Fence & gate services
Fence Replacement
When a fence has reached the end of its life, replacement is a chance to fix what was wrong with the original — the line, the height, the gate positions and the material.
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Fence Replacement in Chester & Delaware County
Fence replacement is a bigger share of our work than new installation, because most properties in our territory already have a fence and it is on its second or third decade. The work is tear-out, haul-away and rebuild — and the rebuild is where the value is, because you are not obliged to repeat the original layout.
The most common thing worth changing is the line itself. Older fences frequently sit inside the true property line, sometimes by a foot or more, either because the original installer played safe or because a survey was never done. Replacement is the moment to recover that, and it is why we recommend confirming the property line before tear-out rather than after.
The second is gate placement. Gates that were put where they were convenient for the original installer often do not match how the yard is actually used twenty years on. Moving a gate during a replacement costs almost nothing; moving it afterwards means opening the fence again.
Old fence material is removed from site and disposed of. Where old posts were set in concrete, those footings come out too — leaving them in place constrains where the new posts can go.
Options
Styles & Configurations
Like-for-like replacement
Same line, same height, same material — the simplest path when the original layout works.
Material upgrade
Wood to vinyl or aluminum, trading a stain schedule for a maintenance-free fence on the same footprint.
Line and layout revision
Recovering property line, changing height, relocating gates, or extending the run.
What to expect
How the Installation Runs
- Assessment of the existing fence, the property line and what is worth changing.
- Tear-out and haul-away, including old concrete footings.
- PA One Call utility mark-out before new holes are dug.
- Permit — replacement usually still requires one, and a changed height or line almost certainly does.
- New post setting, panel or board installation, gate hanging.
- Site clean-up and walk-through.
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Common questions
Fence Replacement Questions
Do you remove the old fence?
Yes. Tear-out, haul-away and disposal of the old fence are part of a replacement. Old concrete footings come out as well — leaving them in the ground constrains where new posts can be set.
Do I need a permit to replace an existing fence?
Usually yes. Most municipalities in Chester and Delaware County permit fence replacement, and a change in height, material or line makes it near-certain. We file the application as part of the job.
Should I replace my fence in the same place?
Not necessarily. Older fences often sit inside the true property line, and gate positions frequently no longer match how the yard gets used. Replacement is the cheapest moment to correct both. We recommend confirming the property line before tear-out rather than after.
How do I know if my fence needs replacing rather than repairing?
Look at the posts along the whole run, not at the damaged section. If posts are sound and the failure is in boards, rails or hardware, repair. If posts have rotted at grade or heaved out of plumb in multiple places, you would be rebuilding section by section and replacement is cheaper.
Can I switch from wood to vinyl on a replacement?
Yes, and it is one of the more common upgrades. The footprint usually stays the same, though post spacing may change because vinyl is a panel system with fixed dimensions. Grade changes also need re-assessing, since vinyl racks less than wood can be built to follow.
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