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Christian Bros. Excavating L.C.

Sioux Rapids, IA

At Christian Bros. Excavating L.C., we take pride in being able to provide a variety of residential services to the people in our community,... more

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Heinsohn Digging & Tiling

Rembrandt, IA

Heinsohn Digging & Tiling is proud to have more than 40 years of experience in demolition business in Iowa. We utilize our years of experience and the... more

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Raveling Inc

Melvin, IA

Raveling, Inc, conveniently located in Melvin, IA was founded in 1978 by owner Bruce Raveling. For over 30 years, Raveling's has specialized in crane & equipment rental... more

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Svoboda Excavating

Jackson, MN

Svoboda Excavating is located in Jackson, Minnesota and proudly serves southwest Minnesota. We perform a wide range of services, including house demolition, shed demolition, deck... more

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Deck and Fence Removal Tips for Orleans, IA

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).