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Dog Guard of Saint Louis

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Dog Guard of Saint Louis

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12 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Dog Guard of St. Louis provides quality work to customers in doing fences. We ensure that you will receive the best possible service with us if you need a pro call us. We have been in business since 2004, serving Saint Peters and surrounding areas.

"He was excellent had a fair price."

Mary D on September 2025

Dog Guard of St. Louis provides quality work to customers in doing fences. We ensure that you will receive the best possible service with us if you need a pro call us. We have been in business since 2004, serving Saint Peters and surrounding areas.

"He was excellent had a fair price."

Mary D on September 2025

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JL General Contracting

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JL General Contracting

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2 years of experience

General Contractor so jack of all trades 10+ years construction experience, friendly, professional, honest, very attentive to detail, quick, clean services. Free estimates!

General Contractor so jack of all trades 10+ years construction experience, friendly, professional, honest, very attentive to detail, quick, clean services. Free estimates!

Gregory Building Services

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Gregory Building Services

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16 years of experience

We are a Family owned business with a focus on providing home repair and remodeling services to Local families. We currently have 3 service and repair techs and 4 remodeling crews trained in various trades. All of our crew members are Employees. We only sub-contract licensed trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) as needed and we have established working relationships with these vendors. Currently Gregory Building Services does not offer financing but we can work with your banks and lenders to complete your projects. All of our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of the products used or 1 year whichever is longer.

We are a Family owned business with a focus on providing home repair and remodeling services to Local families. We currently have 3 service and repair techs and 4 remodeling crews trained in various trades. All of our crew members are Employees. We only sub-contract licensed trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) as needed and we have established working relationships with these vendors. Currently Gregory Building Services does not offer financing but we can work with your banks and lenders to complete your projects. All of our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of the products used or 1 year whichever is longer.

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180 Improvements and Maintenance, LLC

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180 Improvements and Maintenance, LLC

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Improving the community and economy through good craftsmanship and creative entrepreneurship.

Improving the community and economy through good craftsmanship and creative entrepreneurship.

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Animal Fencing questions, answered by experts

You should dig a trench that’s 6 to 8 inches deep so that when the silt fence stands up, it has at least 6 inches below ground. It’s important to firmly bury your silt fence into the trench you’ve dug to keep water from running underneath the fence into the pile of soil you’re containing. 

A barbed wire fence will last an average of 15 to 20 years, but the life expectancy can range anywhere between five and 50 years. Thicker wires last longer, as do fences made with galvanized metal. If the barbed wire fence is in a climate with harsh winters and summers, it likely won’t last more than 10 to 15 years. Failing to keep up with maintenance and repairs will also shorten the lifespan of a barbed wire fence.

There are several options for post materials. Depending on where you live, the weather, and what kind of durability you want, you can choose from wood, steel or concrete posts for a barbed wire fence. Your corner and end posts should be especially strong in order to maintain the structural integrity of the fence. 

The least expensive farm fence to install is actually a wire fence rather than a cow fence made of lumber. A hog wire fence can be strong, long-lasting, and relatively easy to repair. A woven wire fence also requires less lumber than a wooden fence, reducing the overall cost of your project. However, wire fences tend not to be as aesthetically pleasing as wood fences.

Rust, bent or broken bars, loose posts, and weakened welds are common problems that require repair to maintain security and appearance.

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