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Batease Excavating Inc

Queensbury, NY

Located in Queensbury and serving the greater Glens Falls, New York area, Batease Excavating Inc offers dynamic demolition services, including shed demolition, deck removal, fence... more

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Carbone Excavating

Hadley, NY

Serving all of Albany, New York and surrounding communities, Carbone Excavating works tirelessly to meet the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Our team... more

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Perkins Excavating

Chestertown, NY

Perkins Excavating has been an industry leader in the Glens Falls, NY area for over 20 years. Our crew has comprehensive experience in a multitude of... more

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Deck and Fence Removal Tips for North River, NY

Can I reuse the wood from my deck or fence removal?

Removing your deck or fence doesn't have to involve destroying it in the process. The lumber used in decks and fences is quite valuable—weathered wood is ideal for a variety of DIY projects and can be reused for countless purposes. You can completely transform your old fence or deck into landscaping trim, a table, bench, headboard, picture frame, or nearly anything else you can think of (or you could simply sell the wood to someone else).

The deck removal process involves:

  • Removing all railings and stairs
  • Removing the deck boards
  • Removing the deck's legs
  • Removing the concrete feet from the ground

The fence removal process involves:

  • Removing the fence gates
  • Removing the fence pickets
  • Removing the fence posts
  • Removing the fence post footings (optional, but recommended)

A professional could remove the average deck or fence in 4 hours or less, but if you attempt to do it yourself, expect it to take close to a full day (or more).