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Avatar for Superior Fence & Rail of Hartford
Superior Fence & Rail of Hartford
5.0(
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Wood Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - Install+1 more

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Superior Fence & Rail is America’s top-rated fence company, proudly serving homeowners with expert fence installation, durable fence construction, and custom fencing solutions. With more than 100 locations nationwide, each Superior fence is built to exact specifications for beauty, strength, and long-lasting performance. Our team provides professional craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and the fencing industry’s best warranty. From privacy fencing to decorative and security options, we offer endless customization to fit your property’s needs. When it comes to quality and reliability, Superior Fence & Rail of Hartford is the trusted local fence company you can count on.

Semi-Privacy Vinyl
Privacy Vinyl
Melrose Tan Vinyl
Privacy Vinyl
Kirkwall Vinyl

+11

78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Portland Fence Company, LLC
4.5(
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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+2 more

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

Since 1985, Portland Fence Company has been serving the Middlesex County area with top quality fence installations, and materials. We install the highest quality cedar and PVC products available. We also install chain link, ornamental steel and aluminum gates of all sizes, and automatic gate operations. We also do snow and ice management with loaders, mini skid steers, large skid steers, trucks, and the right chemicals for ice control. You need not worry about snow or ice, that's our job. We are an authorized salt melt dealer.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoor Property Services, LLC
4.7(
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Wood Fence - Install - For BusinessWood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outdoor Property Service from when they contacted me to and when Jason came out and I got quote within an hour. They worked Fast and courteous and within the schedule that they gave. We have a special garden statement hedges that needed attention. The Hedges needed reshaped and the gentleman that came where more than competent and did impeccable work on the hedges."
Snow Plowing
Snow Plowing
Snow Blowing
Lawn Mowing
Leaf Blowing

+2

Response time2 days
146 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Dave The Fixer
4.9(
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Vinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave installed kitchen faucet, and is repairing my Island drawers. He will also be giving me a price to build an outdoor deck, fix some doors in the house and some other projects that I have not even thought of yet. He cleans everything up when finished, and my dog even liked him. Good Guy."
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Wood Fence - Install

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris is a wonderful Contractor. He arrived when he said he would and he made the front door and storm door look absolutely beautiful. His work is impeccable! Plus the fact he is easy to talk to and he explained any questions I had. I am very impressed with his knowledge and workmanship! If you ever need work done, you can trust that Chris will take care of you!"
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

+24

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

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.

You have several options for anchoring a temporary fence to keep it from falling down. Sandbags can be used as a standard weight, but they may blow away or fail in strong winds and inclement weather. Spikes and bolts are a cost-effective and easy-to-install alternative, but drilling can be difficult if the ground is frozen, too soft, or too hard. Another option is wind braces, which should be bolted into the ground to withstand turbulent wind; however, like spikes, they can be challenging to install in very soft or hard ground.

The cheapest fence to install is likely to be a wire fence, whether it’s hog wire or chicken wire. Closely following that is something repurposed that would be free to collect, like a DIY pallet fence. Most wire fences are available in large quantities at a low cost, so they’re great for homes with a tight budget.

A stockade fence is a common type of privacy fence. These fences consist primarily of side-by-side boards without any gaps, thus eliminating the possibility of anyone peeking into your property. Stockade-style fences also typically included pointed pickets on top for even more security. Other than these traits, stockade fences come in a wide variety of styles. 

The legal implications of installing barbed wire fencing will vary from city to city. You should check your local regulations to see if barbed wire fencing is allowed, and what restrictions exist. For instance, some municipalities might require that your fence be a certain height and a certain distance from your home.

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