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SP Fence Company
4.4(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SP Fence installed my front and side fence. They quoted me a great price and, more importantly, they spent a lot of extra time making sure they got it just right, and the quality surpassed my expectations. I am picky, and this company delivers."
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+7

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Angel Fence
5.0(
11
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and completed my fence that day. I would highly recommend Angel Fence to anyone looking to get a fence installed at an affordable cost."
4 ft Traditional w/ pit gravel
Traditional
Traditional fence
Board&batted traditional
Board  and Batted

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aztec Fence Inc
4.5(
100
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We used them 18 years ago for the first fence and are so happy with their work again! They were professional and on time. They worked meticulously around all the cables and wires and dug everything by hand and had ZERO cable slicing. When our neighbor replaced their fence just days later, they came back out and closed the gaps left by the neighbor's fence (annoying), with no extra cost to us! I highly recommend Aztec Fence Inc!"
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mejia Fence Inc.
4.5(
105
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ended up going with a 6ft privacy fence. It looks fantastic. And a 4ft dog run. The customer service is outstanding. They checked in with me regarding the 3 gates that were being installed. We discussed which direction gates should swing (in or out) as well as which side I wanted the handle (left or right side of door). I appreciated that since it truly does make a difference. I will be having them come back in early summer to stain the wood."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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John's Fence, Inc.
4.5(
16
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had contacted another fence contractor from Home Advisor and they were not interested in our business. But John's Fence contacted us immediately, came out and quoted us and showed up on time, doing a fantastic job. We will definitely use them again in the future. They were friendly, understood what we wanted and really went the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied."
5' New Lexington Vinyl
New Lexington with Lattice Accent (Almond)
6' Victorian Accent Vinyl (almond)
6' Traditional w/ 4' Traditional Spaced Pi
6' New Lexington Vinyl (almond)

+19

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&D Fencing
4.5(
14
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding Vinyl Fence & Exceptional Service from D & D Fencing! We couldn’t be happier with our vinyl fence from D & D Fencing. From start to finish, the entire experience was smooth, professional, and stress-free—and Juvi is truly the reason this project turned out so great. Juvi was knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly easy to work with. He took the time to explain our options, answered every question, and made sure the fence design fit our property perfectly. His attention to detail and pride in his work really showed. The vinyl fence itself looks amazing—clean, sturdy, and high-quality. It completely transformed our yard and instantly boosted our home’s curb appeal. The installation was efficient, precise, and left everything neat and clean afterward. If you’re looking for a reliable fencing company that delivers top-notch results, D & D Fencing is the way to go. And if you get the chance to work with Juvi, you’re in excellent hands. Highly recommended!"
dog ear fence with masterpost
arlington style white vynl 5ft high
board and batten cedar fence
traditional 6 ft high
white vynl

+2

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Superior Enterprises, Inc.
3.6(
52
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"About a month ago, we had them patch up the old fence around our back yard. Then, just last week, they put back up a section of fence blown down by a recent wind. Though, because of the volume of such repair jobs, they made the repair later than scheduled, they did the job at no cost! They were incredibly generous! They won us over completely, and we'll use them again when we replace the entire fence."
Square Lattice Top Fence
Lattice Fence
Space Traditional with 2x2 square Pickets
Space Traditional
Solid Dog Ear Fence

+23

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Francisco Fence
4.0(
5
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Francisco Fence was fantastic to work with for our aluminum fence. We needed a fence installed quickly for our dog when moving to a new home. They were quick to respond to my request for a quote and readily available to come out and measure. From measurement to completion took about 10 days - 1 week for the village permit and the install was done in 2 days. Pricing was very competitive and the finished product looks amazing. Throughout the entire process Sebastian was often checking in with me to provide updates and see if I had any questions. Id gladly work with Francisco Fence again."
Custom Fence
Horizontal Fence
Semi- Privacy Fence
Farm Fencing
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

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. 

A stockade fence is a common type of privacy fence. These fences consist primarily of side-by-side boards without any gaps, thus eliminating the possibility of anyone peeking into your property. Stockade-style fences also typically included pointed pickets on top for even more security. Other than these traits, stockade fences come in a wide variety of styles. 

For a chain link fence, the ideal distance between fence posts is 6 to 10 feet apart. Measure carefully to ensure even spacing, and resist the temptation to extend the distance more than 10 feet. Doing so could impact the stability of your fence.

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.

One of the best features of composite fences is their long lifespan. You can expect your composite fence to last 20 to 30 years. It lasts long because it consists of recycled plastic and wood fibers. The plastic offers durability that wood alone can’t provide. It’s mold- and rot-resistant, as well as weather-resistant.

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