What other types of materials can I use to build a fence?

• <div><p>While wood fencing is versatile and durable, there are other fence material options to consider. Check out our comprehensive list of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-fences-pros-cons.htm">Best Types of Fences for Your Home</a> to browse through some other fencing materials. Popular types include metal fencing, such as aluminum and chain link, and wood alternatives, such as vinyl or composite fencing.</p></div>

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Q: What is the most durable type of metal for a fence?

• <div><p>The most durable metal for a fence is wrought iron. With proper care, a wrought iron fence can last for centuries. This means regular resealing to stave off rust and corrosion, especially in coastal climates with salty sea air. In these environments, chain link and corrugated fencing tend to stand up better to the elements with fewer maintenance needs.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to build a fence at my home?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-fence-installation-cost.htm">The cost to build a fence</a> is about <b>$3,100</b> on average, but you could pay anywhere from <b>$400 to $13,700</b> or more. Your cost will depend on the length, height, and materials for the fence. If you hire a professional installer, labor costs typically represent about half of the total cost of the project. This means you potentially can save quite a bit of money doing the work yourself.</p></div>

Q: How deep should I bury my garden fence?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need to bury the garden fence about 1 foot underground. It&rsquo;s tempting to save on materials by burying the fence just a couple of inches, but if you do so, determined pests will still be able to dig under the fence and access your plants. Burying your garden fence deep into the soil is an important step that allows you to attach a wire barrier to the fencing. </p><p> Burrowing animals (like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/voles-vs-moles.htm">voles, moles</a>, rabbits, and gophers) can&rsquo;t dig or chew through this wiring, meaning that you&rsquo;ll be keeping your prized petunias or your robust veggie garden from being eaten.</p></div>

Q: What alternatives are there for a picket fence?

• <div><p>There are many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-fences-pros-cons.htm">types of fences</a> available to homeowners, including wood, chain link, wire, concrete, brick, corrugated metal, and more. Some fences offer practical solutions for pets and wild animal deterrents, while others offer aesthetics that boost curb appeal. Consider what you&rsquo;re looking for in a fence to help you decide which is best for your home.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in May 2023
Value Pro was very easy to communicate with and came out for a free appraisal quickly. I was given a firm estimate to paint a large wrought iron fence. They arrived promptly at the agreed upon time and did an excellent job. All the rust was removed by hand, a primer was applied, and then the...
Value Pro Painters
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Reviewed in May 2022
Ron and his son Ross knew what they were doing. Very professiona, on time; payment as quoted and quality work. I had over 35 ballisters replace with blk iron, new post and rails. Love the updated look. Definitely will hire again for our basement.
Stair Artisan
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Reviewed in September 2021
Fabulous iron railings for in my entryway inside the house. It was custom designed by myself , but was made with Great care and attention to details. I was so excited to get them installed and see what a difference this made in the appearance of my staircase!
Seven 13 Portable Welding & Metal Works, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
The drain was cleared to satisfaction, but they priced additional services at an excessively high price, $4,000 to remove and replace cast iron pipes with PVC pipes, $700 to $600 to replace one toilet. My wife and I replaced 2 for less than $3 by ourselves. We are 68 and 57. All the staff...
Tiger Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Recently my 60 year old cast iron sewer line broke in my crawlspace, which also went under the garage floor. I knew this was going to be a major job to fix, due to the sewer line going through the crawlspace wall and underneath the garage floor. The employees from Swift Plumbing were very...
Swift Plumbing and Home Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
Very professional job, he took the time necessary to ensure that it was done right. He removed the old seam where bedroom carpet met family room and used hot iron to install new seam. Then re-stretched and attached bedroom carpet to existing tack strips.
All About Him Flooring
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Reviewed in November 2014
Shopper Beware Dennis showed up at my house 15 minutes late for a scheduled appointment I made two days prior. Upon opening the door to greet him, he said, "What's up?". Very unprofessional to greet a prospective new customer with such an informal greeting. I was already on my guard and...
Culler Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in June 2013
As promised, the employee arrived at 7:30 and went right to work. Part of the bid was for me to open up the walls and remove some of the plumbing fixtures prior to arrival to help with speed of installation. Unfortunately, due to work I was not able to complete the work I was supposed to prior...
Ehret Inc
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Reviewed in March 2011
I called this company after I already had an appt with Sears Home Services. Sears could not come out for a week, so I called this company to see if they could come out sooner. They were available within 2 days of my phone call. The serviceman was on time, very polite, and very professional. ...
Advantage Maytag Home Appliance Center
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Reviewed in April 2009
The company contacted me very quickly after receiving my information from Service Magic. They were much cheaper than I expected, put up a great looking fence, and all in a very short amount of time. My only complaint was the sales rep did not have the equipment to locate the iron rods used to...
Chesterfield Fence & Deck Co., Inc.
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