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South Gate Fence Company
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Wood Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - Install

Serving Cahaba Heights, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very pleased with the wooden privacy fence installed by South Gate Fence Co. Bobbie was great to work with, and the installers were very courteous and friendly. We've received numerous compliments on our new fence."
Shadowbox Fence
Shadowbox Fence
Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
South Gate Fence Co.
3.3(
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Wood Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Cahaba Heights, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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I found them on Angie's List. He came out and gave me price for tearing down the old fence that was here and used beautiful new fence in place of it. They did a wonderful job. They did a great job. The manager that manages our subdivision called me and asked who did my fence so he recommended South Gate Fence Company to everybody else that needed to replace their fence.  

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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

You can DIY a stockade fence installation, but prepare to put in some good sweat equity. For the best results, carefully plan the exact location of your fence before you break ground. In particular, carefully map out your post locations before setting them in concrete. Be sure to call your local utility company before digging to avoid damaging underground wiring and causing severe injury.

On the other hand, installing stockade fencing on your own might sound too overwhelming. It’s certainly time-consuming and labor-intensive. Besides the hard work, you must install it properly to avoid gaps. Unless you’re confident you can get the job done right, hiring a privacy fence installer near you is the way to go.

Wrought iron is durable, secure, and adds an elegant aesthetic to its properties.

The depth of your post hole depends on your post length. If you decide on a two-rail fence, the posts are likely 6 feet long. You want your hole to be at least 1/3 of the post length. In this case, your post hole should be two feet deep.

If you opt for a three-rail fence, the posts will typically be 7 feet long, meaning your post hole should be 28 inches deep.

Proper installation can make a big difference in your fence's maintenance needs. For example, wood fences that aren't installed correctly can be more likely to rot. While it's possible to DIY a fence installation, hiring a local fence company can mean much less work for you in the long run. 

A professional fence installer will make sure your fence is positioned correctly and installed in a way that ensures longevity and limited upkeep requirements.

There are two things you can do to make a fence replacement easier—but keep in mind that easier doesn’t mean better. First, you can use a jack or some other type of machinery to pull the post out of the ground. If that’s not available, a digging bar can help.

Second, you can backfill the hole with gravel rather than creating a concrete footing. Keep in mind, gravel is less secure. You should only use it if you’re installing a lightweight fence or have heavier, clay soil.

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