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S&S Fencing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"They do their job, and they never leave a mess! My gate was dragging, and they were there that day to fix it, I haven't had any problems since. They ensured to answer all my questions and were incredibly friendly!"
6ft chain link with gate
6ft chain link
Chain link gate
6 Ft with 7 Ft end
6 Ft with 7 Ft end

+55

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Todd
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Just in fence and landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Justin and his crew did a nice job. Very communicated when they would be at my house, when they delivered the materials and when do would do the job. I loved my privacy fence and I received a lot of compliments how nice the fence looked. I would used them again to do my projects. I would recommend them to friends and family."
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+35

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Nature Scapes
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Serving Chillicothe, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

"Landon is a very respectful young man. He and his crew showed up promptly every day and worked hard all day. He wanted to make sure I was happy with the work. They worked clean and picked up the jobsite every day. I was very pleased with my refurbished deck and will have them come back and do other projects for me."
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Replaced old mulch and bushes with rock
Basic Lawn Care
We've redone the entire mulch/flower bed
We've redone the entire mulch bed

+17

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

The bottom strand should sit between 12 to 15 inches from the ground. If you have a problem with small critters, you can aim for 8 inches. Three-strand fences should be 16 to 19 inches apart, four-strand fences should be 10 to 12 inches apart, and five-strand fences should be 8 and 10 inches apart.

To effectively keep animals out of your yard with a fence, choose a fence that anchors to the ground to deter digging. Also, consider adding a barrier below the fence to prevent burrowing. 

To make your yard less desirable to animals, eliminate food sources like a vegetable garden, and ensure your garbage cans are sealed and tamper-proof. Installing motion-activated devices like lights or sprinklers will startle animal intruders. Also, a fence won’t work well if you forget to keep gates closed and secure. If you still face persistent animal intrusion issues, contact a wildlife control expert who can offer specialized solutions.

The most common height of a front yard fence is around 3 feet high, but it can vary depending on your zoning laws. If your fence is meant to create privacy, something closer to 6 feet or higher will do the trick. Most of the time, the highest fence you’ll see is 8 feet tall.

When considering how much of a gap should be under a fence or gate, a good rule of thumb is to keep gaps between 2 and 5 inches tall. This allows for some ground clearance for the gate but still provides safety for children and pets, who shouldn’t be able to squeeze through a gap of that size.

You have several options for anchoring a temporary fence to keep it from falling down. Sandbags can be used as a standard weight, but they may blow away or fail in strong winds and inclement weather. Spikes and bolts are a cost-effective and easy-to-install alternative, but drilling can be difficult if the ground is frozen, too soft, or too hard. Another option is wind braces, which should be bolted into the ground to withstand turbulent wind; however, like spikes, they can be challenging to install in very soft or hard ground.

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