Fence Replacement in Sarasota, FL
Tired of patching the same fence every storm season? We tear out and haul away the old one, footings and all, and build a new aluminum, vinyl or wood fence that fits your yard and your HOA.
- Old fence removal & haul-away
- Upgrade to aluminum, vinyl or new wood
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Free on-site estimates
- Permit & HOA paperwork handled
- Salt-air-ready hardware
- Old fence haul-away & cleanup
Signs It's Time for a New Fence
- Posts leaning or soft at the ground along much of the line.
- Gray, split or termite-damaged wood.
- Repairs after every storm.
- Brittle, cracked or discontinued vinyl.
- Rusted steel hardware or a rusting old metal fence near the coast.
- A new pool, dog or HOA rule your current fence can't meet.
Replacement is the moment to rethink the layout: add a gate, widen a drive opening, switch the water side to aluminum or move off an easement. If your old fence was built before your HOA's current guidelines, the new one also has to meet today's rules, which we check up front.
Popular Replacement Upgrades
What Sarasota homeowners most often switch to.
How Much Does Fence Replacement Cost in Sarasota?
The new fence costs the same per foot as any new install, plus tear-out.
Ranges are typical installed prices drawn from published Sarasota and Florida cost data. Your free on-site estimate turns them into one written number. More detail in our Sarasota fence cost guide.
Choosing What Comes Next
The best replacement depends on what went wrong with the old fence and where you live:
- Near the water? Salt air is why many old steel fences and hardware fail. Aluminum or vinyl with stainless hardware fixes that for good.
- Tired of maintenance? Vinyl gives privacy with no staining.
- Budget first? New wood with a cap rail and better posts will outlast the old fence, especially if sprinklers are redirected.
- HOA community? We check approved materials and colors before you choose and prepare the application.
- Pool on the property? If the old fence was the pool barrier, we plan the work so the pool isn't left open overnight.
Also worth knowing: a fence replacement in unincorporated Sarasota County generally follows the same permit rules as a new fence. Wood, vinyl and chain link that meet zoning need no building permit; aluminum does. See the permit guide.
Our Replacement Process
Usually one to three days on site for a typical backyard.
Removal and haul-away
We pull the old panels, posts and concrete footings and haul it all off.
Fix the layout
We confirm lines and easements from your survey and add or move gates while the line is open.
New fence
New posts in concrete, panels or sections installed, gates hung, yard cleaned.
A Typical Replacement Timeline
- Estimate: we measure, check your survey and talk through upgrades. Removal is its own line on the quote.
- Approvals: HOA review and any permit. Association timelines vary, so we start early.
- Utility locates: Sunshine 811 marks lines at least two full business days before we dig.
- Install: old fence out, new fence in, usually the same visit so pets aren't left without a yard. When a pool or dog is involved, we stage the work so the gap is as short as possible and secure any open run before we leave for the day.
- Walk-through: we test every gate and latch with you.
Clean Tear-Out, Nothing Left Behind
Old concrete footings don't just disappear. We dig them out or offset new posts where pulling them would damage landscaping, and we haul every board, panel and chunk of concrete away. Your quote shows exactly what removal costs, so there are no surprises.
Only a few sections bad? A repair may be all you need. Want a new gate while we're at it? See gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace a fence?
It depends on the jurisdiction and material. In unincorporated Sarasota County, wood, vinyl and chain link that meet zoning don't need a building permit; aluminum does. We check for your address. See the permit guide.
Can the new fence use the old post holes?
Sometimes, but old footings usually have to come out or the new posts get offset, depending on condition and the new post spacing.
Should I repair or replace?
If damage is limited to a few sections, repair is usually cheaper. If posts are failing along the line or the fence is near the end of its life, replacement is the better value.
Can I upgrade materials when I replace?
Yes. Most of our replacement customers move from wood to vinyl or from rusty steel to aluminum. We price your options side by side.
Can you move the fence line?
Yes. Replacement is the best time to move off an easement, change gate locations or follow your survey more closely.
What do you do with the old fence?
We haul it all away, including posts and concrete footings.
How long does a replacement take?
Most backyards are done in one to three days on site. HOA review and any permit usually take longer than the build, so we start that paperwork right after you approve the quote.
Fence Replacement Across Sarasota & Manatee
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- Free on-site estimates
- Permit & HOA paperwork handled
- Salt-air-ready hardware
- Old fence haul-away & cleanup