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Fencing Solutions
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done quickly and efficiently. They were very professional and made sure everything was cleaned up after the work was completed."
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+118

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Rail Fence Des Moines
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prompt fast and efficient. They came in and removed old fence and replaced with new in less than 2 days. The fence looks great! They were reasonably priced and did an awesome job."
4 foot 3 rail steel
Charleston
Custom Shadow Box
Vinyl
Standard Privacy

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Metro Fence Installers
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We were more than pleased with his work. He did a great job and the fence looks fantastic. There were no surprises in the price and charged the amount he gave us on the estimate."
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Pete’s privacy fence
Dons 6ft demo of 180’ and re-install 6ft wooden privacy
Janet’s Fencing Project
Patricia’s privacy install

+197

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anchor Property Solutions
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Dakota and Landon did a fabulous job putting a ceiling in my garage. Very nice polite professional carpenters . I would recommend them. Both are young but experienced workers. They work fast and efficient plus at a fair price."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&E Fence
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you need any type of fence installed or repaired, I suggest you contact A & E Fence. You will not be disappointed! This company provides excellent customer service, offers competitive pricing, and they do fantastic work. I needed my vinyl fence repaired, so I filled out a request for an estimate on the A & E website. I submitted the form on a weekend. On Monday, Eli contacted me and came to my home to prepare the estimate. Within a few days, the crew from A & E Fence were at my home and completed the repairs. My fence looks amazing! A & E employees are very knowledgeable, personable, and they pay attention to detail. They completed the repairs exactly as I requested. When the crew was finished, they did a fantastic job cleaning up the work area. I am very impressed with A & E. I HIGHLY recommend A & E Fence."
PVC
Response time3 days
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

The plants that grow well on a hog wire fence are any type of climbing or vining plant. This includes garden crops such as green beans, squash, and potatoes as well as jasmine and ivy. Compared to other farm fencing costs, hog wire comes at an affordable price and makes a great trellis if you plant climbing vines along the base of the fence.

The ideal distance between fence posts depends on several factors, including the terrain, the purpose of the fence, and the material used. For different types of fences, here are some general guidelines:

  • Wood and Metal Fences: Posts should be spaced between 5 and 8 feet apart.

  • Vinyl Fences: Spacing can be between 6 and 8 feet.

  • Chain-Link, Mesh, or Lattice Fences: Posts can be set anywhere from 4 to 25 feet apart, with 4-10 feet being common for chain-link.

  • Wire Fences: Spacing can be up to 12 feet apart.

No, fence posts aren’t always set in concrete. If you don’t want to use concrete footings for your posts, expanding foam is a popular alternative. Expanding foam and concrete each have certain pros and cons. For instance, foam is easier to install and more sustainable, but concrete is sturdier and less expensive.

Of all the fencing options, the cheapest type is a repurposed pallet fence because it’s made of used materials that are easy to find for free. But if you’re not interested in the DIY game, customize a covered chain link fence or a plain wood fence to provide the best privacy possible.

Most homeowners don't need to inform their neighbors before constructing a fence, according to the law, but you will need to make sure that you’re building on the property line or on your side of the property line. Otherwise, the neighbor could complain, which would require you to tear down and reinstall the fence. In any case, keeping them in the loop is the neighborly thing to do!

Whether you inform your neighbors or not, always use property records and a land survey to ensure your fence stays within your property boundaries.

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