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Q: How deep should a silt fence be buried?

• <div><p>A silt fence should be buried in a trench that is 6 to 12 inches deep. A depth of at least 6 to 8 inches is necessary to prevent water and sediment from running underneath the fence. A deeper trench, up to 12 inches, provides better anchoring during wet and windy weather. To ensure proper installation, look for a red line on the silt fence fabric, which often indicates the correct burial depth. Always adhere to local guidelines and regulations; a professional contractor will be familiar with these requirements.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a wattle fence?

• <div><p>Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a bamboo fence?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-fence.htm">How long it takes to install a fence</a> depends on the size of the fence; the longer the fence, the longer the install will take. That said, you can typically install a bamboo fence over a weekend for a reasonably sized yard. A team of fencing contractors can likely get your bamboo fence assembled in half a day to a day. </p></div>

Q: Why is my fence gate sagging?

• <div><p>A fence gate can sag for several reasons. The issue often stems from the hardware, such as damaged or bent hinges, or loose screws that can no longer support the gate's weight. The gate frame itself might also have come out of square due to failing supports. Alternatively, the problem may not be the gate but the supporting fence post, which could be leaning or out of place. In many cases, fixing a sagging gate is as simple as tightening the hinge screws or upgrading to more robust hinges.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a building permit to put up a vinyl fence?

• <div><p>In most cases, you will need a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-building-permit-cost.htm">building permit</a> to put up a vinyl fence, especially if the fence is sitting on or close to your property line. You can ask your local building department or fence installation company if your fence project will require a permit. If so, you can expect it to cost between <b>$20 and $60</b>. Your fence installer should pull the permit for you. Building without a permit could eventually require you to pay again to remove the fence and reinstall it after getting the job approved.</p></div>

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Last update on September 18, 2023

Reviewed in September 2023
Tom is a wonderful carpenter. The quality of his work is very high and the charges are reasonable.
T&L Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2023
Excellent, accurate felling of several trees on our property.
Hustus Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
Matt did a great job. We had several very large trees that needed to be removed from the woods around our home. Some were dead and some had begun to block our solar panels. Matt is a knowledgeable and experienced arborist and very safely and carefully laid the trees down exactly where he planned...
Starling Treescapes
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Reviewed in May 2023
Chad fixed my old fence that I didnâ t want to replace because itâ s beautifully weathered. Itâ s stable and secure now. I also appreciate his pricing per project rather than by the hour.
Brackett's Property Service
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Reviewed in March 2023
Roger & Adam are the best and have completed the work professionally and on time . Would recommend them for all your Masonary work .
Brown and Son's Construction & Masonry
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Reviewed in June 2022
Came on schedule. Kept a tidy work site. Accomplished precision felling of large oaks in an area with many obstacles. Did some high altitude pruning which demonstrated skilled treemanship.
Canopy Care, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Fox & Ginn Movers were very prompt quick and efficient. They were very respectful towards our belongings. No damage was sustained to any of our furniture. We had an exceptionally narrow staircase to the upstairs at our new home and the movers did there very best to get what we needed up...
Fox & Ginn Movers
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Reviewed in January 2022
Dave and Jason have been my go to guys for all my work. I moved to the Belfast area less than a year ago. I needed someone to do my lawn and plow my driveway. The lawn and driveway is left to their discretion as to when to do them. I don't want to have to worry about it. And I...
Calamity Daves LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Know what it will cost up front. Hard for some companies but not these pros. Clear expectations, options, quote. Had two big spruce that needed to come down. Three-man team did the job. Would use again.
TimberHitch
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Reviewed in March 2013
Completely unreliable company. Quick to show up for an estimate but <br /> took months (after the estimated completion date) to get the work done. <br /> Some of the work was acceptable, other parts of the project were <br /> amateurish and hastily done. Tried to use them for a repair...
Brewer Fence Co
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J&M Exteriors

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Warranties offered

"J & M Exteriors provided us with professional and efficient service. They were respectful of our specific requirements for the work being done. They were also respectful of our time and communicated well about dates and timelines. The repairs to our fence look better than the original installation. J & M put in extra effort and details so that our fence is extra sturdy and we expect that it will survive any massive windstoms in the future. A great experience with masters of fence installation. We plan to use them again for future projects."

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In business since 1974

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"They were great! They started early & finished early! They were amazing!"

+10

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Lowes Corporate Fencing

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1921

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"Extremely high price quote compare to other professional fence companies."

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Honest, hardcworking and they do a great job."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Offers commercial services

"Their service was great. We are pleased with the results and would recommend them to anyone."

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommended, super friendly, easy to work with and straightforward unlike most contractors. Thanks a bunch."

+12

Response time3 hrs

Response rate88%

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Blue spruce fence and deck

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"We’re very reactive to feedback, installed the fence quickly. Cleaned up after! Great work!"

+23

Response time2 days

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Blakely Fence and Forge LLC

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Blakely was polite and professional. His prices were much more reasonable than some of the larger fence companies in the area. He's a hard worker and a real craftsman. Our fence looks great!"

+14

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Wandering Nomad Welding

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"Drake and his crew took on installing a double gate into my existing chain link fence. Their quote was very reasonable, they were prompt in replying to my outreach, reliable in showing up when they said they would, and Drake's communication was thorough; I was never left wondering. They were experienced, efficient, and professional. I was very pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend them."

Response time2 days

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New England Home Renovations LLC

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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In summary I have to say Richard was excellent! He came when he said he would and finished the work when he said it would be finished. As I solicited multiple bids for the work NE Renovations was among the most competitive. As the work was completed I was so pleased I ended requesting he come back to do additional jobs. He was very accomadating and even explained various options on how best to accomplish the additional work.
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

A silt fence should be buried in a trench that is 6 to 12 inches deep. A depth of at least 6 to 8 inches is necessary to prevent water and sediment from running underneath the fence. A deeper trench, up to 12 inches, provides better anchoring during wet and windy weather. To ensure proper installation, look for a red line on the silt fence fabric, which often indicates the correct burial depth. Always adhere to local guidelines and regulations; a professional contractor will be familiar with these requirements.

Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan.

How long it takes to install a fence depends on the size of the fence; the longer the fence, the longer the install will take. That said, you can typically install a bamboo fence over a weekend for a reasonably sized yard. A team of fencing contractors can likely get your bamboo fence assembled in half a day to a day.

A fence gate can sag for several reasons. The issue often stems from the hardware, such as damaged or bent hinges, or loose screws that can no longer support the gate's weight. The gate frame itself might also have come out of square due to failing supports. Alternatively, the problem may not be the gate but the supporting fence post, which could be leaning or out of place. In many cases, fixing a sagging gate is as simple as tightening the hinge screws or upgrading to more robust hinges.

In most cases, you will need a building permit to put up a vinyl fence, especially if the fence is sitting on or close to your property line. You can ask your local building department or fence installation company if your fence project will require a permit. If so, you can expect it to cost between $20 and $60. Your fence installer should pull the permit for you. Building without a permit could eventually require you to pay again to remove the fence and reinstall it after getting the job approved.

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