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Ergeon
New to Angi

Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

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We are building the most customer-friendly outdoor construction company. Our services include Fence Installation. Our tech allows anyone to design and customize their project quote online to meet their budget and needs. Our responsive team of experts offers end-to-end project support to deliver the best value for customers. The Ergeon process makes every project transparent and hassle-free.- and over 20,000 homeowners are enjoying the outdoor spaces we've built for them! Now with over 8,000 public reviews at an average rating of 4.7, we have expanded to cover more than 32 million households.

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Birmingham residential fencing
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Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Birmingham Residential Fencing did an incredible job repairing my privacy fence. They were punctual and professional, finishing in a timely manner. The quote and cost was exceptional. I would recommend them to all my family and friends."
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
JD Handyman
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Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called JD early in the morning. My privacy fence gate had been rickety for several weeks and had finally completely come off the hinges. He answered immediately and agreed to come by late that afternoon to take a look and give me a price. He came on time, and even though it was freezing cold,very windy, and almost dark, he said he could fix it right then. He pointed out that the gate was actually on upside down and it fixed it satisfactorily in less than an hour. I will call JD again for handyman work.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allen Construction
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Serving Brent, AL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Allen Construction is honest and an example of integrity. They are trustworthy. Their work speaks for itself. My roof looks wonderful I am very pleased with it. The pricing is pretty fair. I would definitely hire them again and recommend Allen Construction to my friends and family."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

How long a fence lasts, including a split rail fence, will depend on the material from which it’s made. The average lifespan of a wood fence is about 15 to 20 years. However, split rail fences made out of premium materials, like composite, vinyl, steel, or aluminum, can last for 25 to 30 years or more, especially if you take good care of the material and carry out necessary maintenance.

Ideally, your concrete should set slightly above ground at an angle sloping away from the fence post. This will add extra support and allow water to run away from the wood fence post. Keeping water out will help prevent wood rot. Additionally, you can add soil on top of the concrete for a seamless finish. 

You’ll need to bury the garden fence about 1 foot underground. It’s tempting to save on materials by burying the fence just a couple of inches, but if you do so, determined pests will still be able to dig under the fence and access your plants. Burying your garden fence deep into the soil is an important step that allows you to attach a wire barrier to the fencing. 

Burrowing animals (like voles, moles, rabbits, and gophers) can’t dig or chew through this wiring, meaning that you’ll be keeping your prized petunias or your robust veggie garden from being eaten.

A fence post set in concrete lasts anywhere from five to over 25 years, depending on how well the concrete was applied and the fence post’s material. Untreated wood posts in concrete could last less than 10 years, but a durable, treated wood set in properly applied concrete could last a few decades. However, all fence posts will wear out eventually, so expect to need to replace your fence post every five to 15 years.

Fence pickets typically face out (away from your home or the garden that you're enclosing). Both the rails and pickets sit on the outside of a fence so that anyone passing by can see the finished side. Not only does the look increase your curb appeal, but it's also the neighborly thing to do when placing a barrier between two properties, even when you're installing a privacy fence.

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