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SP Fence Company
4.4(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Warranties offered

"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."
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Aztec Fence Inc
4.5(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, 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(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Ergeon
4.0(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a few delays because of the rain. But when stopped raining they showed up on time and started the project. They finished the gate next day. Clean up the trash and hauled it away. I would recommend EZHome to have a fence installed."
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+15

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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JH & Sons Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"They are great! They are super nice, kind and very communicative. Our lawn has never been the best! They do other things like fertilize and take care of weeds- they were out of control before but now...the guys know what they are doing. We highly recommend them!"
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Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
My Property Masters
3.7(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"In addition to the installation of a light, they also installed a medicine cabinet. Both needed some additional work- installation of a junction box and hole needed in a plastered wall; filling in of extra space around medicine cabinet rough opening. They also replaced some wood trim around a large tool shed. Job came out great. They were professional and conscientious to take care within my home. Tom and Mike did a very nice job."
Response time8 hrs
255 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
East Lake Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

East Lake Handyman provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project.\n \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

Response time1 hour
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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. 

The best fence option for you depends on your property, budget, and style preferences, but a corrugated metal fence could be a good option if you want something durable yet low-maintenance. Unlike wood, corrugated metal won’t fall prey to rot or pest damage, and the metal can be recycled after its life as a fence comes to an end.

The ideal spacing for four-by-four residential fence posts is usually about 6 to 8 feet between posts. However, if the fence is particularly high or you live in a very windy region, you might want to space them closer together for better stability. A fence pro can help you decide on your post spacing. 

The standard height for a split rail fence is three or four feet. This height requires two to three horizontal rails, making it ideal for homeowners wanting a budget-friendly split rail fence. If you’re hoping to contain agile livestock or animals like dogs, geese, or goats, you may prefer to install a six-foot tall fence with four or five rails or a four-foot-tall fence with three horizontal rails. This will help prevent animals from climbing, crawling, or jumping through the rails.

Installing a picket fence includes measuring and marking the area where you plan to build the fence, laying out all of the materials, digging post holes, setting the posts using concrete, measuring the rails, attaching the rails, attaching the pickets, and then painting or staining the fence if you chose a wooden fence material

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