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Jason's Handyman Services
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Wood Fence - Repair

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Jason's Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We have over 20 of experience doing flooring and other construction work. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Peerless Fence
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Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

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Warranties offered

"I had a great experience working with peerless fence at Round lake Illinois, Andrew the sales person, he help me out trough out the whole process, he was very helpful even after the installation process. the two guys that installed the fence were extremely professional, they got the job done in one day, it was a 100 ft job with 4 gates, I was really impressed by way they got the job done, I truly recommend peerless Fence by Round lake area."
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Buck Staver Fencing
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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+4 more

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Buck Staver Fencing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Revamp Fence and Deck
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Vinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving Scales Mound, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Revamp Fence is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Your wooden gate post hole should be a third to a half of the height of the post. Also, note that the diameter of the post hole should be three times the diameter of the post. You should set the post in concrete to ensure a long-lasting and durable post that will withstand the test of time.

The average lifespan of a wood fence is 15 to 20 years, but some can last for 40 years or more depending on several factors. The type of wood is crucial; for example, untreated pine may only last 5 to 10 years, while pressure-treated pine can last up to 20 years, and cedar's natural resistance can extend its life to 40 years. Other factors include local weather conditions, with wet and windy climates causing faster deterioration, and the quality of maintenance. Higher-end wood, metal posts, and privacy fence styles also tend to last longer.

You can use soil and gravel instead of concrete when setting fence posts. However, concrete is more durable and longer lasting, so it's worth considering if you want your fence to withstand the test of time. You should especially consider concrete if you live in a region that experiences severe weather, which can damage your fence.

Ideally, your concrete should set slightly above ground at an angle sloping away from the fence post. This will add extra support and allow water to run away from the wood fence post. Keeping water out will help prevent wood rot. Additionally, you can add soil on top of the concrete for a seamless finish. 

Planting greenery on a fence can help achieve more privacy, whether it’s shrubs along a picket or chain link fence or rolls of faux greenery to help create a solid-colored backdrop beyond the fence line. You can also try adding more lattice or paneling across a fence so that there are fewer places where passing eyeballs can see in.

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