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America's Backyard
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Wood Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Tillman Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Wood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install - For Business

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It has been our pleasure to have Tillman Carpentry complete our privacy fence project! Zachery helped us work within our budget, providing a very fair quote. Their great, hard-working crew did a top notch job, completing our 80' fence in one day. We are very pleased with the end result and highly recommend Tillman Carpentry!"
New Homes
New Garage
New Garage
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New house and deck

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Juan-Stop Construction
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Chain Link Fence - Repair or AlterWood Fence - RepairWood Fence - Repair - For Business

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tried getting my composite deck done for 2 years. Hired and fired 2 different builders. Juan came in and fixed their work and got the deck completed in a timely manner. He was a pleasure to work with & Iâ d highly recommend him!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
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Chain Link Fence - Repair or AlterWood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Black chain-link fences last an average of 15 to 20 years. The thicker a fence's wire gauge, the longer it will tend to last. The black vinyl coating gives the fence rust and corrosion resistance, but its life span may be lower in wet, humid, or coastal climates where moisture or salty air can corrode the coating more quickly.

Pickets should sit at least 2 inches off the ground to encourage groundwater to flow underneath. Pickets can sit as much as 6 inches off the ground, but setting it any higher could let pets in or out of your yard unintentionally. These are not to be confused with the fence posts anchored underground with soil or concrete footing.

Vegetable gardens can easily become a convenient food bank for your local animal population, whether it’s squirrels stealing fruit or rabbits munching on freshly grown veggies. If you want to keep those critters out, it helps to put a fence around your vegetable garden that’s at least a couple of feet tall to deter any animals from getting past it. Just make sure your fence doesn’t interrupt the amount of sunlight your garden needs to thrive. 

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.

Do you need a permit to build a fence if you are simply replacing an existing fence? Whether you need a permit in this case depends on your local laws and regulations. Most municipalities consider a fence replacement project as being equal to building a new fence, so you likely will need a permit. Check with your local building inspection department or zoning department to see if you need a permit. If you hire a local fence contractor, this pro can take care of obtaining all permits for you.

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