Interactive 8-Zone Fence Demolition Blueprint
Exclude Zone
Panels Only / Cut Flush
Pull Dirt-Set Posts
Concrete Footings + Roots
Estimated Total Fence Removal Cost
$1,695
Typical Contractor Quote Range: $1,441 – $1,949
Panel Demolition & Post Pulling Labor:
$1,124
Concrete Footing Extraction & Root Clearing:
$196
Post-Hole Dirt Backfill & Tamping:
$116
Roll-Off Dumpster & Landfill Tonnage Fees:
$259
How to Use This Interactive Fence Removal Cost Calculator
Tearing down an old fence involves much more than knocking down rotten pickets—contractors price jobs based on whether the posts are set in dirt or encased in 70-pound concrete footings, plus landfill tonnage fees. Our Interactive 8-Zone Fence Removal Cost Calculator lets you map each side of your yard to get an accurate demolition and disposal estimate.
- Click Any Fence Zone on the Blueprint: Tap directly on any of the 8 yard zones—including the Rear Boundary, Left & Right Side Lines, Front Return Wings, or Gate Posts—to cycle through four demolition methods: Exclude Zone (Slate), Panels Only / Cut Posts Flush (Yellow), Pull Dirt-Set Posts (Orange), or Extract Concrete Footings + Roots (Red).
- Select Your Existing Fence Material: Choose between chain link, wood privacy, vinyl, composite, or heavy wrought iron fencing to adjust the base labor rate and debris weight per linear foot.
- Scale Your Perimeter Length: Drag the footage slider to match your exact yard measurements, automatically calculating the number of fence posts (spaced 8 feet on center) and total debris tonnage.
- Toggle Disposal & Replacement Discounts: Include roll-off dumpster fees, post-hole dirt backfilling, or check the bundle discount box if the same crew is installing your new fence.
Key Features of Our Fence Demolition & Haul-Away Estimator
1. Concrete Slug vs. Cut-Flush Post Math
- Concrete Footing Extraction (Red): Pulling posts encased in concrete requires a high-lift farm jack, tripod winch, or jackhammer, adding $15–$30 per post in labor and 60+ lbs per post in disposal weight.
- Reusing Sound Metal Posts (Yellow): If you have existing galvanized steel posts that are still plumb, you can strip the old panels and slide a new wood-infill system over them—explore our FenceTrac vs. Slipfence comparison to see how metal-frame systems work.
2. Debris Weight & Landfill Tonnage Calculator
- Automatic Pound & Ton Conversion: Calculates the combined weight of waterlogged wood panels, hardware, and concrete post slugs so you know what size roll-off dumpster or junk trailer to rent.
- Upgrading After Tear-Out: Planning to replace rotted 4×4 wood posts with a longer-lasting hybrid fence? Check out the best Slipfence alternatives before ordering your replacement materials.
Fence Removal Cost Breakdown by Material & Post Extraction
Use the reference table below to compare average per-linear-foot removal prices, debris weights, and post extraction costs across common residential fence types:
| Existing Fence Material | Panels Only / Cut Flush (/Ft) | Full Tear-Out + Posts (/Ft) | Avg. Debris Weight (Per 100 Linear Ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Link Fence (4 ft – 6 ft) | $2.25 – $3.50 / linear ft | $3.50 – $6.00 / linear ft | 700 – 1,200 lbs (Recyclable Steel Mesh & Pipe) |
| Wood Privacy Fence (Pine / Cedar) | $3.50 – $5.00 / linear ft | $5.25 – $9.50 / linear ft | 1,600 – 2,800 lbs (Higher w/ Concrete Slugs) |
| Vinyl / PVC Privacy Fence | $3.00 – $4.50 / linear ft | $4.75 – $8.50 / linear ft | 1,100 – 2,100 lbs (Bulky Hollow Panels) |
| Wrought Iron / Ornamental Steel | $5.00 – $7.00 / linear ft | $7.50 – $14.00 / linear ft | 2,200 – 3,600 lbs (Heavy Welded Panels & Footings) |