Guessing at property lines
Confirm your boundary before posts go in. A survey may be worth it if the line is unclear; boundary disputes with neighbors are expensive.
Service · Fencing
Fencing
Wood fences and gates built to stand through wet winters
A fence has to stay straight through wind and soggy soil, and look good doing it. We set posts in concrete, choose lumber suited to ground contact versus panels, and hang gates on hardware matched to their size and weight.
Typical timeline
Typically 3–10 days for residential runs, depending on length, terrain and weather. Your written contract sets the actual schedule.
Materials
- Cedar and pressure-treated lumber
- Concrete footings
- Gate hinges and latches sized to the gate
Avoid these
Common mistakes on this trade
Things worth watching for on any job, ours or someone else's.
Shallow posts
A fence is only as strong as what's below grade. Depth and drainage help keep it from leaning.
Underbuilt gates
Sagging gates are a common complaint. Hinges and bracing should match the gate's weight.
On site
How we typically work
- Step 01
Layout
Mark the line and gate locations and confirm boundary and utility questions.
- Step 02
Posts
Set to depth in concrete footings suited to the soil.
- Step 03
Rails and slats
Installed level and plumb with consistent spacing.
- Step 04
Gates
Hung, squared and fitted with hardware sized for daily use.
What good looks like
Finished fencing — details worth noticing
A few photos from the trade, with what to look for in each one.
Photos
Fencing: photos from job sites
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Thinking about fencing?
Call (206) 550-4576 or send an estimate request.