Every fence has a working life, and on Staten Island it can be shorter than you’d expect. Salt air off the Lower Bay, soil that stays wet on the East and South Shore, and the occasional nor’easter all wear a fence down. When posts start leaning, boards split or a gate stops latching, patching it one more time rarely pays off. A new fence, built for the conditions on your street, usually does.
All Island Fence & Railing has been installing fences since 1991. We replace old and storm-damaged fences across Staten Island, from the North Shore blocks around St. George and Westerleigh to South Shore neighborhoods like New Dorp, Great Kills, Huguenot and Tottenville. We take out the old fence and posts, set new ones at the right depth, and leave you with a fence you won’t have to think about for years.
Most homeowners call us when one problem turns into three.
If you’re seeing more than one of these, replacement usually makes more sense than another round of fixes:
Posts that lean or wobble, especially after heavy rain
Wood boards that are soft, split or gray all the way through
Rust on chain link or steel posts that has started to flake
Sections that bent or came down in a storm
Gates that sag, drag on the ground or won't latch
Vinyl panels that have cracked or pulled loose from the rails
Every installation is backed by our five-year labor warranty, in addition to the manufacturer warranties on the materials.
We measure the fence line, check the old posts and footings, and talk through materials and gates.
You get a clear price with the material, height, gates and removal of the old fence spelled out.
Before any digging, all public utility lines are marked, including electric, gas and water.
We take down the old panels and pull or cut out the old posts.
Our crew sets new posts at the proper depth for your soil, installs the fence and adjusts every gate.
We clear the site and walk the finished fence with you.
A replacement is the best time to upgrade. The most common swap we make on the island is old wood or chain link for vinyl, but the right choice depends on your yard.
Our vinyl fence installation is our most popular choice for privacy. PVC won't rot or rust, never needs painting, and comes in white, tan, gray and adobe.
For pools, front yards and open views, aluminum fencing gives you security without blocking the view, and its powder-coated finish holds up well close to the water.
Our cedar and spruce wood fences bring a natural look. Expect to stain or seal wood every few years.
A practical, affordable choice for side yards, dog runs and commercial lots, with privacy slats if you want them.
If your steps or porch railings are as tired as the fence, we can replace those too with matching aluminum railings.
Hurricane Sandy pushed water deep into Midland Beach, New Dorp Beach and Oakwood Beach in 2012, and plenty of the fences put up after that storm are now reaching the end of their life. Much of that ground still stays wet after a heavy rain.
On these properties, we leave enough clearance at the bottom of the new fence so water can move. PVC and aluminum are the materials we recommend most here.
On the North Shore and in mid-island neighborhoods, many homes are decades old, with mature trees, narrow lots and fence lines that have been there longer than the current owners. We work around large roots when we set new posts, and we’ll help you pick a style, like a picket fence or ornamental aluminum, that suits an older house.
One tip before the old fence comes down: pull out your property survey. Replacing a fence is the easiest time to make sure the new one sits exactly where it should.
Fence replacement cost depends on the length of the fence line, the material and height you choose, the number and size of gates, how much old fence and concrete has to come out, and how easy the yard is to reach. Every property is different, so we don’t publish one-size-fits-all prices. After a free on-site estimate, you get a written quote with every detail listed.
We replace fences for homeowners, landlords and businesses. For storefronts, parking lots, dumpster enclosures and storage yards, our commercial fence installation team works around your hours so the job doesn’t get in the way of your customers.
We replace and install fences throughout Staten Island, including St. George, Westerleigh, Tottenville, Great Kills, Huguenot and New Dorp. Want more detail on materials and timelines? Read our guide to fence installation on Staten Island.
Yes. Taking down the old fence and posts is part of every replacement job, and it’s included in your written quote.
In most cases, yes. We can also move the line if you’d like to change the layout, as long as it stays on your property.
Absolutely. It’s the most common replacement we do on Staten Island. Vinyl gives you full privacy with almost no upkeep.
Most residential replacements are finished within a few days once materials are ready. We’ll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
Our focus is fence replacement and new installation. If we installed your fence and something isn’t right, contact us about your warranty.
Call (516) 442-0012 or request your free estimate online. Tell us what’s wrong with your current fence and what you’d like instead, and we’ll set up a visit to measure and talk through your options.
