Old Fence Out, New Fence In — Miami-Dade

Fence Removal and Replacement Across Miami-Dade

One call, complete job. Replacing an old fence is a two-stage project: remove the existing structure and install the new one. Many homeowners assume these are two separate contractor engagements. MCM Fence does both as an integrated service — teardown, debris haul, new installation — from a single crew, on a single timeline, with a single fixed quote and a single point of accountability. We’re based in West Kendall and cover all of Miami-Dade, from Kendall to Cutler Bay and everywhere between.

We remove everything. Panels, rails, pickets, posts, hardware, and concrete footings where needed. We don’t pull posts and leave concrete stumps in the ground to interfere with your new installation — and in Miami-Dade, where much of the county sits on hard oolitic limestone, breaking out old footings properly is the part many crews skip. We don’t leave a pile of old wood and chain link in your yard, either. Complete removal means the site is cleared and ready for the new fence.

Storm-damaged fences come down fast. After a South Florida storm season, plenty of fences aren’t candidates for repair — they’re down, twisted, or leaning into the neighbor’s yard. We clear storm-wrecked fencing as an emergency service when it’s a safety issue (we’re open 24/7), and we can photograph and document the damage to support your insurance claim before the debris leaves the property.

When to replace vs. repair. If your fence is relatively young with isolated damage, repair is usually the right answer and we’ll say so. If posts are failing across the full run, hardware is corroded through from salt air, and every storm season claims another section — repair is throwing good money after bad. We give you honest numbers for both options at the free estimate so you can make the right financial decision, not the one that generates the biggest ticket.

Replacement is the moment to upgrade. A homeowner tearing out a rotted wood privacy fence might step up to vinyl for zero-maintenance permanence. A chain link fence that’s been patched repeatedly might become an aluminum ornamental installation that finally suits the house — a common move in Coral Gables and other appearance-conscious neighborhoods. And for properties where the last fence was a storm casualty, we install Dura Fence as an authorized installer: a galvanized steel system built for High Velocity Hurricane Zone conditions. We’ll walk through the options at the estimate — not to upsell, but because this is the most economical moment to make the change.

Permits and HOA paperwork, handled. Most fence replacements in Miami-Dade require a building permit — wood, masonry, aluminum, and PVC/vinyl all do, and residential non-pool chain link needs a Zoning Improvement Permit. HOA properties also need an approval letter filed with the application. MCM handles the full package: survey, county forms, and the HOA letter. Permits are typically issued in 1–2 business days when the application is complete, so the paperwork rarely slows the project down when it’s done right the first time.

What Fence Removal and Replacement Costs in Miami

Removal pricing comes down to four factors. Linear footage is the biggest driver — a 60-foot run and a 250-foot perimeter are different jobs. Material matters: chain link comes out faster than concrete-set wood posts, and footings set in limestone take more work to break out than footings in sandy soil. Disposal and hauling volume affects the number, and so does site access — a backyard you can back a trailer up to costs less to clear than one where every panel gets carried through a side gate.

Bundling removal with replacement is the better deal. When we quote teardown and new installation together, you’re paying for one mobilization, one crew, and one disposal run — not two contractors each building in their own margin and schedule padding. The free on-site estimate covers both scopes, and the fixed quote you receive is the complete number: removal, hauling, permit package, and the new fence. No line-item surprises at the end.

Start with the free estimate. We’ll measure the run, assess what’s reusable, walk through upgrade options, and hand you a fixed quote for the whole job. Request your free estimate or call (786) 209-9966 — serving all of Miami-Dade plus Miramar and Pembroke Pines on the Broward edge.