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Avatar for J.E. Landscaping
J.E. Landscaping
4.8(
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install - For Business

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a section of wooden fence replaced I am pleased with the fence. As soon as I can I will use JE Landscaping to replace the rest of my fence. They were professional and left my yard clean . Thank you for a job well done."
Mulch
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
America's Backyard
3.2(
42
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Wood Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"America's Backyard replaced part of our wood fence with their white vinyl fencing and it's beautiful! Made our landscaping look great. We loved it so well we called them back out to install the rest of our yard against our neighbor's fence."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
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Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install+3 more

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Nathan and the team were fantastic to work with. We had a somewhat unique project building stairs down our hill to the river, so we needed someone who had experience with non-traditional builds. The entire Schwartz team was extremely helpful from start to finish. Nathan helped design the stairs, with our input, and went through all of the appropriate channels for inspections and DNR. While the build was in progress, the whole team was considerate and friendly, and we were updated on the progress and discussed options as the stairs took shape. The craftsmanship is topnotch, and you can tell they know what they are doing. They even finished up our fence that had to be cut through to reach the stairs. The end product is beautiful, and I cant recommend Schwartz Solutions enough."
Framing
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+32

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rebel roofing and renovations Ltd
4.4(
26
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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rebel roofing and renovations Ltd is a family owned and operated business and has 30 years of experience. Our services we offer All roofing, complete roof replacement, shingle roofs , flat roofs , repairs , vinyl siding replacement, soffit fascia replacement, seamless gutter replacement, complete concrete replacement, driveways, sidewalks, patios, stoops, stamped and decorative concrete install. We also can do complete renovations or rehabs.

Roofing Project
Roofing Project
ROOFING Project
Roof Replacement
Roofing Project

+119

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Kickin' Grass and More
4.8(
10
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Wood Fence - Repair

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Kickin' Grass and More strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Homeowners in Chesterton often underestimate how clay soil impacts fence installation, requiring deeper posts and gravel for drainage. Permit approval can take several weeks, and the busy installation season fills up fast due to winter ground freeze. Overlooking property surveys, utility line marking, and how new fencing may alter yard drainage are frequent oversights that can delay fence projects.

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For fencing projects in Chesterton, address urgent issues like storm damage, leaning posts, or broken panels right away—especially if safety or property boundaries are at risk. Minor cosmetic repairs or fence staining can often wait until late winter or early spring, when the ground thaws and contractor schedules open up. Prioritize repairs that prevent further weather damage or neighborhood disputes.

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Watch for posts that start to lean, sagging sections, or rust forming on hardware—these often signal underlying problems with frost heave or moisture in Chesterton. Gates that stick or drag may indicate shifting ground. Early signs like cracked boards or loose fasteners can quickly worsen due to the area’s freeze-thaw cycles and exposure to road salt, so prompt fence repair is key.

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Common mistakes in Chesterton include setting fence posts too shallow for the local frost line, neglecting to address drainage in clay soil, and using untreated materials that can’t withstand humidity and salt exposure. Rushing concrete curing during unpredictable spring weather, skipping utility marking, or failing to clarify property lines with neighbors can all lead to costly fence repair or disputes.

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In Chesterton, fence installation requires posts set below the 36-42 inch frost line to prevent shifting from freeze-thaw cycles. Skimping on drainage solutions in heavy clay soil can cause water pooling and early rot. Using untreated wood or low-grade hardware near Lake Michigan’s humid, salty air accelerates deterioration. Proper gate alignment and sturdy latches are also essential to withstand local wind gusts.

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