Once the ties are cut, the fence will start to droop like a sad birthday banner. This is your cue to start rolling it from one end. Grab the mesh from the loose end and roll it towards you, like you’re rolling up a yoga mat after a session you barely survived. Keep the roll tight so it doesn’t snag on your rose bushes or your neighbor’s curious cat.
How to Remove a Chain Link Fence Without Damaging Your Yard
A chain link fence roll is heavy, friends. It weighs as much as a large bag of dog food and has the same tendency to flop around. Call a buddy if you can, or just be prepared to wrestle it to the curb. Once it’s rolled, tie it with a piece of rope or an old shoelace. You’ve just defeated the metal beast.
Dealing with the Posts (the real work)
Now you’re left with those metal posts sticking out of the ground like forgotten toothpicks. Here’s the trick: most chain link posts are set in concrete. You have two choices. Option one is the “yank and sweat” method: dig around the post, expose the concrete block, and then rock the post back and forth until it loosens. It will make you feel like a mountain climber on a very small, very ugly mountain.
Option two is the “cut and cover” method. Use a reciprocating saw (or a hacksaw if you’re feeling old-school) to cut the post off level with the ground. Then, toss a bit of dirt or mulch over the concrete. Out of sight, out of mind—unless you plan to plant a tree there, in which case, dig it out. Your back will hate you, but your garden will send a thank-you card.
5 Easy Techniques for Chain Link Fence Removal
