Fenced in a .5 acre yard
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Rob L
Fenced in a .5 acre yard. Half of fence is 6 ft privacy fence, the other half is 5 ft chain link.
*Options I considered for this project:
Tried to put fence in myself. Project was above my skill level so I interviewed 3 contractors.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Did not know property lines would be so hard to find. Concrete took longer than expected to set. Chain link was difficult to stretch.
* Cost Comments:
Privacy and chain link differed in price per foot. After negotiation, we were able to agree on price as well as an upgrade to a higher quality privacy fence.
*My motivation to do this project:
To give dogs a place to play without supervision and to upgrade the look of my back yard.
*Project Steps:
Tried to install on my own. Interviewed 3 contractors and went with the one who offered a competitive price and an upgrade to the appearance of the privacy fence.
Advice:
Don't start unless you are confident in your experience in all steps. Don't pick a contractor strictly on price. Do find survey pins in the ground and triple check that you are within your property line. Do talk to the contractor about all aspects of the job and ask questions.
*Options I considered for this project:
Tried to put fence in myself. Project was above my skill level so I interviewed 3 contractors.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Did not know property lines would be so hard to find. Concrete took longer than expected to set. Chain link was difficult to stretch.
* Cost Comments:
Privacy and chain link differed in price per foot. After negotiation, we were able to agree on price as well as an upgrade to a higher quality privacy fence.
*My motivation to do this project:
To give dogs a place to play without supervision and to upgrade the look of my back yard.
*Project Steps:
Tried to install on my own. Interviewed 3 contractors and went with the one who offered a competitive price and an upgrade to the appearance of the privacy fence.
Advice:
Don't start unless you are confident in your experience in all steps. Don't pick a contractor strictly on price. Do find survey pins in the ground and triple check that you are within your property line. Do talk to the contractor about all aspects of the job and ask questions.
Front left corner of fence. Picture includes gate
Left inside side of fence. Picture is taken to show length of fence running to back of property
Picture of right inside side of fence. taken to show fence running from front to back
Outside of fence. Lee installed a nicer privacy fence that included decorative posts
Gate as seen from outside
Point where privacy fence meets chain link
Chain link gate at back of property
Length of chain link fence at back of property
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Are you planning on staining? What color? This is more work but will preserve the wood longer.
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Very nice chain link fence installation. But the gate is not matching with it. If possible you can go for another fencing gate.
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