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- AegisGreat! The crew was fast and cleaned up well. They kept me well informed on what steps were being done and when they would be completed. Highly recommend.
- Straight Line FenceWe were thrilled with the outcome! The fence was estimated, ordered and installed in a very timely manner. The product is quality and the look is above average. We were so surprised at the clean look it provided while enjoying our new privacy in our yard! Thank you to Matt and Rob for their professional manner in both explaining the product and installing the fence
- MetrofenceIvan was a pleasure to work with. He came out promptly, give us a reasonable and affordable estimate, and scheduled a time that fit our summer schedule. He and his helper came as promised and carefully removed the old fence and put the new one up board by board. It is perfectly done and beautiful. Even though get there was more digging and leveling then he expected, he honored his original bid. We are very happy with his work and the fence
- Dean Mithoefer FencesHE WAS VERY EASY TO WORK WITH. I TOLD HIM I NEEDED TO WAIT AFTER HE MADE THE INITIAL BID. WHEN I WAS READY, I CALLED AND HE CAME RIGHT OUT.
- MetrofenceHigh winter winds tore down part of my dilapidated privacy fence and the rest was hanging on by a thread. (The previous homeowner had been an ambitious DIYer and had done a mediocre job on the fence.) I called Ivan and set up an appointment for an estimate for the section that had fallen as well as the section between the garage and house. He arrived promptly along with a portfolio of his work for me to look at. We talked about the job, including permits and a variance needed for the second section of fence because of new city codes. The email estimate arrived and I scheduled the work to replace the section of fence that would not need a variance. Because of inclement weather, the job was pushed back slightly. When they arrived, there were several inches of snow on the ground as well as what the neighbors piled up against the old fence. Ivan asked where to pile the snow before starting. Once the snow was moved, the old fence was torn down and the new fence went up quickly and efficiently. (Metrofence custom builds the fence as opposed to installing pre-built sections.) They hauled away the old fence as well as some pieces of old lumber that had been partially buried along the fence. After the fence was completed, Ivan asked me to inspect the work before asking for payment. He also let me know that he stands by his work and to contact him if there are any issues. The fence is sturdy and looks great! Now that the snow has melted, I can also see that there was very little disturbance/damage to the grass on either side of the fence. If it weren't for the new fence, I wouldn't even know they'd been there. I plan on contacting him when I'm ready to replace the other section of fence
- Grand Rapids Fence CompanyThey were really good. They're still working on it. They've got to finish it up yet. They've been real good. We had three estimates we waited for. One wanted to replace all the posts. The other came out and they thought they had somebody to do that because it was only the four posts that needed replacing but their price was a little higher and I couldn't see why, compared with Grand Rapids it was like a hundred dollars more. I thought I'd go with Grand Rapids Fencing and I called them to set up an estimate. It took a week before they probably got out here. They were very dependable. He seemed like a real honest person. I kept a note to see if at all in some places their prices are just as high. They didn't put themselves on a platform. They sent in the posting, we got to wait 3-4 days and they came out today and did got the fence up but they still got some stuff they have to do yet. They didn't have it completely nailed down but they had that much to do today. Their pricing is very good. The quality is real good. The punctuality is good. They knew what they were doing and they got down to it, no questions asked. They did the work without setting you overwhelmed. If I'll have more fence done, I definitely would use them again
- Fence ConsultantsOur fences were installed out of the Grand Rapids office and our contact was Joe Plafkin. Joe delivered on all of his promises and was responsive to our every inquiry. But, the two installers,Scott Straight and Jon Wilcox, were, bar none, the best tradesmen we have dealt with since returning to GR 15 years ago! They are both perfectionists and took care of every last detail down to hauling away the dirt in buckets on a very hot day. We could not be more pleased with the job they did and the care they took to do it right and clean up afterwards. Fence Consultants needs to hang on to these craftsmen! They finished up the job yesterday by personally delivering three finials and installing them even they were for a privacy fence that we put in ourselves a couple of years ago. Excellent work Scott and Jon!!
- MetrofenceIvan was very easy to work with and our new fence looks great. Neighbors have made so many positive comments about it. Fair pricing and hard workers who completed the work swiftly.
