Light Demolition · Collin & Grayson County
Fence Removal in McKinney & Collin County, TX
Cowboy Site Services tears out old fence lines in McKinney and Collin County and hauls everything off on the same trip. Pickets, panels, rails, gates and posts all go. Fence jobs are quoted per job from photos, not by the foot, with the tear-out and haul-off on one price.
Fence lines take a beating out here. Sun, wind and the occasional storm lay whole sections flat, and leaning pickets don't keep a dog in for long. When the old fence has to go, the tear-out and the pile it leaves are the parts nobody wants.
We take it down and haul it away on the same trip, on one invoice. Fence work is one of the outdoor jobs we do under our light demolition service.
You show us the line in photos, we quote it, and we clear it to wherever your installer needs it. We're insured, and you deal with the owners, not a call center.
Part of our light demolition services.
What we can't take
Hazardous material stays off our trailer, and so do tires. Everything else is usually fine — text a photo if you're not sure.
- Wet paint and chemicals
- Motor oil
- Asbestos
- Ammunition
- Tires
- Post footings that need a machine to break out
- Installing the replacement fence. We clear the line; your installer builds.
- Heavy brush grown into the line. That's quoted as its own yard debris job.
- Settling who owns a shared fence. That's between you and your neighbor.
Where your stuff goes
Metal posts, chain-link fabric, wire and hardware get pulled for recycling when it's clean metal. Weathered pickets, rails and mixed debris are disposed of properly. Where your junk goes explains how a load gets sorted.
Swept before we pull out
Loading the trailer isn't the end of the job. We sweep the floor, slab or driveway before we leave, so the space is ready to use that day. You pay once you've looked it over.
How does a fence tear-out go?
Pickets and panels come off first, then the rails, then the posts. Everything gets loaded as we work down the line.
Chain-link comes apart differently. The ties come off, the fabric gets rolled, and the top rail and posts follow.
Before we start, you show us where the tear-out starts and stops. Any panels that stay are left standing.
Can you get fence posts out of concrete?
Posts are the real work in a fence job. Many are set in concrete, and how they come out depends on how deep they were set and how much concrete is on them.
Show us a post or two at the ground in your photos. If a run of posts needs a machine to pull, that's outside what we do. We'll tell you before we quote, not halfway down the line.
If your installer only needs certain posts out, or plans to set fresh posts beside the old ones, tell us. We'll work to the line they need.
Can you haul the fence panels I already took down?
Yes. Stacked panels, pickets and posts are hauling work, and they go out like any other load of yard debris or construction scrap.
Already-pulled material is priced by trailer space. A Minimum Pickup starts at $189, a Half Trailer Load at $515 and a Full Trailer Load at $759.
A storm-flattened section and a pile of limbs can ride the same load. Our storm debris cleanup notes cover what to do after a bad blow.
What about vines and brush grown into the fence?
Old fence lines collect a lot. Vines weave through the pickets, saplings grow up against the posts, and leaves pile along the bottom rail.
A light layer comes off with the fence and rides the same load. Heavy brush grown deep into the line is its own clearing job, and we'll quote it separately so you know what each part costs.
Send a photo of the worst stretch. It tells us more than a description does.
Do I need a permit to remove a fence?
Permit rules for fence work are set by each city and differ from town to town. Where a city requires a permit, it's usually pulled by the general contractor or the homeowner. If one is needed and nobody else is pulling it, we can usually pull it ourselves for an added fee that varies by city.
Check our Collin and Grayson County permit guide, and ask your installer too. If you have an HOA, check with them before the line comes down.
How to get ready for fence removal
A little prep keeps the day simple. Most of it is just marking the line.
- Mark where the tear-out starts and stops, and which panels stay.
- If the fence is shared with a neighbor, settle it with them first.
- Move anything leaning on or planted against the fence that you want kept.
- Keep pets in. The yard will be open while the fence is down.
- Unlock gates and clear a path for us to carry posts out.
How it works: three steps
- 01
Send photos for a quote
Text a few photos of what's going, or call. You get an honest estimate back without waiting for a visit.
- 02
Pick a time
Choose a time that works for you. Same-day service is often possible when the schedule has room.
- 03
We haul it off and sweep up
We confirm a firm price before anything is loaded. Then we carry it out, haul it off and sweep the spot.
Prefer a form? You can request a quote online and attach photos there.
“I especially loved that I was able to just send photos of my items and get a quote instantly vs the companies that want to “come see the stuff” before giving an estimate.”
How fence removal is priced
Fences are quoted per job, not by the foot, because the posts and the access decide most of the work. Send photos and a rough length for an honest estimate, then a firm quote for the tear-out and haul-off before anything comes down. You pay at the end, once you've walked the line and you're satisfied.
A shed teardown and a bathroom gut aren't the same work, so we don't publish one number for both. Send photos and we'll quote the tear-out and the haul-off together.Debris you've already torn out and stacked is priced as a haul-off load:
Minimum Pickup
from$189
A handful of items already set out and easy to reach.
Half Trailer Load
from$515
One emptied room, a stuffed garage bay, or a decent pile out back.
Full Trailer Load
from$759
Full cleanouts, big moves, estate jobs, and heavy remodel debris.
Common questions
How much does fence removal cost?
We quote fences per job instead of publishing a per-foot number. Length matters, but posts and access matter more. Our guide to what drives tear-out cost explains the factors.
Do you remove chain-link fence?
Yes. The fabric gets rolled, and the rail and posts come out with it. Clean chain-link metal is pulled for recycling.
Can you leave the gate and take the rest?
Yes. Tell us which gate or panels stay, and we'll stop the tear-out at that post. Mark them before we arrive so nothing gets missed.
Can you take out the old deck while you're here?
Often, yes. A fence line and a deck removal can be quoted together. Send photos of both.
What about the shed in the corner of the yard?
A shed by the fence line can usually go the same visit. See shed removal for how that part works.
Do you do fence removal near me?
We run Collin and Grayson County out of McKinney. Check our service areas for the towns we cover.
More answers on pricing, scheduling and what we take are in our full FAQ.
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Helpful guides
Guide
Demolition Permits in Collin and Grayson County, City by City
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What Drives the Cost of Shed, Deck, Fence and Interior Tear-Out
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Tearing Down a Shed or Deck: DIY or Hire It Out?
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Ready to get it gone?
Text a photo and get a ballpark back — free, no obligation, and no visit needed just to get a number. The firm quote is confirmed on site before anything moves.