What adds more value: a fence or a wall?

• <div><p>Retaining walls offer more value to a home if they also divert water, prevent erosion, or help support a foundation. The ROI of a retaining wall is between 100% and 200%.</p><p>Both fences and walls can increase your home’s value, but you’ll spend significantly more on a wall than you would on a fence. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stone-wall-cost.htm">stone wall costs</a> approximately <i>$5,000</i>, a retaining wall costs <b>$6,100</b>, and a fence costs <b>$3,200</b> on average to put prices in perspective. </p></div>

What is the easiest privacy fence to install?

• <div><p>Most privacy fences are easy to install if you’re going with a DIY-friendly option like a wood fence, vinyl fence, or pallet fence. Since pallet fences come in the form of pre-constructed fence panels, they’re often considered the easiest privacy fence to install. Just get your fence stakes in the ground and slide the pallets onto them before securing them with scrapboard.</p></div>

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Q: Can professionals match new wood with existing fences?

• <div><p>Yes, finding compatible materials and finishes for seamless fixes.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if there is a wolf in my yard?

• <div><p>If you come face-to-face with a wolf in your yard, chances are it will be afraid of you as a human. Make eye contact and get big&mdash;waving your arms to increase your size. Use noisemakers or air horns if you have them, or throw a few rocks around to discourage them from approaching you. If all else fails and the wolf does not retreat, back away slowly while maintaining eye contact and find safe ground, whether indoors or up a tree. </p></div>

Q: What is the easiest privacy fence to install?

• <div><p>Most privacy fences are easy to install if you&rsquo;re going with a DIY-friendly option like a wood fence, vinyl fence, or pallet fence. Since pallet fences come in the form of pre-constructed fence panels, they&rsquo;re often considered the easiest privacy fence to install. Just get your fence stakes in the ground and slide the pallets onto them before securing them with scrapboard.</p></div>

Q: How do I choose where to add a fence gate?

• <div><p>To choose where to add a fence gate, know where fence gates shouldn&rsquo;t go. For example, you should avoid placing gates over low spots on the ground where water can collect and form muddy puddles. Many ranchers install gates at the corner of a fence. Certain gate placements may also be required depending on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/gate-latch-types.htm">type of gate latch</a> you use.</p></div>

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Last update on March 31, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
I've a Tea Tree beside my house that Joseph trimmed. Reasonably priced and he's Local! Did what was needed to keep the tree off the roof and out of the neighbors side of the fence. I should schedule him every two years as the tree does well!
Joseph Descans Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2024
Mr. Lepe designed and built a deck and pergola for us. He was very accommodating with design changes before and during construction. Our biggest concern were the high winds we experience. But the pergola withstood the test with no problem. I would certainly recommend Mr. Lepe and I intend to...
Great Outdoors Patio Projects, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
We were very pleased with the fence and landscaping work . We highly recommend STS Fencing to everyone . Great job and great price!
STS
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Reviewed in August 2022
I previously wrote a negative review, and just wanted to say that after we talked about the reasons behind the delays, and he installed- he did a great job. My fence looks 1000% better than before, and better than what I was assuming I was getting.
Bay Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
Jayâ s work is good and his pricing is more than reasonable. He is very straightforward and honest. My project was very small but I think he gave me the same service he would have given a larger customer. I am very happy with my fence. Hire him. He will do a good job for you.
Tekton Steel
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Reviewed in April 2021
My fence was falling and needed repair as soon as possible. I called to get a quote to several places and this company had the best price. Though, what my husband and I loved the most was the service, these people go above and beyond. The work they do speaks for the company. We were very happy...
Lone Star Fencing
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Reviewed in April 2021
Robert showed up on time for the walk through to give me an estimate. I'm on a limited budget so asked him to give me seperate estimates for the yard spring cleaning, removing some large branches hanging over the fence into my neighbor's yard, and cutting down a large palm tree in the front that...
Robert's Landscaping and Construction
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Reviewed in April 2021
Just like the other reviewers have stated about their fence repair, I have an iron ornamental fence that had years of rust from a yard sprinkler system. The fence was falling apart in powdery orange dust in several places. Numerous sections or full lengths of metal had to be cut out and...
Lucky Mobile welding service
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Reviewed in October 2020
I had two huge trees to remove one more than 50ft high surrounded by neighbor's fences. They were able to remove them without any damages. Amazing and fast!
Complete Lawn Care
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Reviewed in November 2018
Designed the fence just as we discussed. On time, quality work, and reasonable price!
Titan Ironworks
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In business since 2000

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"Gil did an amazing job. Very attentive and knowledgeable, I highly recommend him. My privacy fence looks amazing, I am a content customer. Thank you STS Fencing!"

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"They competed the job well and addressed the fence acting like a sail in the wind issue."

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"Bryan and his team did an amazing job on my backyard. They handled the installation of natural grass, irrigation system, rock and brick. Bryan and Elio were awesome throughout the whole process and got it done in a very timely manner. The price for the job was great and affordable, and the value of the job was spectacular. I will be recommending Bryan and his company to all of my friends and family, and will be using them in the future for my next projects."

Synthetic Grass, Rock and Stamped Concrete Walkway

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Beacon Homes is the top choice for all of your custom home builds or renovation needs. With over 25 years experience we can do it all. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and getting the job done well, in the timeline we establish when hired. Call us today.

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Vaquero Fence Company

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Serving Santa Teresa, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"He is a very nice guy, very hardworking, if there is any problem he comes right out. He's done 60,000 dollars worth of work for me. He is one ethical young man."

Response time20 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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In business since 2023

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"These guys were real quick, very thorough and did an excellent job"

Response time1 day

Response rate96%

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SCR Fencing & Fabricating - Home Facebook

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Serving Santa Teresa, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"None at this time. Will see how their work stands up to the weather."

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Dynamic Plus Solutions

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Serving Santa Teresa, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"What a superb job, excellent quality, and reasonable price."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate86%

Serving Santa Teresa, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"After the fence was installed, I had a dog who was escaping underneath the fence. I called and they were back within two days to lower the fence the and gate. There was even a follow up call to make sure I was happy with the fence and the dogs were secure."

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All In One Maintenance

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Serving Santa Teresa, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Awesome! Professional and expedient service."

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Response rate90%

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Yes, finding compatible materials and finishes for seamless fixes.

If you come face-to-face with a wolf in your yard, chances are it will be afraid of you as a human. Make eye contact and get big—waving your arms to increase your size. Use noisemakers or air horns if you have them, or throw a few rocks around to discourage them from approaching you. If all else fails and the wolf does not retreat, back away slowly while maintaining eye contact and find safe ground, whether indoors or up a tree.

Retaining walls offer more value to a home if they also divert water, prevent erosion, or help support a foundation. The ROI of a retaining wall is between 100% and 200%.

Both fences and walls can increase your home’s value, but you’ll spend significantly more on a wall than you would on a fence. A stone wall costs approximately $5,000, a retaining wall costs $6,100, and a fence costs $3,200 on average to put prices in perspective.

Most privacy fences are easy to install if you’re going with a DIY-friendly option like a wood fence, vinyl fence, or pallet fence. Since pallet fences come in the form of pre-constructed fence panels, they’re often considered the easiest privacy fence to install. Just get your fence stakes in the ground and slide the pallets onto them before securing them with scrapboard.

To choose where to add a fence gate, know where fence gates shouldn’t go. For example, you should avoid placing gates over low spots on the ground where water can collect and form muddy puddles. Many ranchers install gates at the corner of a fence. Certain gate placements may also be required depending on the type of gate latch you use.

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