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Q: What’s the easiest way to replace a fence post?

• <div><p>There are two things you can do to make a fence replacement easier&mdash;but keep in mind that easier doesn&rsquo;t mean better. First, you can use a jack or some other type of machinery to pull the post out of the ground. If that&rsquo;s not available, a digging bar can help.</p><p>Second, you can backfill the hole with gravel rather than creating a concrete footing. Keep in mind, gravel is less secure. You should only use it if you&rsquo;re installing a lightweight fence or have heavier, clay soil.</p></div>

Q: What other fence types should I consider?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re trying to keep your dog from running away, an electric fence isn&rsquo;t the only fence type for your yard worth considering. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/different-types-dog-fences-and-how-much-they-cost.htm">cost of dog fences</a> can range from $1,500 to $8,000, with popular materials including wood, vinyl, or aluminum to keep your pet safe and sound. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re trying to keep livestock in their pasture, other fencing options include woven wire, high-tensile wire, and synthetic fencing. These options give your animals boundaries without the use of electricity. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: Where should a snow fence be located?

• <div><p>A fence installer or homeowner should place a snow fence upwind of the desired drift area, while keeping the prevailing wind direction in mind. When installing a snow fence, its posts should be sturdy, as they will be the weakest areas in terms of tensile strength. Posts should be buried at one-third their height and placed no more than eight feet apart. </p></div>

Q: What is the best wood for a farm fence?

• <div><p>The best wood for a farm fence is pressure-treated wood that will stand up to various weather conditions, animal contact, and moisture. Farm fences need to resist rot and damage, so choose a species such as cedar or redwood. The natural oils in these woods give them decay resistance, which also makes them ideal for other fence types, such as a wooden <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-snow-fence.htm">snow fence</a>.</p></div>

Q: How long do picket fences last?

• <div><p>The lifespan of a picket fence largely depends on its material. Wooden picket fences typically last 10 to 15 years with regular maintenance, while vinyl and composite picket fences can last 20 to 30 years or more due to their resistance to weather, rot, and pests. Metal picket fences often exceed 30 years, especially when properly coated to prevent rust or corrosion. </p></div>

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Last update on June 12, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Quinton installed a custom fence, based on a single photo I gave him. The quality of the work is excellent and I am very happy with it! He also was quick and accurate with the estimate and reasonably priced.
Q's Exterior Home Improvement
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Reviewed in December 2023
Great. Shows up on time, does what was contracted, does it within budget, and gets it done within the time agreed to. Besides the fence, he has done considerable concrete work for me laying floors.
Honey Pot Home Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2023
They did an excellent job. The job was done in only 2 days. We chose a cedar split rail with dog mesh fencing attached. Everyone who walks by compliments us on our new fence. We love it and recommend them with our highest praise! Thank you!
Four Seasons Property Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Nick and his crew did an amazing job. They showed up early and put in a full days work. They were professional, skilled, efficient, fast and fairly priced. They took down 35 trees many of which were close to dwellings and fences and cleared. Thanks for giving us a beautiful back yard!
Great Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in June 2020
I had considered trying to do this job myself (well having my step-father do it), but after seeing a video review of the strength of the various "DIY" polls vs. the Protect-A-Child fence I decided to try and find a vendor to install it. I came across Susan and Jeff and am so happy that I did....
Protect-A-Child
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Reviewed in April 2020
Very well, Jay came out in timely fashion reviewed incomplete work done on the fence in our back yard and also helped plan out widening our driveway. He reviewed options and we agreed on a plan. He and is crew did a great job. He has done another fence for us a few yrs ago and did another great...
All Season Clean Up & Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2017
Horrible quality. Horrible customer service. Horrible experience. From the first day, the gate wouldn't properly open or close. They had placed the post with the latch too far from the door with the handle. In addition, they installed the door right over the top a concrete drainage surface for...
Fitzgerald Fence Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
We are super happy with the work that Dan and his team completed at our house. A 2-person crew (Andy and Tommy) worked in 90+ degree weather and got our fence installed in just 2 days (over 200 ft of fencing in uneven terrain). They were friendly and always sought us out when questions arose...
L & L Fence Co
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T&N Tree Service Inc

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Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Very well. Good work from TNT Tree services. All good"

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1870

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Credit card accepted

"The process was seem less. After visiting their manufacturing site, I chose the style fencing that I was interested in. Steve came out to my house and took measurements at which point we made some changes in the style. He accommodated us without any trouble. After the fence was complete, he and his crew came out to fit it before the powder coating process commenced. They installed it yesterday, 3/30/16, and it look s great !!"