- MetrofenceIt went well - was fast once it was started! Only complaint was how long we had to wait in line before so many other people to get the job done! Ivan was great and I've already recommended him to others.
- OUT BACK FENCEThey arrived on time after a rain delay which they communicated to us, and showed up early the next day, and completed the job in one day. They even worked with getting us on their schedule as quickly as possible, slipping our job in as soon as they could because the fence was needed ASAP. Good work. Good Price. Would call again
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Here at Home Pro of West Michigan LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 29 years of experience, we are experts in the construction trade specializing in Bath Systems/Conversions, Roofing, Siding, gutters, windows and doors projects to help you with almost every aspect of your home. At this time, we are not remodeling Kitchens. We are family-owned and our business is built on trust, integrity, and quality workmanship. We pride ourselves on completing work in a timely..
"I used Home Pro of West Michigan to remodel my master shower and I highly recommend them. They provided great service and their timeliness and organization was stellar. They communicated very well and provided efficient follow up when needed. Their installers were friendly, helpful, and took care of the project in a day and half. Efficient is a perfect word to sum up my experience.
We are a Home improvement company that can do all aspects of building. We can build from the ground up or remodel your existing structure. Basements are a great inexpensive way to add living space to your home. Call and ask for a free estimate.
"Perfect. Shelving is still holding strong.
<br /> Professional. Honest & Trustworthy.
<br /> Right on time. Finished on time.
<br /> Will call again in the future.
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Straight Line Fence specializes in residential and commercial fence sales and installation.
"Was a few days late starting, got the poles in on a Friday. The gate was in the wrong place and they had to come back. He pulled the poles out and left the cement, I had confirmed where the gate went the day before, but evidently that was not communicated to the installer. He was not very happy to come back again to pull the gate posts. He said he would be back Monday, but was a no show. The job was completed on Tuesday and is a good installation. Looks nice. After they left there was a lot of mud left around the post holes that was not cleaned up. I now have two concrete spots where the gate posts were pulled with a hole in them. There is excess concrete poured at the base of one of my trees, and mud in the bark landscaping. Also there were pieces of the metal posts that were cut off left in the grass which would have been a hazard with the mower. Not a huge deal, but I am in the process of cleaning it all up, which should have been done by the installers. All in all the fence is what we wanted and looks nice.
6 employees , owner operated , "one call can fix it all" any all all building services
"The guys who showed up came ahead of schedule. They are experienced buldiers and got right down to the job. As they were finishing the job, the owner comes in to talk to them to see how the project is wrapping up. Very personable guys, willing to help and answer any questions you have. Would definitely use them again.
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John Grace Construction LLC is a restoration/construction company based in Grand Rapids, MI. We help customers through unexpected home damage. We specialize in cleaning and rebuilding homes after water damage, fire damage, and storm damage.
"John Grace was magnificent! They handled everything from clearing out everything in the house to dealing with asbestos found in some basement pipes to reconstructing the rooms I worked primarily with Kasey who was always available for my calls and was extremely patient with several changes I made But everyone that worked with them was professional, kind and hardworking The office staff walked me through the insurance maze and handled most of it for me I HIGHLY recommend John Grace and would use them again in a heartbeat .
We have been in business since 1987. There are three employees. Most of our business is from word of mouth from satisfied customers. We also work out of Muskegon, Michigan. The (231) 740-2171 phone number is my Michigan number.
We offer professional antique furniture refinishing and restoration, professional wood stripping, and cabinet refinishing and repair. We also provide caning and weaving services, which can save you a significant amount of money by repairing and refinishing what you al..
"It came out beautifully, it was perfect, they were excellent and prices are so reasonable."
Upgrade Home Improvement provides the highest quality Remodeling service with best price in all. We are a locally owned and operated business with over 8 years of quality experience.
We know your home is one of your most valuable investments and we're dedicated to bringing our customers’ homes back to their former glory. We want to make your neighbors jealous with the new look of your beautiful home! When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliv..
"Installed cement support piers, replaced 3 rotted 4x4 supports"
Handyman "jack of all trades" services. Anything from repairs to fences, mowing to new yard landscaping with fences. Even professional locksmith services.
At 823 we are family owned, operated, and family comes first. We don't charge extra for weekend, evening and if we can fit it in emergency appointments.
