Who is responsible for the cost and repair of a shared fence between neighbors?

• <div><p>If the fence is on one neighbor’s property, that person is responsible for repairs, regardless of who benefits from the fence more. The other neighbor must keep trees and other obstacles from crossing the property line and affecting the fence. If the fence is directly on the property line, though, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-owns-shared-fence.htm">who owns a shared fence</a>? Many states have laws that address this issue. Typically, the two property owners would share responsibilities and costs for fence maintenance and repair. You may need a property line survey to precisely determine ownership and responsibility.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Moses from MK Farm & Harness did any amazing job installing our fence. We are so grateful not to have barking dogs anymore. They were quick and efficient!! Not to mention super affordable! If you can provide transportation for him, it truly helps out too! (Amish)
MK Farm & Harness, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Sheller and sons did an incredible, prompt, thorough, and honest job on my fence. I had an existing broken chain link fence with a lot of huge bush and tree stumps grown into it. They worked incredibly hard to dig every root and clear the area. The new privacy fence is sturdy and perfect with a...
Sheller & Son's, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
They were great to work with, prompt, friendly, and fairly priced! Would recommend them to anyone needing fencing work done!ð ð
Lazer Line Fencing
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Reviewed in October 2021
These guys are great. They do great work and know what they're doing. We had a huge horizontal wood fence put up with a double gate. It all turned out beautifully. They have done several other projects for us and our family as well.
Renegade fences
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Reviewed in July 2014
I had Valiant Works, LLC replace my backyard fence and the back steps. They did an outstanding job. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. If you want the best call VALIANT WORKS, LLC!!!!!
Valiant Works, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Install previously purchased fence. Did not place where indicated.
FENCE CONSULTANTS OF WEST MICHIGAN
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Reviewed in November 2013
Precision Tree and Fence was the low bid (by far). The work was completed the day after the contract was let. <br /> Tree was cut up, usable firewood hauled away and the smaller branches were neatly piled (this is a rural area where brush burning is allowed). The leaves and twigs were raked...
Precision Tree & Fence
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Reviewed in October 2013
Mark Winters was very prompt in providing an estimate & completed the work within budget, even with some additional drain work and the need to install a silt fence. He was very professional in his approach and had great design .ideas. He answered all our questions & provided us with a beautiful...
LandArc Studio LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
It went slow at first, poor guys had a tie blow on their truck, on the way to our house. Once started, they finished in two days, cleared all limbs and brush out of the area, trenched where needed to ensure levelness of fence, set a level line and begun digging holes and cemented each pole. ...
Metrofence
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Reviewed in December 2010
did a good job on fence hired him for another job after completion and stole my 1250.00 cash deposit on the second job, he has not returned any phone calls, i have file a complaint with the michigan consumer affairs division
Master Craftsman Handyman
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"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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"Not only did Joe from GeoX complete the job in a timely fashion, he was polite to my family and played catch for a few minutes with my kids! Fantastic work ethic and attitude. I recommend GeoX to anyone looking for professional work done right. I will definitely be a repeat customer."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

If the fence is on one neighbor’s property, that person is responsible for repairs, regardless of who benefits from the fence more. The other neighbor must keep trees and other obstacles from crossing the property line and affecting the fence. If the fence is directly on the property line, though, who owns a shared fence? Many states have laws that address this issue. Typically, the two property owners would share responsibilities and costs for fence maintenance and repair. You may need a property line survey to precisely determine ownership and responsibility.

When it comes to materials, wire fences are the cheapest option. The average cost for a 150-foot wire fence is $1,350. The next cheapest material is chain-link, followed by wood.

As far as the style of fence, smaller, less private fences are cheaper than large, elaborate fences that block your whole yard. That’s why split-rail fences are the cheapest option for wooden fences. They cost roughly $10 to $30 per linear foot.

The ideal spacing for four-by-four residential fence posts is usually about 6 to 8 feet between posts. However, if the fence is particularly high or you live in a very windy region, you might want to space them closer together for better stability. A fence pro can help you decide on your post spacing.

Privacy fences in residential neighborhoods tend to stand between 6 and 8 feet tall, but local building code usually dictates the maximum height. Livestock fences that border large land plots range from 3 to 6 feet. Shorter, decorative fences, which are common in front yards, are around 3 feet tall, on average. Fence height also tends to vary by material, with wood fences usually sitting at 6 feet tall, and chain-link and wrought iron fences tending to sit at half that.

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.

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