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Q: What type of fence lasts the longest?

• <div><p>Galvanized metal, vinyl, and composite fences are known to be the longest-lasting options, often surviving for over 30 years with proper care. Metal fences, including galvanized chain link and aluminum, can look great for decades because the galvanization process adds a protective coating that resists weather and pests. Similarly, vinyl and composite materials are resistant to pests and can withstand harsh weather for many years. In comparison, a typical wood fence lasts about 15 years, and a standard vinyl fence has a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.</p></div>

Q: What's the best under-gate dog barrier?

• <div><p>The best under-gate <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-best-fence-option-keep-your-dog-safe.htm">dog barrier</a> is one that extends to the ground. This effectively keeps dogs in and won't give them room to squeeze through. However, dogs that dig can still get under the barrier. Deter digging by paving the ground beneath the gate or filling it in with rocks or gravel. Be careful using wire to extend dog gates, as the sharp ends may cut or hurt your dog's paws.</p></div>

Q: Can I pull the fence post out with a truck?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s possible to remove a fence post with a truck and requires little physical effort, we don&rsquo;t recommend this method. You can potentially hurt others or yourself or damage your property or vehicle attempting to take a fence post out with a truck. Instead, use a farm jack or a pole puller to remove the post.</p></div>

Q: How do you make a wooden fence look old?

• <div><p>You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one. </p></div>

Q: Does electric fencing use a lot of electricity?

• <div><p>Electric fences use very little energy and shouldn&rsquo;t cause any surprises on your next energy bill; You may only notice an extra couple of dollars on the bill. While electric fences don&rsquo;t consume much energy, they still need it. If you have a power outage after a storm, your electric fence will likely stop working.</p></div>

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Last update on October 30, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Had two big trees in my yard with one that was leaning towards my house, they gave me a very reasonable price to do the job compared to the other two companies I had come out to price it out. I was very impressed with their communication and how nice they were in person. After the job was done...
Hearn's Ferns: Tree Care & More LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Removed a very large gum wood tree from my back yard in a very timely manner. They cleaned everything up as if it was never there. Would definitely recommend!
Rico's Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Lepleys replaced barrier mat and rocks in our landscaping. They were easy to work with, completed the project in a few days time, and worked for a fair price! We will definitely call them again!
Lepley Lawncare LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
It went very well He did a great job on putting gutters up and took pictures so I could see what he did
Johnson Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in June 2023
Dugan Welding and Fencing did a great job on my Custom Fence. They are very attentive to detail and they work fast - while still making it look sharp. I thought the price was very reasonable for the quality of work they did, and making the whole deal seamless - great guy to deal with.
Dugan Welding and Fencing
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Reviewed in October 2022
Our church hired Tim of Orion Wildlife Solutions to remove bats from our attic and to keep them from reentering. He also removed years of bat droppings and old, dirty insulation. New insulation was then installed. We found Tim to be very knowledgeable and determined to do the job right. He...
Orion Wildlife Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
They said they had built fences before but I do not think they knew that much about it. Not the best job. Still, have not put the last caps on.
Shearer Home Improvements
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Reviewed in March 2022
I’ve owned a Cape Cod home since new in 1997, Sherrif Gosslin reroofed home 13 yrs ago and did a fantastic job and has taken care of any blown off shingles over the yrs. They just finished yesterday 3-2-2022 and did a great job on our new 13’x26’ addition and was completely done in about 5 hrs....
Sherriff Goslin Roofing Co
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Reviewed in March 2022
Showed up when they said and done a nice job. Cleaned up the area well after trimming 2 trees.
Vivid Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2021
They did a great job in removing a big old cottonwood and were very efficient and worked hard to complete project in a timely manner. The crew also removed 2 pine trees that were not part of original quote and 2 bushes. They were very easy to work with and did so in a very professional manner....
Tree Lancers
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Golden Farms Demolition

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Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Robert and his team was very professional and efficient. The work the did looks great and would highly recommend him to anyone. Am looking to hire him again for future work"

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Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"Ted was on time to give me an estimate and showed good knowledge of home repair practices. His estimate was lower than the other one that I recieved so I thought I should give him a try. He and his assistant started the prep work sooner than he promised which was nice as we were trying to get this property listed for sale following the replacement of the siding. His work was neat and professional and he did a good job cleaning up when he was done. He made good use of his time and even worked a weekend to finish before a rain storm came through the area. Overall he was easy to work with and friendly when I stopped by to see how things were progressing.
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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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Heartland Construction LLC

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Serving Akron, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"They were fantastic!! I was nervous with such a big job (whole house remodel) that it maybe too much for them. However they showed me wrong. Showing up on time everyday and working hard was a big thing for me as I buy houses and flip them. I could definitely tell that working hard for their customers is definitely their line of work. They go out of their way to do the best for their customer and they made sure we were satisfied before leaving our house. We will definitely be using Heartland Construction again here in the future if we need anything else done. Great guys too down to earth so if you’re looking for quality work, well look no further as these are your guys. A 10/10 for sure!"

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Galvanized metal, vinyl, and composite fences are known to be the longest-lasting options, often surviving for over 30 years with proper care. Metal fences, including galvanized chain link and aluminum, can look great for decades because the galvanization process adds a protective coating that resists weather and pests. Similarly, vinyl and composite materials are resistant to pests and can withstand harsh weather for many years. In comparison, a typical wood fence lasts about 15 years, and a standard vinyl fence has a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.

The best under-gate dog barrier is one that extends to the ground. This effectively keeps dogs in and won't give them room to squeeze through. However, dogs that dig can still get under the barrier. Deter digging by paving the ground beneath the gate or filling it in with rocks or gravel. Be careful using wire to extend dog gates, as the sharp ends may cut or hurt your dog's paws.

While it’s possible to remove a fence post with a truck and requires little physical effort, we don’t recommend this method. You can potentially hurt others or yourself or damage your property or vehicle attempting to take a fence post out with a truck. Instead, use a farm jack or a pole puller to remove the post.

You can weather a new wood fence by applying vinegar with steel wool as a way to fade some of the coloring. You may also find it easier to stain your entire fence a new color instead of trying to get newer fence boards to match an older one.

Electric fences use very little energy and shouldn’t cause any surprises on your next energy bill; You may only notice an extra couple of dollars on the bill. While electric fences don’t consume much energy, they still need it. If you have a power outage after a storm, your electric fence will likely stop working.

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