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Q: What benefits does painting or staining offer to fences?

• <div><p>Painting or staining protects fences from environmental damage, enhances durability, and improves curb appeal with a fresh, customized look.</p></div>

Q: Will deer crawl under a fence?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a fence?

• <div><p>If you hire a fence installer for the project, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-fence.htm">time it takes to build a fence</a> is about 20 to 30 hours. Tackling the project yourself will take around 40 to 50 hours. It can take longer if you need to obtain permits, level the ground, remove the old fence, or remove a tree.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: Are you required to have a fence around a pool?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Is it legal to put barbed wire around your property?

• <div><p>The legal implications of installing barbed wire fencing will vary from city to city. You should check your local regulations to see if barbed wire fencing is allowed, and what restrictions exist. For instance, some municipalities might require that your fence be a certain height and a certain distance from your home.</p></div>

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Last update on April 17, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
My home (crawlspace) was inspected recently by Foundation Recovery Systems. We were given very helpful information on improving our situation with waterproofing/encapsulation of the space. The owner was professional with his presentation/service. We were very satisfied.
Effingham Foundation Systems
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Reviewed in March 2025
Virgil has done this for years, so I felt very comfortable with the decision we made for my roof when I built my home. He sat down and explained everything. Midstate does a great job in a timely manner. I just love my black roof!!
Mid-State Construction and Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in September 2024
My wife and I would highly recommend Over The Top for any landscape work, dirt removal, land clearing jobs you may have. The work Braxton and his crew does is excellent. Iâ m highly impressed with their cleanup. Professional!
Over The Top Land Improvement
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Reviewed in May 2024
I'm extremely impressed with Perfect Choice's siding service. The new siding looks beautiful and their attention to detail is shows in every corner.
Perfect Choice Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Hired valleys asphalt to pave my driveway. They did an outstanding job, they went above and beyond. Very respectful and mannerly. I would recommend them to anybody
Vallie's Asphalt
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Reviewed in June 2022
Did a wonderful job staining my deck.
Apex Carpentry & Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
My moving crew was professional from start to finish. The foreman said they were almost done with one truck and that they would take me back. they worked quickly and safely and everything arrived in tip top shape will definitely use again for next move and would for sure recommend.
Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Had bushes trimmed and lawn maintenance done.
Clark's Lawn Care Service
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Reviewed in March 2021
They did a great job in a timely fashion. I highly recommend them to anyone needing a driveway or concrete work.
Esker & Walker Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in January 2018
Easy communication with text and phone calls. Came out same day of requesting fence repair on Homeadvisor to make estimate. Scheduled repair for a little over a week later. Work was done in one day. I would use them again and recommend to others.
Ck Outdoor Advantage
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Wood Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install - For Business

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had them install a new garage door. Great guys! Showed up when said they would with everything they needed. When got home had a brand new garage door. Helped me narrow down exactly what I was looking and made it happen . Fast and great service recommend them to everyone."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate88%

24 neighbors recently requested a quote

Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair+4 more

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"On time, fast & friendly, finished what they started. Will hire again."

Response time4 days

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Truly impressed with the professionalism, work ethic and the results from both when we had Spence Fencing enclose our 2 acre yard. They worked with our schedule and unique requests to build us a wonderful fence that we are so thrilled to have. Highly reliable and would definitely call again for any future projects we may have."

+17

Recommended by84%of homeowners

Chain Link Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - Repair or AlterVinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good professional and nice people."

+10

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Custom Fence - Deck Gazebo

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Chain Link Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - Repair or AlterVinyl or PVC Fence - Install+2 more

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

"They were very quick to get to the job and get it done. They did an excellant job and we are very please with their work. The fence looks great and they gave us options on how it could be configured. I would definately recommend these people to anyone. They are very friendly people."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Farm & Ranch Repair & Building

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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - Repair

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He worked hard to provide a good estimate."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Agape Construction & Improvement

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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"
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.
"

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, finished on time and budget and it was perfect- one company, one bill. Very satisfied."

Recommended by71%of homeowners

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Hometown Fencing Pro's

New to Angi

Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+6 more

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

My name is Joshua Shreve I got 2 yrs experience and my fencing is so good your neighbors will call

Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Daniel always shows up when he says he will and does good work while he's there."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Painting or staining protects fences from environmental damage, enhances durability, and improves curb appeal with a fresh, customized look.

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.

If you hire a fence installer for the project, the time it takes to build a fence is about 20 to 30 hours. Tackling the project yourself will take around 40 to 50 hours. It can take longer if you need to obtain permits, level the ground, remove the old fence, or remove a tree.

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.

The legal implications of installing barbed wire fencing will vary from city to city. You should check your local regulations to see if barbed wire fencing is allowed, and what restrictions exist. For instance, some municipalities might require that your fence be a certain height and a certain distance from your home.

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