Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect fence line to confirm number, size and fixings of panels

• dismantle panels and remove nails, screws and brackets

• cut panels to manageable sizes if needed for safe manual handling

• load timber and fixings into vehicle or skip and transport to authorised recycling or waste facility

• remove debris and sweep work area, check for stray nails and tidy access points

• provide waste transfer note for timber disposal where applicable and confirm recycling or disposal method

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most removals take 1–4 hours on site depending on number and size of panels and access constraints. factors that extend time include concrete set posts, narrow garden passages, need to cut panels, wet weather and long trips to recycling centres

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you provide a waste transfer note and will timber be recycled where possible

• what is included in the call‑out fee and how many operatives will attend

• how will you handle heavy or concrete set posts and is extra labour or plant likely to be needed

• do you need permission from my local council or estate to remove and dispose of these panels

• will you provide details of disposal charges up front and offer a written estimate

• what PPE and contamination controls do you use when handling old treated timber or mouldy panels

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a working area and ensure gates and paths are accessible for removal

• arrange parking or notify neighbours if a van or skip will be needed close to the garden

• secure pets and cover play equipment to avoid dust and splinters

• tell the tradie about difficult access points, narrow side alleys or flights of steps before arrival

• check whether you need permission from freeholder or council for large waste containers or skip placement

• confirm who is responsible for hazardous or treated timber disposal and ask for documentation if required