Are hedges less expensive than fences?

• <div><p>Hedges are a better financial investment for a home than fences in several ways. First, hedges are less expensive to install than fences. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-fence-installation-cost.htm">Fence installation costs</a> <b>$1,775 to $4,600</b>, depending on the type and size. You can also choose to plant smaller and less expensive hedges, knowing that it will take longer for them to mature. Next, mature hedges add resale value to the home, meaning the cost savings get even better when it's time to sell.</p></div>

Who is responsible for the cost and repair of a shared fence between neighbors?

• <div><p>If the fence is on one neighbor’s property, that person is responsible for repairs, regardless of who benefits from the fence more. The other neighbor must keep trees and other obstacles from crossing the property line and affecting the fence. If the fence is directly on the property line, though, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-owns-shared-fence.htm">who owns a shared fence</a>? Many states have laws that address this issue. Typically, the two property owners would share responsibilities and costs for fence maintenance and repair. You may need a property line survey to precisely determine ownership and responsibility.</p></div>

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I was very impressed with Saltzman Masonry & Home Improvement! I had them reblock entire foundation. They are reasonably priced, fast, and very good at what they do! I'd definitely give them a call for any masonry or home Improvement jobs you may have.
Saltzman Masonry & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in August 2023
FFTC removed several trees and stumps for our garage construction project. The team is highly skilled and very professional. They dropped trees with precision and cleared away all the debris quickly and safely. They are very dependable and affordable.
Family First Tree Care
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Reviewed in April 2023
Darrin was quick with the visit and bid, offering a reasonable price for absolutely excellent customer service and a great, solid black vinyl- clad chain link fence. He listened carefully and implemented my ideas well. He's just plain easy to work with, and is both professional and very...
Schwind, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2022
Excellent job with installation and providing instructions. The dogs have adapted to the fencing nicely.
Dog Guard
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Reviewed in June 2022
Excellent communication and project was completed in a timely manner. Love how my pastures look now that they have been mowed, grading around the creek, new culvert installed, and trees trimmed. Much safer creek for my horses with the grading work completed and they can actually use the trees...
NRE Land Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Did a fantastic job mowing/ trimming/edging our yard. Looked Great! Outstanding customer service! We'll definatly continue to use them and highly recommend their services to others!
Grass Kings
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Reviewed in March 2022
The lawn looked great all season long. He is very detailed and dependable and was able to meet my request for days of the week when weather cooperated. I would recommend for any projects.
Sancen Outside Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
I would use him again but he still hasn't finished putting up the fence and hasn't called me. The work he did was good.
Pyles Construction
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Reviewed in November 2019
These guys were great. Super easy to contact, great to work with. My back yard was a mess with leaves and they came to clean and disposed of them. My yard was also long so they went ahead and mowed it. Above and beyond, inside of the fence and even outside. Can't beat the quality and price.
Blair G&B Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2017
The crew was great and did a very nice job. My only frustrations were that it was often hard to reach the business and I waited 6 weeks for installation. But to be fair, they did tell me it would likely be 4-5 weeks upfront. Overall, I would recommend McGill Fence
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Agape Construction & Improvement

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Brady is the best you'll ever find for home remodeling projects.
Showed up on time. Took the time to make ever job right.
Projects were worked on over a number of months, one at a time.

The best and most honest tradesmen I've ever found.
We moved to Texas in January of 2014. We whish Brady could have come with us.
I've found some good (and bad) people to work on the Texas home. But no one who comes close to the quality of work done by Brady Brower.
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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again. I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
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American Custom Homes

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"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

The best fence option for you depends on your property, budget, and style preferences, but a corrugated metal fence could be a good option if you want something durable yet low-maintenance. Unlike wood, corrugated metal won’t fall prey to rot or pest damage, and the metal can be recycled after its life as a fence comes to an end.

Hedges are a better financial investment for a home than fences in several ways. First, hedges are less expensive to install than fences. Fence installation costs $1,775 to $4,600, depending on the type and size. You can also choose to plant smaller and less expensive hedges, knowing that it will take longer for them to mature. Next, mature hedges add resale value to the home, meaning the cost savings get even better when it's time to sell.

Both nails and screws are common in fence construction, including on pickets. Some builders prefer to use nails when connecting the pickets to the rails and screws when connecting the rails to the posts. However, the best option usually depends on the type of wood fencing and the variety of wood you choose.

If the fence is on one neighbor’s property, that person is responsible for repairs, regardless of who benefits from the fence more. The other neighbor must keep trees and other obstacles from crossing the property line and affecting the fence. If the fence is directly on the property line, though, who owns a shared fence? Many states have laws that address this issue. Typically, the two property owners would share responsibilities and costs for fence maintenance and repair. You may need a property line survey to precisely determine ownership and responsibility.

In most states, it is a legal requirement to have a fence around your pool to protect both swimmers and pool owners. These laws can vary by state, city, and county, so you must research the specific regulations in your area before installation. The rules may also differ for inground versus above-ground pools, with inground pools typically requiring a full fence. Additionally, most homeowners' insurance providers will require a fence around a residential pool before providing coverage. As a general rule, it's always best to have a fence for everyone's safety.

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