The customer comes first always. We only charge for work performed, (no parts upcharges ever!) and we can do: economic make it work for now all the way to top of the line luxury jobs. ..
"Great! Very professional! Mr. Charney was even able to do a couple of other things I was looking to have done. Door and deck repair."
Trust is just one of the things we build well! We are a licensed residential builder, insured and Certainteed ShingleMaster Certified (ask us about our industry leading warranties) As our name implies, we specialize in home exterior renovations; roofing, siding, windows, decks and decorative and privacy fences. We provide quality craftsmanship at affordable prices. We have over 30 years of industry experience with a passion for helping people and going the extra mile. Please check out our web..
"Eric was very easy to work with, explained the whole process and was always prompt to respond. The crew guys were efficient, polite and cleaned up very well after the job was done. Cory kept me informed of the progress and even pointed out the chimney was in need of repair. Eric came back a couple of times to sweep with magnet for any nails left behind. They all did a great job.
Protecting your interests. Egis works closely with home owners, investors, and property managers, offering contracts for a wide range of residential construction projects. Local talent, competitive pricing, timely results.
"It was good. They were very polite and professional."
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Fence Companies in Gowen, MI
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- 823 LOCKSMITH LLC5718 Lane Ave
Muskegon, Michigan 49442
- 823 LOCKSMITH LLC
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- AAA Sand Blasting18357 E 14 Mile Rd
Fraser, Michigan 48026 - Affordable Door & Gate3231 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, Michigan 49442 - Alto Fence9975 100th St SE
Alto, Michigan 49302
- AAA Sand Blasting
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- CertaPro Painters® of Grand Rapids1251 Century Ave SW Ste 108
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 - Chandonnet Builders2471 Whitehall rd
Muskegon, Michigan 49445 - Changing Times OutDoor services5080 sandhill private drive
Lowell, Michigan 49331 - CHARY CONSTRUCTION21 CHARY LN
Sparta, Michigan 49345 - Clark's Construction396 West Lakewood Blvd
Holland, Michigan 49424
- CertaPro Painters® of Grand Rapids
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- DogWatch by K9 Keeper Fencing LLC498 E Timberwood Dr
Hastings, Michigan 49058
- DogWatch by K9 Keeper Fencing LLC
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- EBLING & SON BLACKSMITHS4484 ROGER B CHAFFEE MEM DR SE
KENTWOOD, Michigan 49548
- EBLING & SON BLACKSMITHS
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- Fence Consultants1176 Lincoln Ave
Holland, Michigan 49423 - FENCE CONSULTANTS OF WEST MICHIGAN615 11TH ST NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 - Fisher Exterior Solutions, LLC1121 64th St SW
Byron Center, Michigan 49315 - Fusco Weatherization Services, LLC515 W Kalamazoo St.
BLOOMINGDALE, Michigan 49026
- Fence Consultants
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- GREAT LAKES DECKING & FENCE5970 15 Mile Rd NE
Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319
- GREAT LAKES DECKING & FENCE
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- Hampton Enterprise LLC254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy
Slocomb, Alabama 36375 - Handyguy Ryan1250 Orville St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 - Home Pro of West Michigan LLC4101 40th St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
- Hampton Enterprise LLC
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- Invisible Fence10944 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, Michigan 49341
- Invisible Fence
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- Jeremiah's Building LLC420 Ridgewood St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 - John Grace Construction LLC955 W River Center Dr NE
Comstock Park, Michigan 49321 - JTS Landscaping & Lawn Service3126 Gilmore Lne
Jenison, Michigan 49428 - Just Wright Construction465 Lake Michigan Dr NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534
- Jeremiah's Building LLC
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- Lawns of Distinction2555 Dunnigan Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
- Lawns of Distinction
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- MAST CONTRACTORS932 LAMBERTON ST NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 - Metrofence1360 Forrester St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 - Michigan Hidden Fence Inc805 S State Rd 223
Davison, Michigan 48423 - MORRIS BUILDERS INC7221 Davies Dr NE
Rockford, Michigan 49341 - Mr. Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids3508-B Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
- MAST CONTRACTORS
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- NYSTROM BUILDERS LLC5995 12 Mile Rd NE
Rockford, Michigan 49341
- NYSTROM BUILDERS LLC
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- OUT BACK FENCE4050 W RIVER DR
Comstock Park, Michigan 49321
- OUT BACK FENCE
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- PERSONAL TOUCH LANDSCAPE SERVICES10466 E PARIS AVE SE
Caledonia, Michigan 49316
- PERSONAL TOUCH LANDSCAPE SERVICES
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- RED AUTUMN CO.8383 BOLT DR SE
Ada, Michigan 49301 - Renaissance Roofing & Exteriors1842 Baldwin St
Jenison, Michigan 49428 - Rockwood Construction Inc157 W Division St
Rockford, Michigan 49341 - ROSEMONT NURSERY2428 Elmridge NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534 - Rycenga Building Ctr1053 Jackson St
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
- RED AUTUMN CO.
