. Finally, we do a walkthrough with you before leaving so you can see exactly what has been removed and what has been left in place at your request.

What affects fence removal cost in Bakersfield

Pricing for fence removal and haul away depends on several concrete factors, not a flat per-foot guess. The first driver is length and height. A 6 foot tall fence around an entire corner lot in northwest Bakersfield has far more material and disposal weight than a short run between two side yards in Oleander.

Material type matters. Old redwood or pine fencing is bulky but relatively light, while soaked and termite damaged lumber can be heavier to move and bag. Chain link is fast to cut down but heavier per foot when you add rails, posts, and concrete. Decorative iron or steel has more metal value but also takes more cutting time. Heavier materials increase both labor time and dump or recycling fees.

Post and footing conditions also impact cost. In parts of Bakersfield with hardpan or older fences set in large concrete bells, getting posts out is labor intensive and sometimes requires breaking up the footings with power tools. If you only need posts cut flush to the ground because a new fence will offset or use new footing locations, we can often reduce labor.

Accessibility makes a difference too. If our crew can back a trailer right up to the fence line, removal is faster and cheaper. If we have to hand carry debris down a narrow side yard, through a garage, or up or down steps, we factor that into the quote. Finally, special handling like separating reusable lumber, cutting to specific lengths for your reuse, or coordinating with other contractors on site can slightly change the price.

During the estimate, Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield will explain how each of these local and job specific factors applies to your property so you know exactly why the number is what it is.

Handling concrete footings, utilities, and tricky situations

In Bakersfield, a large share of fence posts are set in concrete. Deciding whether to pull the entire footing or cut the posts at grade depends on your plans. If you are installing a new fence in the same line and want fresh footing, we typically break the old concrete with a jackhammer or breaker, remove it in pieces, and backfill the hole with native soil or base material. If you are changing the layout or moving a property line fence, cutting posts flush and leaving the footing below grade can save time and money without affecting your next project.

Utility and irrigation lines are common problems on removal jobs. Many older fences in Bakersfield have sprinkler lines stapled to the fence or shallow PVC lines running right under the panels. Before we start, we ask you about known irrigation and we visually inspect for valves, backflow devices, and hose bibs. Digging near posts is done carefully, and if we find lines where they should not be, we adjust the removal method so we do not crack PVC or cut drip lines. When a break is unavoidable or an existing line is already damaged, we can cap it off or refer you to local irrigation repair.

We also see a lot of fence lines that share responsibility between neighbors. Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield can remove only your side features and leave specific posts or rails temporarily, or coordinate a shared removal if both owners agree. For fences tied into block walls, sheds, or carports, we separate the structures cleanly and install temporary bracing or barriers if there is a safety concern.

If your fence is failing due to wind damage, vehicle impact, or severe rot, there can be unexpected instability. In those cases, our crew may brace sections before cutting, work from one end only, or stage equipment to prevent a sudden collapse. This careful approach protects nearby windows, vehicles, and landscaping while the structure comes down.

Disposal, recycling, and what happens to your old fence

A major part of fence removal is what happens after the panels are on the ground. Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield includes haul away in our removal service, which means you are not left figuring out how to fit everything into city bins or making multiple trips in a borrowed truck.

We load material so it can be processed correctly. Unpainted or untreated wood is separated when practical so it can go to green waste or appropriate facilities, while painted, stained, or treated lumber is handled according to local disposal rules. Metal components like chain link fabric, steel posts, and iron panels are kept separate when possible and taken to metal recycling yards, which reduces landfill volume and sometimes offsets part of the disposal cost in larger commercial jobs.

Concrete footings and post bases count heavily toward disposal weight. We break these into manageable pieces, load them with skid steers or by hand depending on access, and haul them to facilities that accept concrete and masonry debris. We do not leave piles of broken concrete in your side yard or alley.

If there are re-usable items you want to keep, such as intact gates, decorative iron panels, or salvageable lumber for garden projects, tell us before the crew starts. We can stack those materials neatly on site in a location you choose and then haul the rest. For some commercial and agricultural customers, we also offer phased removal and haul away so operations are not interrupted and only certain sections are taken down at a time.

Preparing for fence removal and what to expect on removal day

There are a few things Bakersfield property owners can do to keep fence removal straightforward and avoid surprises. Before your scheduled removal, move personal items at least several feet away from the fence line. That includes patio furniture, dog houses, storage bins, firewood stacks, and play equipment. Clearing access lets our crew work faster and protects your belongings from dust and accidental damage.

If you have pets, plan ahead so they are secured while the fence is down. We can set up temporary construction fencing or panels in some situations, but it is important to discuss containment during the estimate if your yard must stay enclosed. For pool yards, we follow local safety expectations, so you may need a temporary barrier or to schedule removal and new fence installation as a back to back project.

On removal day, our crew arrives during the agreed time window, reviews the scope with you, and confirms what stays and what goes. If certain shrubs, vines, or trees are growing through the fence, we will ask whether to trim, cut back, or work around them. In Bakersfield, we regularly deal with oleanders, grapevines, and climbing roses along fence lines, and our approach may differ for each.

Noise is moderate and comes from saws, hammers, and possibly a breaker for concrete. We try to group loud work into shorter periods so your neighbors are not subjected to constant noise. Most typical residential fence removal jobs are completed the same day. At completion, we walk the line with you, confirm that posts and concrete are handled as agreed, and ensure the site is left clean enough for your next contractor or our own installation crew.

Legendary Fence Company Bakersfield can also schedule fence removal immediately before a new fence install, so there is minimal time that your property line is open. If you are coordinating multiple trades, such as pool installers or landscapers, we can plan our removal window to give them access at the right time while still keeping your project moving.