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Asmus Home Services, LLC
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Wood Fence - RepairWood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving Gilbert, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

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Offers commercial services

"Dave was extremely nice and did an excellent job at repairing my roof in a timely manner. Dave explained everything that he was going to do m. Dave did just that! I’m so happy with the service that he provided us m, Dave is honest and reliable. Will for sure hire him again if I have anymore repairs that need completed."
Response time1 day
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ReForm Total Fix and Finish
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Wood Fence - Repair

Serving Gilbert, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very prompt and did a great job! Robert was very friendly and got right to work, telling us what he was going to do ahead of time. He finished the work with an excellent result!"
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit to build or install a fence depends on several factors, including your location, the fence's height, its placement in your yard, and the materials used. In many cities and highly populated areas, a permit is required, especially for fences taller than 6 feet. Conversely, rural areas may have fewer restrictions. Typically, backyard privacy fences 6 feet or shorter do not require a permit, while front yard fences often have a lower height limit, sometimes as low as 3.5 feet. There can also be exceptions for properties in mixed residential-commercial zones. It's best to check with your local building inspection or zoning department to understand the specific requirements, height restrictions, and location rules for your area. A professional fence installer can help you navigate this process and often secure the necessary permits for you, though this may extend the project timeline.

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.

DIY installation is possible for small fences or sections. However, professional installation is recommended for larger projects to ensure proper alignment, stability, durability, correct post setting, and compliance with local zoning codes.

Knowing how close to the property line you can build a fence is an important planning step in your fence installation project. In many U.S. states, you are allowed to build a fence directly on the property line as long as your neighbor signs off on the plan. But check with your state government because some states and municipalities require a couple of inches before your property line.

If you only use your gate as a pedestrian, walking through without a vehicle, you’re fine to stick with a single fence gate. If your fence opening needs to accommodate vehicles of any kind, from cars to trucks to 4-wheelers, then a double fence gate will suit the space much better and give you more freedom. 

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