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Todd
New to Angi

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hello, I offer a multitude of services including handyman, cabinet installation, a multitude of repair and construction services, and more. Feel free to reach out to me to see if I can help you with whatever services you need completed.

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God Inspired Everist Designs
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aaron fixed a section of my wood privacy fence, was able to use a portion of my existing fence and put in new poles. It was done in the timeframe promised and he was great to work with."
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Dining Table/Sets
Dining Table/Sets
Dining Table Set
Custom Built Furniture

+10

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
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Elite Design and Building Contractors
5.0(
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have known the owner of this business for many, many years. He comes from several generations of carpenters and his work is impeccable.He's a straight shooter, professional, and has great integrity."
Custom Entertainment Center
Custom Entertainment Center
Custom Entertainment Center
His and Her sinks and vanity
Finished Product

+68

Response time5 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home. 

Most homeowners don't need to inform their neighbors before constructing a fence, according to the law, but you will need to make sure that you’re building on the property line or on your side of the property line. Otherwise, the neighbor could complain, which would require you to tear down and reinstall the fence. In any case, keeping them in the loop is the neighborly thing to do!

Whether you inform your neighbors or not, always use property records and a land survey to ensure your fence stays within your property boundaries.

Most people prefer to keep the fence level by “stepping” the fence when running a horizontal fence over a slope. Stepping involves raising each panel between the posts as the fence moves over changes in slope, giving the fence line the appearance of stair steps. While this may be the preferred method of running a horizontal fence up a slope, there’s nothing wrong with installing your fence so it follows the undulations in the ground instead.

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.

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.

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