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Q: Can you use a floor jack to remove fence posts?

• <div><p>Yes, you can use a floor jack to remove fence posts. Attach a stem to the base of the fence post so you can position the floor jack underneath. The stem can be a scrap piece of wood attached with nails or a sturdy nail itself. Put the jack beneath the stem and push the lever to lift up on the fence post and remove it from the ground.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest privacy fence to build?

• <div><p>Of all the fencing options, the cheapest type is a repurposed pallet fence because it&rsquo;s made of used materials that are easy to find for free. But if you&rsquo;re not interested in the DIY game, customize a covered chain link fence or a plain wood fence to provide the best privacy possible. </p></div>

Q: Does a horizontal or vertical fence cost more?

• <div><p>A horizontal fence is typically more expensive to build than a vertical fence, often costing between 10% and 20% more. The higher cost is due to the need for a higher grade of lumber and more posts to prevent the boards from sagging, which increases both material and labor expenses. Despite the higher price, horizontal fences tend to be more durable and offer a more distinct, modern look compared to the more common vertical picket style. However, they may not be the best option for privacy, as there can be slight gaps between the horizontal rails.</p></div>

Q: Does electric fencing use a lot of electricity?

• <div><p>Electric fences use very little energy and shouldn&rsquo;t cause any surprises on your next energy bill; You may only notice an extra couple of dollars on the bill. While electric fences don&rsquo;t consume much energy, they still need it. If you have a power outage after a storm, your electric fence will likely stop working.</p></div>

Q: How far apart should posts be for a horizontal fence?

• <div><p>Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can&rsquo;t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag. </p></div>

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Last update on October 27, 2023

Reviewed in October 2023
Kenny was a great listener to the problem I was having with my fence Solved the problem in good time Would hire again
Kenny's Construction
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Reviewed in March 2023
Quick, efficient and very reasonable. Did a great job. Even took down a fence panel to get the machine in our backyard. Replaced it when the job was finished.
Roosters Tree & Landscaping Services
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Reviewed in September 2019
His clean up was the best. Looked like he had never been here. We would recommend him to any and everyone. Best fence builder.
Rod's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in December 2017
The owner of Hand-E-Man, Jason James craftsmanship and knowledge are excellent. He gets the job done in a proffesinal timely fashion. He installed a toilet, ceiling fan, delivered firewood,built a firewood rack and finished our beautiful wood fence, which we have received many compliments from...
Hand-e-Man Home & Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2014
Mr. Stipe does a great job at reasonable prices. Used his services twice to stain my fence, first when built in 2010 then again in 2014 for another application. Fence looks very good for its age because of his product. I will call again in future!
1-888-STAIN-ARKANSAS.COM
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Reviewed in February 2014
It went great. The tree was very large and had fallen very close to windows, and was laying on our roof and deck. They removed the tree and cleaned up the yard. It was a tricky process due to the close proximity to the fence and windows. The tree was also laying on our roof. They removed...
Meurer Brothers Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
Was surprised they were able to install fence at this time of year. Worked very hard on days they were able to work on it. They listened to my concerns that the privacy fence needed to be built so our cats could not be able to get out any where along the bottom. I am hiring them for other...
All-Pro Construction & Landscape
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Reviewed in October 2013
Lucas and his team of guys were fast and very professional and were able to remove my trees despite the close proximity to my house and neighbors house. I had 4 trees growing too close to my home and a few along the fence line that would prevent me from installing a new fence. They removed all...
BIG OAK TREE SERVICE
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Reviewed in August 2013
The owner is very professional and courteous. He is ready to work with you at all times. His crews work hard to get the job done right and on time. Installing 437 foot of fence in 95+ weather isn't an easy job. Nevertheless, it was a job done right and on time! Thanks for a job well...
Veterans Tree & Fence
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Spence Fencing

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"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."

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Warnick Complete Land Services LLC

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"They kept us up to date . Let us know when they would be able to start. They cleaned everything up when done. We are really enjoying our deck."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Agape Construction & Improvement

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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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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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"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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Recommended by71%of homeowners

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J and B trees and more

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

"They did a very good job. My yard looks great and they had a good pricing."

Recommended by64%of homeowners

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American Custom Homes

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Midwest Tree Solutions

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Serving Aviston, IL and surrounding areas

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"Quick and easy, it went great."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can use a floor jack to remove fence posts. Attach a stem to the base of the fence post so you can position the floor jack underneath. The stem can be a scrap piece of wood attached with nails or a sturdy nail itself. Put the jack beneath the stem and push the lever to lift up on the fence post and remove it from the ground.

Of all the fencing options, the cheapest type is a repurposed pallet fence because it’s made of used materials that are easy to find for free. But if you’re not interested in the DIY game, customize a covered chain link fence or a plain wood fence to provide the best privacy possible.

A horizontal fence is typically more expensive to build than a vertical fence, often costing between 10% and 20% more. The higher cost is due to the need for a higher grade of lumber and more posts to prevent the boards from sagging, which increases both material and labor expenses. Despite the higher price, horizontal fences tend to be more durable and offer a more distinct, modern look compared to the more common vertical picket style. However, they may not be the best option for privacy, as there can be slight gaps between the horizontal rails.

Electric fences use very little energy and shouldn’t cause any surprises on your next energy bill; You may only notice an extra couple of dollars on the bill. While electric fences don’t consume much energy, they still need it. If you have a power outage after a storm, your electric fence will likely stop working.

Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag.

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