Moving A Chain Link Fence

Stretching is done with a tool called a fence puller.

Moving a chain link fence.

Dig out the old posts. Find a wire forming part of the chain link at the top of the fence just before the post and unbend the hook it makes over the next wire with your pliers. Attach the yoke to the pull bar. This video was uploaded from an android phone.

Chain link mesh must be pulled taut or it will sag. Follow that piece of wire down to the bottom of the fence and unbend it so it no longer hooks over the next wire. Use a shovel to dig out the old chain link fence posts. If you re still not sure if a chain link fence is the right choice watch need to know.

Cut the narrow wire loops holding the fence grid to the fence posts and remove all clips from top to bottom as you go along the full length of the fence. Store the fence gate in your yard for the present. Allow the chain link grid to fall to the ground then detach the chain link fence gate separately from the grid. Tips on how to remove a chain link fence in just an afternoon plus how to fix a neighbor s fence without spending a dime.

I finally removed the chain link fence. Choosing a fence for more options and check out our fence materials guide. Check all local building codes and homeowner s association guidelines for acceptable fence styles size and placement. I m looking to just flip flop one section of fence with the gate.

As you can see from the before photo i got the idea when i was filling in the new back hedge. I m looking to try to get pricing but is this something we could do ourselves. In the pic below we re thinking of moving the gate one section ot the left to make the driveway go off to the side. Codes may also specify post hole requirements.

Detach the chain link mesh from the posts and roll it up to make it easier to move. We re thinking of moving our chain link fence gate to accomodate moving our driveway. Insert a pull bar through the unattached mesh a few feet from the final post.