"The whole crew that came out to build our fence went above and beyond today! Was very efficient and professional! The fence turned out great! Thank you!"
"This the second fence I have had SP Fence install. They did an excellent job on this fence just like they did on the first fence. The first fence is now 7 years old and still looks great. They did 2 maintenance visits on the first fence and both were great. If I need a third fence in the future I am definitely calling SP Fence, nice people, quality work, good price."
"If you are looking for a great quality fence at a great price, contact FIRST FENCE in HILLSIDE The entire FIRST FENCE team (sales, office, installers) are the BEST! Payment options, fence options, no pressure, extremely professional and friendly! Highly recommend FIRST FENCE if you are in the market for a new fence for your home. My wife and I chuckled after installation that the our new fence looks richer/nicer than our home…lol Definitely the fence gave our home a significant appearance improvement. Installed right before the holidays. We can’t wait for spring/summer to arrive so we can enjoy our backyard!"
We provide and install fencing and gates in wood, vinyl, iron, aluminum, composite and chain link. We specialize in building custom designs that make homes stand out from the rest. From basic to extremely ornate, we do it all. With over 29 years of industry experience, our team meets and exceeds all expectations. We do it the right way!
"America's Backyard replaced part of our wood fence with their white vinyl fencing and it's beautiful! Made our landscaping look great. We loved it so well we called them back out to install the rest of our yard against our neighbor's fence."
Split rail fencing is a type of post and rail fencing. Other post and rail fences include corral board and post and dowel. Post and rail fencing is the term used for any type of fence with vertical posts, horizontal rails, and nothing else (specifically excluding pickets). So, technically, a split rail fence is a post and rail fence.
There is no best color for a vinyl fence, as it truly depends on a homeowner’s aesthetic preference. Classic white is the most popular and widely available of all the vinyl fence colors. However, contemporary black, warm browns, and natural grays are becoming more mainstream. One perk of darker-colored fences is that they are easier to “keep clean,” as in, dirt and debris don’t show up as easily as they would on lighter-colored fences. So if you don’t plan to give your fence regular washings, a dark color like black, gray, or brown would be the best choice.
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.
A fence gate can sag for several reasons. The issue often stems from the hardware, such as damaged or bent hinges, or loose screws that can no longer support the gate's weight. The gate frame itself might also have come out of square due to failing supports. Alternatively, the problem may not be the gate but the supporting fence post, which could be leaning or out of place. In many cases, fixing a sagging gate is as simple as tightening the hinge screws or upgrading to more robust hinges.
A gate shouldn’t be higher or lower than the fence it's attached to. If the gate is lower than the fence, it encourages strangers to peek at your property. If the gate is higher than the fence, it just looks weird. Gates allow for increased security and aesthetics, so ensure the gate rests at the same height as the fence.
The North Riverside, IL homeowners’ guide to fencing services
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