Installing a fence is one of the methods that you can do as a homeowner to prevent unwanted intruders to come into your outdoor space or to keep the pets and kids inside your property. Fences have tons of styles made of various materials and one of the styles is a chain link which is typically made of metal that can withstand weather conditions very well.
The chain-link fence is known for its versatility and affordability, however, the minus point is that it doesn’t really give an aesthetic appeal to your outdoor space. If you are planning on replacing your chain link fence with a more decorative one, you definitely have to remove it.
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You can do this process by yourself, but, please ensure you know the right methods so you can remove it in a safe and convenient way.
How to Remove Chain Link Fence
Since you’re going to deal with sharp tools and objects during this job, please wear any necessary protective gear.
You will need these tools:
- Work gloves
- Wire cutters (or bolt cutters depending on the type of wire)
- Wrench
- Shovel
- Sledgehammer (optional)
- A strong friend (optional)
Cut the Wire
First, you will need to separate the wire from the posts since the construction of a chain-link fence is mainly about the post and wire.
- Find the wire on the top rails and posts.
- Cut the wire starting from one corner of the top rail to the end, then cut the wire of the posts.
- Work this step horizontally along the fence and vertically along with the posts.
Remove the Tension Bands and Bars
Before removing the wire, you have to remove the bands that secure the tension bars to the end of the fence panel and the end posts.
- Find the nuts on the bands of the fence rail and unscrew them by using a wrench.
- Unscrew the tension bolts.
- Remove the tension bars by sliding them out of the fence.
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Remove the Wire
After removing all the bands and tension bars, you can continue removing the wire panel of the chain-link fence.
- You can either roll the wire directly when it’s still standing or lay it on the ground first then roll it.
- Be careful in doing this step since the wire may have sharp edges that can harm you.
Remove the Post
This last step may be the hardest part since you need some elbow grease to finish it so you might need a friend to help you out.
- Dig the area around each post until you spot the cement or concrete base of each post.
- Let your friend rock the fence’s post as you dig the ground.
- Pull the post and the concrete base out of the ground. If you find that the concrete base is hard to pull out, you can use a sledgehammer to break it.
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That’s a quick tutorial on how to remove a chain link fence by yourself that can help you save more. We hope that this article helps you if you’re planning to remove your old chain link fence. Happy trying!