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Metro Fence Installers
4.8(
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Serving Baxter, 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 rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Top Rail Fence Des Moines
4.8(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bret and his team were professional, respectful, and fast! They got the job done within a week of hire. Couldnâ t be happier with the work they did!"
4 foot 3 rail steel
Charleston
Custom Shadow Box
Vinyl
Standard Privacy

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Bos Fencing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Travis is very thorough and informative on every aspect of our fence replacement. It is really nice to work with a company that is super transparent about the work that they do. You can also tell that they take a lot of pride in the work that they do! Highly recommend Travis for all of your fence needs!"
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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.

You'll pay less on average for the cost of a wooden fence compared to aluminum. However, the price highly depends on the type of wood, the fence design, and extra additions like gates and coats of paint. For example, you may pay less to install an aluminum fence since the panels anchor in the ground, whereas wood fences often take longer to construct, especially picket fences.

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

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.

In the vast majority of cases, chain-link fences are less expensive than wood fences. Installing a wood fence costs anywhere from 20% to 30% more than a chain-link fence, or an average of $3,100, whereas a similarly sized chain-link fence will average around $2,400. Even with add-ons and additional protective finishes, a chain-link fence is very likely to cost you less than a wood fence. The only exception would be a split rail wood fence, which can cost about half the price of a chain-link fence or less.

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