Rotted decks and leaning fences are among the most common small demolition jobs we get called for. Veteran Pro Demolition removes both across Tyler and East Texas — including the posts and footings, which is the part most people underestimate.
Decks
- Wood decks — pressure-treated, cedar, redwood
- Composite and PVC decking
- Elevated decks and multi-level structures
- Pool decks and surrounds
- Screened porches and covered decks
- Deck stairs, railings, and built-in seating
- Storm-damaged and structurally unsafe decks
Deck footings are usually concrete piers set well below grade. Pulling them takes more effort than cutting the posts at ground level and walking away — which is what a cheap quote often means in practice. Leaving footings in place is fine if you are rebuilding on the same footprint; it is a problem if you want lawn or a patio there.
Tell us your plan for the space and we will remove or leave them accordingly.
Fences
- Wood privacy fence — pickets, panels, and posts
- Chain link, including top rail and gates
- Wrought iron and ornamental metal
- Vinyl and composite fencing
- Barbed wire and field fencing
- Retaining wall timbers
- Storm-damaged and collapsed fencing
Fence posts are almost always set in concrete. Removing the footings is what turns a fence teardown into real work, and it is the difference between a lot you can mow and a lot with fifteen concrete plugs in it.
One Thing to Check First: Whose Fence Is It?
Worth raising before we schedule, because it causes genuine disputes.
A fence on or near a property line may be shared, may belong to your neighbor, or may sit slightly on the wrong side of the line. Removing a fence that turns out not to be entirely yours is an awkward conversation at best.
If the fence is on a boundary, it is worth a word with the neighbor and a look at your survey before we start. We are not attorneys and cannot resolve a boundary question — but we would rather mention it than have you find out afterward.
Also worth checking: HOA rules in some neighborhoods require a fence to be maintained rather than simply removed.
Call 811 Before Anything Is Dug
Fence lines run right past gas, electric, water, and communication lines, often at exactly the depth a post footing sits. This is one of the more common ways a small job becomes a serious incident.
We arrange utility locating before removing footings. It is free, it takes a few days, and it is not a step to skip because someone is in a hurry.
What Happens to the Material
Chain link, wrought iron, and metal posts go to scrap. Composite decking and vinyl fence go to disposal — there is limited recycling for them in this region.
Pressure-treated wood cannot be burned or chipped for mulch and goes to permitted disposal. Occasionally cedar or redwood in good condition is worth salvaging; more often it is not, and we will tell you which.
Cost
Fences are priced by linear footage, decks by square footage, both adjusted for construction type, footing removal, and access.
These are among the smaller jobs we do, and many fall below the general demolition minimum. If you are also having other work done, combining them into one visit is considerably cheaper than separate trips. More on demolition cost.
Get a Free Estimate
Call or text (903) 833-3867, or request an estimate online. Rough linear feet of fence or square feet of deck, plus a photo, is enough to quote.