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Fence Removal Cost in Hampton Roads: Prices by Fence Type and What's Included
Fence removal costs about $500 on average, and most homeowners pay $300 to $750, according to Angi's 2026 fence removal cost guide. Angi puts removal at roughly $3 to $7 per linear foot, depending on the fence material, length, footings and access.
This guide covers prices by fence type, what pushes a quote up, the utility-marking and permit steps in Virginia, and what a complete removal should include.
Fence removal cost by fence type
National averages per linear foot from Angi:
| Fence type | Typical national cost per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $3 to $4 |
| Vinyl | $3 to $4 |
| Wood picket | $3 to $4 |
| Wood split rail | $3 to $5 |
| Wrought iron | $4 to $6 |
| Concrete | $4 to $7 |
For scale, Angi lists $300 to $400 to remove 100 feet of chain link. A typical backyard privacy fence can run several hundred feet, so measure before you compare quotes.
Disposal changes the math. HomeGuide puts old fence removal and disposal at $10 to $20 per linear foot, well above removal-only rates. Always ask whether a quote includes haul-off.
Treat all of these as starting points, not a local quote. Mr Demo Pro quotes fence removal per project, based on linear footage, material and post type. Estimates are free.
What changes the price
Length: most pricing is per linear foot, so total footage drives the total.
Material: chain link rolls up quickly. Wrought iron and concrete are heavy and slow to cut and load.
Posts and footings: posts set in concrete take far longer to pull than posts set in soil.
Condition: rotted wood breaks apart as it comes down, which adds cleanup time.
Gates and extras: gates, hardware and attached planters or lattice add work.
Vegetation: vines and roots grown into the fence line have to be cleared first.
Access: a fence the truck can pull up to costs less than one far from the driveway.
Haul-off: disposal and dump fees are often listed separately.
What a full fence removal includes
Mr Demo Pro's fence removal service follows four steps:
Assessment. The crew evaluates the fence and property to choose the best removal approach.
Panel removal. Panels, gates and hardware come off the posts.
Post removal. Posts and concrete footings come out of the ground.
Final cleanup. Debris is cleared, holes are filled, and all fence materials are hauled away.
Some low quotes cut posts off at ground level and leave the footings. That saves time today, but buried concrete gets in the way of a new fence, a garden bed or sod later. Ask each company whether footings come out.
Before work starts: utilities, permits and property lines
Mark underground utilities
Pulling concrete footings means digging. Virginia's Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act requires a locate request to the notification center (VA811) before any excavation or demolition. Utility operators generally have until 7 a.m. on the third working day after the request to mark their lines, so build that into your schedule.
Permits
Fence permit rules vary by city and often depend on whether a pool is involved. Chesapeake's permit guide, for example, requires a building permit for fences when there is a pool and a zoning permit when there is not. If you are replacing the fence, the new one will likely need a permit, so check with your city before the old one comes down. If the fence surrounds a pool, plan the replacement barrier first.
Confirm whose fence it is
A fence on or near a property line may belong to a neighbor or be shared. Confirm ownership, and talk to your neighbor, before anyone removes it.
Older wood fences and treated lumber
Many older wood fences were built with arsenic-treated (CCA) lumber. The EPA ended its use for most residential products, including residential fencing, after December 2003. The EPA advises never burning treated wood and not reusing it as mulch. Local disposal rules can be stricter, which is one more reason haul-off belongs in the quote.
Removing a fence with a deck or shed
If a deck, shed or concrete pad is coming out too, ask for everything on the same estimate so one crew can plan the whole job.
How to get an accurate fence removal quote
Have these details ready when you call:
Approximate length in feet
Fence material and height
Number of gates
Whether posts are set in concrete, if you know
Vines, shrubs or trees along the fence line
How close a truck can get
Fence removal FAQ
How much does fence removal cost in Hampton Roads?
National averages run about $3 to $7 per linear foot, or $300 to $750 for a typical job. Mr Demo Pro quotes each fence based on footage, material and post type, and estimates are free.
Do you remove the posts and concrete footings?
Yes. Posts and concrete footings come out of the ground, and the holes are filled.
Is haul-off included?
Yes. Mr Demo Pro removes all fence materials, posts and debris and leaves the property ready for a new fence or landscaping.
Do I need to call 811 before fence removal?
If posts or footings will be dug out, yes. Virginia law requires a locate request before excavation or demolition.
Do I need a permit to remove a fence?
Rules vary by city and are stricter around pools. Check with your city's building or zoning office, especially if you are replacing the fence.
Get a free fence removal estimate
Mr Demo Pro removes old, damaged and unwanted fences across Hampton Roads. Tell us the length, material and post type, and we will give you a free quote. Call 757-848-4559 or request a free quote online.
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