Clearing the Way for What Comes Next
Fence Removal in Dane County for properties with aging or damaged fencing that no longer serves its purpose
Hodel Fencing handles fence removal across Dane County and the surrounding areas, tearing down old structures and hauling away all materials so your property is ready for whatever comes next. Spring thaw is peak removal season in this region, as frost-heaved posts and rotted wood that survived winter become fully visible once the ground softens. Whether the fence is leaning, partially collapsed, or simply outdated, complete removal includes pulling posts, extracting concrete footers, and clearing the site so no buried obstructions interfere with future installations.
This service goes beyond surface-level teardown—full concrete footer extraction is part of the process, not an add-on. Cutting posts at ground level and leaving footers buried creates problems later when you or the next owner want to install a new fence, build a garden bed, or dig for utilities. Proper removal means the site is cleared entirely, with no hidden concrete chunks left behind to complicate future work.
Schedule a site visit to review the current fence and receive a free estimate based on material type and linear footage.
What Proper Fence Removal Requires
The work begins with a walkthrough to assess post spacing, material type, and whether footers are poured concrete or tamped gravel. Chain-link, wood, and vinyl each come down differently, and knowing what's below ground determines the equipment needed. Posts are pulled with leverage tools or dug out entirely, and concrete footers are broken free and removed rather than left in place.
Once the fence is down and materials are hauled off, you're left with a clean property line and no remnants that would obstruct a new installation. The ground may need minor grading depending on how long the old fence was in place, but there are no post stubs, no buried concrete, and no sections of wire left tangled in the soil. If you're planning to install a new fence immediately, the same contractor handles both removal and installation, so there's one point of contact and no coordination delays between separate crews.
Hodel Fencing is fully insured and has handled residential fence removal across Dane County for five years, so the process is straightforward and predictable. The estimate reflects the full scope of work, with no surprise charges once the job starts.
What Property Owners Usually Ask
Removing an old fence is often the first step in a larger project, and homeowners in Monona, McFarland, and surrounding communities tend to have similar questions before scheduling the work.
What happens to the old fence materials after removal?
All materials are hauled away as part of the service—wood, metal, and concrete are separated and disposed of properly, and nothing is left on your property.
How does spring thaw affect removal timing in the Madison area?
Frost-heaved posts become easier to extract once the ground softens in spring, and many homeowners schedule removal in April or May so they can move directly into new fence installation before summer.
Do you remove the concrete footers or just cut the posts at ground level?
Concrete footers are extracted entirely, not left buried, so future landscaping or fence installation is not obstructed by hidden concrete chunks.
Can the same contractor handle both removal and installation?
Yes—Hodel Fencing manages both services, so you work with one local contractor from start to finish without coordinating between separate companies.
What should I do to prepare the site before removal?
Nothing—the crew handles all cutting, pulling, and hauling, and you do not need to clear vegetation or mark post locations in advance.
Hodel Fencing operates as a small, family-owned business serving the Madison area, and the estimate you receive is final with no surprise charges. Request a free estimate to move forward with clearing your property line.
