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Wickstrom Lawn Care
5.0(
3
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Wood Fence - Repair

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"KYLE WAS QUICK AND EFFICIENT KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL AND RESPECTFUL FAST RESPONDING OVERCOMING VERY CHALLENGING OBSTACLES!! EXTREMELY PATIENT WHEN I ASKED A MILLION QUESTIONS! FOCUSED ON ALL MY WANTS AND NEEDS GAVE ME A FREE QUOTE. WENT ABOVE AND BEOND TO HELP ME WITH MY DREAM GARDEN AND NOW BEAUTIFUL YARD! I DONT THINK I COULD HAVE FOUND ANYONE MORE PERFECT FOR THE JOB! MY LAWN LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD!!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Ben Fence Co
New to Angi
Wood Fence - RepairWood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Down Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
2
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Here at Down Home Improvements, LLC, we are focused on providing high quality service and customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We provide our clients with a great service that comes with superb quality. We thrive on integrity, professionalism and attention to detail. Those qualities set us apart from the rest. Please call us today.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
S-P-R Service Property Restoration
5.0(
1
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Wood Fence - RepairWood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving Cherokee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Deer can crawl under a fence if it has a gap of around 6 inches or more. Make sure to close all gaps at the bottom of your fence to keep deer out, and the bottom of the material should be tightly secured, or the deer will push right through it. As an added benefit, closing shorter gaps at the bottom of a fence can also keep rabbits out of your yard.

How long a wood fence lasts depends on the type of wood and its style. The design of a shadow box fence makes it more durable than other fence types because the alternating pickets disperse the weight across the rails. As a result, you won’t have to worry as much about sagging or failing pickets. However, remember that the hollow design of a shadow box fence makes it more difficult to apply the sealer, which is crucial to extending its life.

You can keep a dog from digging under a fence by filling existing holes in your yard, installing a wire to your fence bottom, burying your fence bottom, making a designated digging spot, and removing visual stimuli. You can also dissuade your dog from wanting to dig under your fence and escape by scheduling more one-on-one playtime and ensuring they are getting enough exercise to keep them stimulated.

Since wood is weaker when installed horizontally versus vertically, a horizontal fence is prone to sagging. You can prevent this drooping from happening by building a sturdier fence. Use softwoods that are more stable, such as cedar and redwood, or denser hardwoods for your fence materials. If you can’t afford these pricey materials, use thicker two-by-six pressure-treated pine boards or shorten the span the fence boards have to cover by installing more posts.

How long a fence lasts, including a split rail fence, will depend on the material from which it’s made. The average lifespan of a wood fence is about 15 to 20 years. However, split rail fences made out of premium materials, like composite, vinyl, steel, or aluminum, can last for 25 to 30 years or more, especially if you take good care of the material and carry out necessary maintenance.

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