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Q: Does wrought iron fencing increase your home value?

• <div><p>In most cases, wrought iron fencing will cause your property value to increase. Most types of fence&mdash;but especially high-quality wrought iron fences&mdash;make your home more secure and deter burglars, which adds to property value. Fences can also help keep children and pets safe, which most homebuyers will appreciate. Wrought iron fences are also highly decorative, and while they don&rsquo;t provide much privacy, they do add to your home&rsquo;s curb appeal, which often leads to higher home value.</p></div>

Q: How long do fence posts last in concrete?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-fence-post.htm">replace your fence post</a> every five to 15 years.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a wooden gate post be?

• <div><p>Your wooden gate post hole should be a third to a half of the height of the post. Also, note that the diameter of the post hole should be three times the diameter of the post. You should set the post in concrete to ensure a long-lasting and durable post that will withstand the test of time.</p></div>

Q: Are there options for customizing or enhancing a chain link fence?

• <div><p>Customization options include coatings, privacy slats, and incorporating colors or ornamental elements to enhance aesthetic appeal.</p></div>

Q: Where can you buy wrought iron fencing?

• <div><p>You can buy wrought iron fencing from a trusted fence installation company near you. You could also opt to buy it privately from a homeowner who is interested in recycling their own wrought iron materials. Manufacturers stopped mass production of wrought iron as steel became more affordable to produce, so you likely won't find it in any local big box stores.</p></div>

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Last update on January 09, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Needed to get some land cleared around our lake and Christmas Land Management was great! Professional, allowed for flexibility with scheduling, and always communicated. The price was more than fair and I am happy with the job! **photo attached was during the project.
Christmas Land Management
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Reviewed in June 2023
Very professional & friendly people !! Very fairly priced !! I was told that the crew would be here an 9:00 am on Saturday morning to do my install and they showed up at 8:55 am and weâ re forming gutters by 9:00 !! They cleaned up everything loaded up and weâ re gone by 11:00 !!! No fooling...
Vanguard Gutter Systems
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Reviewed in September 2022
Chase called and asked could he come by and offer a quote. He set a time and was prompt in making the appt. He quoted the job and he and and his partner showed up as scheduled. They did a outstanding job and were very diligent in making sure everything was done at 100%. They went out of their...
Branom's Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in June 2022
Very professional, called, Showed up on time Did a great job of mowing and trimmed a couple of trees. I would highly recommend his service .
Carlos Mow and Grow Inc
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Reviewed in January 2022
Friendly and a hard worker. Never stopped until finished the job.
Watkins Junk Removal
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Reviewed in October 2021
They done a great job.
CJ's Roofing and Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very professional service great prices and I called one day needing my lawn cut and they had me on the books for the next evening to do my lawn It looks absolutely amazing.
Handy Southern
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Reviewed in July 2021
Good guys... cut yard, great price. And I even took advantage of the discount I get to schedule my yard to be mowed twice a month. I’ll be using again.
Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2021
Very professional group. They know what they are doing when it comes to taking down trees. We were very impressed with their knowledge. We would recommend them for any job you have.
Thompson Tree Services
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Reviewed in May 2019
These guys are the best. Worked to make us happy every step of the project. So glad we found these guys. They took our storm damaged cabin and fence back to almost new again. So thankful for them as they did a great job super fast and a very fair price. Highly recommend !
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Luke's Painting Company

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Serving Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Luke was a gift! I moved from Colorado into a new home in Prattville, walked in the door and immediately realized I couldn’t live with the existing DIY paint job. I called Luke’s Painting, their estimate was $1400.00 less than their competitors, he started painting two days later. Luke was professional, honest, hard working and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. The finished product is amazing, a realtor commented on how clean the lines are. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Luke’s Painting!"

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Dearman Construction LLC

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Serving Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Dearman construction did not disappoint! Very punctual! By far the best customer service and their experience and knowledge of the job requested was outstanding, if you need ANYTHING done from roofing, decking to tile Dearman Construction are the people to go to! Would recommend this business to anyone looking for top notch contractors. Would refer these people to my own family!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

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Mr. Coleman did a fantastic job!

He has a friendly demeanor and a good work ethic.

I would recommend him to friends and neighbors.

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"Mr. Corbin was not only a phenomenal welder for my project, but also punctual, communicative, fairly priced, and above all, a truly good man."

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Handyman Services LLC

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Serving Vernon, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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We are a locally owned and operated business that prides ourselves on providing superb customer satisfaction. We are professionals that will guarantee our workmanship to ensure the job we do is done right, the first and every time. We offer anything from building decks, screen in porches, to building you a new garage or addition on to your house. We offer a wide range of repair work from drywall, electrical outlets, fixing switches, unclogging stopped up drains, to fixing your sticky door. WE DO IT ALL NO JOB IS TOO SMALL. We look forward to creating a lasting relationship, please call for a free estimate. We are a licensed and insured company.

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

In most cases, wrought iron fencing will cause your property value to increase. Most types of fence—but especially high-quality wrought iron fences—make your home more secure and deter burglars, which adds to property value. Fences can also help keep children and pets safe, which most homebuyers will appreciate. Wrought iron fences are also highly decorative, and while they don’t provide much privacy, they do add to your home’s curb appeal, which often leads to higher home value.

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.

Your wooden gate post hole should be a third to a half of the height of the post. Also, note that the diameter of the post hole should be three times the diameter of the post. You should set the post in concrete to ensure a long-lasting and durable post that will withstand the test of time.

Customization options include coatings, privacy slats, and incorporating colors or ornamental elements to enhance aesthetic appeal.

You can buy wrought iron fencing from a trusted fence installation company near you. You could also opt to buy it privately from a homeowner who is interested in recycling their own wrought iron materials. Manufacturers stopped mass production of wrought iron as steel became more affordable to produce, so you likely won't find it in any local big box stores.

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