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Metro Fence Installers
4.8(
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Serving Slater, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Rail Fence Des Moines
4.8(
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Serving Slater, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My project was done quicker than I thought it would be great job. I would recommend top rail fence."
4 foot 3 rail steel
Charleston
Custom Shadow Box
Vinyl
Standard Privacy

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Bos Fencing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Slater, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Iowa Outdoor Improvements
4.9(
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Serving Slater, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ricardo was prompt, very business like & friendly, & took care that I was satisfied with the work he had done."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

A metal fence can last for over 30 years if maintained correctly, though the exact lifespan varies by material. For instance, chain-link and aluminum fences can function well for 25 to 30 years, while corrugated metal fences may last up to 60 years with regular maintenance. The lifespan can be shortened by harsh weather, abuse, or lower-quality materials. Galvanized metal tends to last longer due to its protective barrier, whereas sheet and corrugated metal may rust faster than solid pieces.

Yes, fence posts need to be installed below the frost line to ensure stability and prevent heaving caused by freezing and thawing cycles. The frost line is the depth at which soil freezes during winter. By placing posts below this line, often around 3 to 4 feet deep or as recommended for your specific region, you reduce the risk of the ground shifting, which can lead to leaning or unstable fences. Adequate depth provides better anchoring and helps maintain the fence's integrity, ensuring it remains secure and upright throughout changing seasons.

You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one.

There are several privacy fence ideas, including DIY temporary fence ideas. You can try using pallets, which is a great way to add privacy and recycle materials. You can use a traditional square or lattice trellis as a temporary privacy fence, which provides seclusion and allows you to add flowers and climbing vines for a living design element.

You’ll need to bury the garden fence about 1 foot underground. It’s tempting to save on materials by burying the fence just a couple of inches, but if you do so, determined pests will still be able to dig under the fence and access your plants. Burying your garden fence deep into the soil is an important step that allows you to attach a wire barrier to the fencing. 

Burrowing animals (like voles, moles, rabbits, and gophers) can’t dig or chew through this wiring, meaning that you’ll be keeping your prized petunias or your robust veggie garden from being eaten.

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