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S&S Fencing, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Farmington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Knott Your Average Handyman
New to Angi

Serving Farmington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Welcome to Knott Your Average Handyman! We are your trusted partner for all residential housing repair and upgrade needs. From essential electrical work to complete renovations, roofing repairs, plumbing repairs, heating repair, and beautiful landscaping, we ensure every project is handled with unparalleled quality and meticulous care. Let us transform your house into the home of your dreams. With over 20 years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to providing reliable and high-quality solutions for every project, big or small.

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Todd
New to Angi

Serving Farmington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Nature Scapes
5.0(
15
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Serving Farmington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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."
Basic Lawn Care
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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Milliman and Sons Builders
5.0(
15
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Serving Farmington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Chuck about a moisture problem I had with existing hardwood flooring. He was very professional and checked out my home from attic to crawlspace. He took pictures to show the results and had a very workable plan. And as soon as I contact my insurance company I will use him to fix the problem. I will definitely refer him to my friends."
Composite Dock with steps
Black Bamboo Flooring
Dormer Siding Repair (After)
Composite Dock
Dormer Siding Repair(before)

+43

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Picket Fences
5.0(
2
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Serving Farmington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Laura and the crew are very professional, courteous, nice people. They tried to save money and help me afford to get everything done that I needed to get done."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

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.

Fence pickets typically face out (away from your home or the garden that you're enclosing). Both the rails and pickets sit on the outside of a fence so that anyone passing by can see the finished side. Not only does the look increase your curb appeal, but it's also the neighborly thing to do when placing a barrier between two properties, even when you're installing a privacy fence.

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.

There are many types of wood fencing that you can choose from. For split rail fencing, the most common wood types are cedar, pine, black locust, and chestnut. The best wood for you will depend on if you like the way a certain wood looks and the availability of the wood type in your area.

Most of the wood types you can find at your local home improvement store are good choices since they all have rot-resistant properties or are pressure-treated with pesticides. If none of the wood options speak to the look you’re going for, check out vinyl fencing.

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.

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