Can you build a stockade fence yourself?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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, <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/install-privacy-fencing/">hiring a privacy fence installer near you</a> is the way to go.</p></div>

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Q: What’s the best type of temporary fencing?

• <div><p>The best type truly depends on the purpose of your fencing. Whether you need it for added security, safety for children and animals, or keeping pests out of your garden area will determine which temporary fencing works best for you. Once you understand its purpose, you can select the most durable, cost-effective material for your yard&rsquo;s size and project.</p></div>

Q: What is the best wood for fence posts?

• <div><p>The best wood for fence posts are redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated pine. Wood posts made from these materials will typically lasts between 15 and 30 years, depending on the specific type you choose and your local climate. With proper care and maintenance, a fence post made of these materials can withstand most weather conditions. </p></div>

Q: How deep do aluminum fence posts need to be?

• <div><p>When it comes to aluminum fence post depth, the posts should typically be about one-third of the length of the fence post deep into the ground. However, it's always best to check with your fencing manufacturer's recommendations to ensure you install it at the recommended depth for stability.</p></div>

Q: Should you put a fence around your vegetable garden?

• <div><p>Vegetable gardens can easily become a convenient food bank for your local animal population, whether it&rsquo;s squirrels stealing fruit or rabbits munching on freshly grown veggies. If you want to keep those critters out, it helps to put a fence around your vegetable garden that&rsquo;s at least a couple of feet tall to deter any animals from getting past it. Just make sure your fence doesn&rsquo;t interrupt the amount of sunlight your garden needs to thrive. </p><p> </p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
The company was super responsive, professional and created a great product. They know their fencing! I would absolutely Recommend them and will use them again.
Quality Works Fencing Etc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
They were really excellent though out the fence and gate process listed to my idea and even suggested some ideas to me and together we came up with a great solution and am very satisfied with the way the fence came out
Bros Construction
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Reviewed in January 2022
the team that came was quick and very good removing the old fence and cleaning up before installing the new one.
Advanced Fence
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Reviewed in April 2019
Power washed. Prepared. Primed. And painted. All in about a day. Fence looks brand new. This job would have taken me a week-and-a-half and about three bottles of Aleve and not have been nearly as nicely done. Good job, guys!
Custom Quality Creations
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Reviewed in November 2016
DG concrete did a great job. He even help identify someone to fix my fence.
DG Concrete
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Reviewed in March 2016
These guys were great! They had the right equipment and knowledge to do the job. They estimated 2 hours to complete the trimming of a large pepper tree, and trimming a long fence full of ivy, to include removing the ivy which had grown up a telephone pole to quite a height. They did an excellent...
La Sirenita Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2013
They were very professional, responsive and polite. They were on time and did a very good job. They also cleaned up behind themselves. I love my fence. This company I would recommend.
Sonrise Fence, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2010
Curt is really great. He is very flexible with scheduling and very available. He's even helped me do an emergency fix on my fence when my husband was away. He always shows up, he's very reliable.
Curt's Pest Control
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