What Removing an Old Fence Costs in Ottawa, Before the New One Goes In
$5 to $15 per linear foot
Removal and disposal, in published Ontario installer pricing, 2025–26. Posts set in concrete cost more to pull, published installer pages say.
Reviewed 2026-09-30 · how we set these ranges
Taking an old fence out is its own line on a replacement quote. If you haul it yourself, the City's Trail Waste Facility lists residential garbage by weight. Enter the length coming out below; the drawing shows the run and the band shows removal only, before the new fence.
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Enter each side in feet. The outline is drawn to scale from your numbers; the band uses published Ontario installer pricing, 2025–26; yours will differ. It is not a quote.
| Pressure-treated wood | $30 to $65 per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Walk gate | $500 to $1,500 each |
| Driveway gate | $800 to $2,200 each |
| Removal and disposal | $5 to $15 per linear foot |
What shows up in a fence quote
| Line | Published figure | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Removal and disposal | $5 to $15 per linear foot | Whether disposal is included |
| Posts set in concrete | Cost more to pull, published pages say | Whether the price assumes concrete footings |
| Hauling it yourself | Trail Waste Facility: $172.70 per tonne above 250 kg, minimum $43.20 | Weight, and the residential-garbage line |
| New fence | Priced separately | The new fence's per-foot price, on its own line |
The rules that touch this job
A replacement fence is a new fence under the by-law, because erecting includes altering, constructing and relocating; it must meet today's limits.
Fence By-law s.1 (definition of erect)Check property lines before installing a new fence or replacing an old one, so it is on your property and can be placed there.
City of Ottawa Landscaping Education Guide (March 2026)Residential garbage, including construction material from the homeowner: $172.70 per tonne above 250 kg; minimum $43.20 for loads under 250 kg.
City of Ottawa, Trail Waste Facility rates (2026)
Ask before you sign
- Whether the removal price assumes posts set in concrete
- Whether disposal is included or quoted separately
- Where the old fence sat relative to the property line
- Removal and the new fence as separate lines
More on this work: Fence Replacement & Removal
Quick answers
Can I take my old fence to Trail Road?
The Trail Waste Facility lists residential garbage, including construction material from the homeowner, at $172.70 per tonne above 250 kg, with a $43.20 minimum. It does not accept commercial garbage.
Does the new fence have to meet today's rules?
Yes: replacing a fence is erecting one under the by-law, so today's 1 m and 213 cm limits apply.
Want this done at your place?
Tell us about your fence and we'll send it to local Ottawa fence installers, who reply by email. We send it out to local contractors for you. Free, no pressure.