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SP Fence Company
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - RepairBarbed Wire Fence - Install+7 more

Serving River 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 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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First Fence Inc
4.3(
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Wood Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair+7 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"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!"
White PVC fence with white aluminum driveway gate by First Fence.
Steel fencing installed by First Fence.
PVC Precision
Automated gate.
Zero maintenance enclosure hiding all of the ugly.

+80

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Semoore Fencing
4.6(
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Vinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Mending Fences
4.4(
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Wood Fence - RepairWood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robert from Mending Fences recently replaced and reset a few posts in my fence, and I could not be happier with the results. The fence is now incredibly solid and looks better than ever. Roberts attention to detail and professionalism truly stood out. If you need any fence work done, make sure to get a quote from him chances are youll go with Mending Fences. Highly recommend!"
Small installation job
Post replacement
Custom built fence and gate
Single post replacement
Small instillation job with gate

+6

Response time11 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FENCE SQUAD CORP.
5.0(
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Omar was a great advisor on what fence to choose and was very helpful when choosing what design for the fence. Very informative on what next steps would look like from start to finish and was very cordial and very responsive with questions and concerns that came up. Highly recommend Omar and would definitely reach out again once I need to replace my other fence. Super happy with the fence and happy with the installation window that was given. Love the double gate as well. Gives the home more life!!"
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Luis Saenz
5.0(
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Wood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently had my yard fence power washed and stained by Luis and his crew. My cedar fence looks great and Luis did an outstanding job! I am very pleased with the outcome and how his crew was very professional during the job. The clean up was great too! I would highly recommend Luis for any project."
Painting and plastering.
Painting walls
Front wall damage.
Painting and plastering.
Ceiling too.

+75

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home. 

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. 

You'll pay less on average for the cost of a wooden fence compared to aluminum. However, the price highly depends on the type of wood, the fence design, and extra additions like gates and coats of paint. For example, you may pay less to install an aluminum fence since the panels anchor in the ground, whereas wood fences often take longer to construct, especially picket fences.

Determining the best type of fence to contain your pet can be tricky. Consult a pet fence installer and consider the following questions:

  • What size pet do you have? Some fence types, like chain link, are too short to contain large dogs.

  • Is digging an issue? Some fences, like brick or stone, help minimize digging at the fence line, where wood fences aren’t as adequate. 

  • Do you need to block your pet’s view of the neighbor's yard? Some fences, like metal iron fencing and chain link, don’t offer an obstructed view.

The recommended height for a garden fence depends on its primary purpose. For pest control, the necessary height varies by animal. To keep out small pests like rabbits, a fence should be at least two to three feet tall. If you live in an area with deer, you will need a much taller fence, at least five feet high, to prevent them from jumping over. If the main goal is privacy, the fence should be at least seven feet tall. For purely decorative fences, the height is a matter of personal preference.

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