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- Second Time Around1776 Hannibal St
Noblesville, Indiana 46060 - Set Apart Construction889 76th St SW Suite 1
Byron Center, Michigan 49315 - Springer Builders2796 Sunbrook Drive
Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 - Straight Line Fence3121 Chicago Drive SW Suite C
Grandville, Michigan 49418 - Sunspace of West Michigan4625 Clyde Park Ave SW
Wyoming, Michigan 49509 - Surpass Renovations Inc & Scott Christopher Homes620 3 Mile Rd NW Ste A
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544
- Second Time Around
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- TerBeek Construction Services LLC6840 36th Ave.
Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 - The Deck Dude LLC330 diamond ave se
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 - The Handyman & Moore LLC3147 Peachleaf Ct
Holland, Michigan 49424 - Thompson Remodeling4820 Cascade Rd SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
- TerBeek Construction Services LLC
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- Vangoye Home Improvement1075 S Peach Ct
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
- Vangoye Home Improvement
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- Weatherhead & Sons Inc2106 Plainfiled Ave NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 - Weber Lumber465 Ottawa St Ste A
Muskegon, Michigan 49440
- Weatherhead & Sons Inc
Fencing contractors that service Gowen
Fencing FAQ
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How much does it cost to install a fence?
Answer: The average cost to install a fence is $2,600. A variety of factors will impact the overall cost of fencing installation, such as the length of the fence, the materials you choose, and local labor costs. Fencing projects using the lowest cost materials and with lower labor costs can cost as little as $1 to $6 per linear foot, while projects using the highest cost materials and with higher labor costs may be as high as $15 to $45.
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Do I need a permit to build a fence around a yard?
Answer: Whether you’ll need a permit to build a fence around your yard will depend on your city or county's local codes. Many metropolitan and suburban areas require a permit to install most fencing, but they may not for fences situated behind a house as opposed to in front of it or fences that don’t run within a certain distance of the road. To find out if you’ll need a permit to fence your yard, reach out directly to your local government office.
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What is the cheapest fence to install?
Answer: The cheapest fencing to install is chain-link fencing. Chain-link fencing is typically cheaper than other fence types because the materials cost less, and installation is generally quicker and easier than other options. Chain-link fencing is affordable, easy to install, and low maintenance. However, it’s usually considered less secure than other options and doesn’t increase resale value as much as fences made of different materials.
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Is a wood or vinyl fence cheaper?
Answer: Wood fences are generally cheaper than the cost of vinyl fences. While the cost of materials for wood and vinyl fences is usually very similar, the labor cost associated with installing a vinyl fence is higher. Wood fencing is also easier to install than vinyl fencing, making it possible to save money by making wood fence installation a DIY project. It’s also possible to DIY install a vinyl fence.
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What is the life expectancy of a vinyl fence?
Answer: Vinyl fencing can be expected to last between 10 and 30 years. Vinyl fencing is generally low maintenance, but proper care will ensure it lasts as long as possible. Its long life span and high return on investment make vinyl fencing a popular option for many homeowners.
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What type of fence adds to the property value?
Answer: Installing quality fencing, no matter the fence type, will generally add value to your property. In general, fences made of longer-lasting, lower-maintenance, and more attractive materials—like wrought-iron, composite, or vinyl—add more value to a property than fences made of lower-cost or less attractive materials, like chain-link. To ensure your fencing adds as much value to your home as possible, be sure it’s properly permitted, approved by your homeowners association (if you have one), and installed properly.