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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M & M Construction LLC

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Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

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"I was very happy with the service provided by Anthony and his crew. They communicated with me constantly, were easy to approach with questions and they worked quickly. There seemed to be a lot of attention to detail. All the debris and asphalt were carted away and the job was left clean. They will be back in the spring when the trenching can be regraded and reseeded. I waited to do this review until we had one good freeze and one good soaking rain and this was the week it happened. No water in the window well, water eliminating where it is supposed to be, and no water near my foundation. Thanks AJ!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Ethan's Eden Landscape and Design, LLC

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Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

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"We have used Ethan's Eden over the past six years since moving to Amherst for everything in our large yard, including: initial and ongoing landscape design, installment of several beds, fertilizing, mowing, over seeding, spring/fall cleanups, and referral to other professional when needed (ie late tree work). They are EXCELLENT all the way around! Year round they keep our yard beautiful and healthy and sustainable - wonderful that they used all organic products. We love that Ethan is so knowledgable, personable, flexible, available, and overdelivers on what he promises. All the employees are kind, helpful, & professional, and the work is always done onetime, cleanup is great, and scheduling is flexible, if needed (provided last minute landscape beautifying before large event in past). I give my HIGHEST recommendation to Ethan's Eden for all your landscaping needs - from a regular mow to full landscape design/install!"

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"It went WELL! These guys are huge helps! They arrive faster than promised, they charge what they promise. There are no surprise charges like with a dumpster! I am now using a BullBag in CT and one in RI. I, alone, can keep this company busy!!!! They are awesome to work with! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM! One of their managers, Vicki, was so nice, pleasant and patient with me. I was frazzled with all of the damage my property received from the hurricane. She was great!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Everything went great, there were a couple changes that had to be made as the job progressed, we found out the old toilet had been leaking pretty badly, and there was a bunch of rotting floor boards. Other than that they completed the job within our time frame, cleaned the house up at the end of each day very well, and really treated our home like it was theirs. Everything was sealed up with plastic barriers so we wouldn't get dust throughout the house, I was very pleased about that. We plan to have them back in the next year or two for the kitchen.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Just Fence

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Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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For the past 16+ years, JUST FENCE has built a large portfolio of delighted residential and commercial clients all over Massachusetts. We believe in giving all our clients outstanding service, so we always make sure that you, our clients are our top priority! You can trust that when you work with our experienced fence contractors for reliable and high-quality fence installation and repair services, that is exactly what you will receive. Contact JUST FENCE today to learn more about our fence installation and repair services or to request a free project estimate!

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RATTIGAN & Sons Inc. DBA THE HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS

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Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Rattigan and Sons to enclose our porch with speciality screening. As part of the project they needed to add footings as well. They did all the pre-work needed for the screening company to create and install the panels. Everything is wonderful. Jody and her crew were great and came in, did the work with no issues. As an aside we also had them come in and do some tree trimming that needed to be done in our yard."

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Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

Serving North Hatfield, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"The doors he got were very nice. He did very good work."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

There are two things you can do to make a fence replacement easier—but keep in mind that easier doesn’t mean better. First, you can use a jack or some other type of machinery to pull the post out of the ground. If that’s not available, a digging bar can help.

Second, you can backfill the hole with gravel rather than creating a concrete footing. Keep in mind, gravel is less secure. You should only use it if you’re installing a lightweight fence or have heavier, clay soil.

If you’re trying to keep your dog from running away, an electric fence isn’t the only fence type for your yard worth considering. The cost of dog fences can range from $1,500 to $8,000, with popular materials including wood, vinyl, or aluminum to keep your pet safe and sound.

If you’re trying to keep livestock in their pasture, other fencing options include woven wire, high-tensile wire, and synthetic fencing. These options give your animals boundaries without the use of electricity.

A fence installer or homeowner should place a snow fence upwind of the desired drift area, while keeping the prevailing wind direction in mind. When installing a snow fence, its posts should be sturdy, as they will be the weakest areas in terms of tensile strength. Posts should be buried at one-third their height and placed no more than eight feet apart.

The best wood for a farm fence is pressure-treated wood that will stand up to various weather conditions, animal contact, and moisture. Farm fences need to resist rot and damage, so choose a species such as cedar or redwood. The natural oils in these woods give them decay resistance, which also makes them ideal for other fence types, such as a wooden snow fence.

The lifespan of a picket fence largely depends on its material. Wooden picket fences typically last 10 to 15 years with regular maintenance, while vinyl and composite picket fences can last 20 to 30 years or more due to their resistance to weather, rot, and pests. Metal picket fences often exceed 30 years, especially when properly coated to prevent rust or corrosion.

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