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Q: How high should a dog fence be?

• <div><p>Generally, the height of your dog fence should be 3 times the distance from the ground to your dog&rsquo;s shoulder. For most small breeds, a 4-foot high fence will be more than enough to keep them from jumping out. Medium-sized breeds like Golden Retrievers, Labradors, and German Shepherds will need at least a 5-6 foot fence to stay contained. Large breeds that are also excellent jumpers, such as Greyhounds, may need a 7-foot high fence. </p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit to build or install a fence?

• <div><p>Whether you need a permit to build or install a fence depends on several factors, including your location, the fence's height, its placement in your yard, and the materials used. In many cities and highly populated areas, a permit is required, especially for fences taller than 6 feet. Conversely, rural areas may have fewer restrictions. Typically, backyard privacy fences 6 feet or shorter do not require a permit, while front yard fences often have a lower height limit, sometimes as low as 3.5 feet. There can also be exceptions for properties in mixed residential-commercial zones. It's best to check with your local building inspection or zoning department to understand the specific requirements, height restrictions, and location rules for your area. A professional fence installer can help you navigate this process and often secure the necessary permits for you, though this may extend the project timeline.</p></div>

Q: How far apart should posts be for a horizontal fence?

• <div><p>Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can&rsquo;t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag. </p></div>

Q: How long do garden gates last?

• <div><p>This depends mainly on how well the posts were installed and what type of wood was used to build the gate in the first place. Softwoods have a life expectancy of up to 15 years but can last slightly longer with regular maintenance and waterproofing treatments. By contrast, hardwoods can last up to 30 years with little care, so you may avoid costly replacements by spending a little more upfront. </p></div>

Q: Is board on board fence more expensive?

• <div><p>A board on board fence is more expensive than other types of privacy fences. That&rsquo;s because these fences require overlapping boards, which drives up material and labor costs. On average, a board on board fence costs 30% more than an average wood fence.</p></div>

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Last update on August 11, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
these guys did an amazing job. this stucture has been sitting for many many years with only a rough wiring back bone to be seen. they traced every single circuit to the panel from the outlets and basically made chicken soup out of chicken poop. all the problems they ran across where fixed and...
Elite Edge Construction
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Reviewed in November 2025
Great experience with Hilts! Really prompt, efficient, and friendly throughout. I had two trees that were too close to the house, needing a little extra attention and care, so as not to hit or damage anything. Spot-on quote, and I did not have to wait long for the service, which was awesome....
Hilts Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
I was very impressed with B&W. My lawn looks the best has in years. And when I had a septic issue they were fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend and will be using B&W Precision Brothers Contracting again.
B & W Precision Brothers Contracting
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Reviewed in May 2023
Bill was wonderful to work with. His work is beautifully done. I am so please with my new fence and gate, it is just perfect!
Private Passage Door Company
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Reviewed in January 2023
His fences are still in existence long after many other people's fences don't look so good!
Mark Davis Fence Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2022
The quality of the Illusions fence product is very good. The issue that developed with Double K is that 1 gate post was sunk lower than its mating post which has thrown the 12 feet drive gate and adjoining fence section out of horizontal alignment with the rest of the fence. I provided...
Double K Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Jon and his brother did a truly magnificent job of cutting down one tree and carrying away the wood from another. They removed all debris. They were professional, courteous and efficient. Will hire again as we we have more trees for sure that need to come down. Plus will use Jon's Property...
Jon's Property Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
Eli the owner was great. He was there the next day to look at the project and give me a price, which was very reasonable. Alvi his foreman who I met with the day of the job knew exactly what needed to be done and he along the other guys were very professional and extremely nice to work with. ...
Anchored Fence
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Reviewed in July 2017
Upon using sand between pavers it kept washing out. For 3 years we put up with a patio that was more like a beach then a patio. We finally had another landscaping company come in, and did it right. When installing the pavers, the concrete apron around the pool started dropping and pulling away...
Nick's Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2012
I called Donna to schedule a time for Stan to come out and discuss the containment system with me. She is charming and gave me an appointment within a week. Stan was punctual and answered all my questions thoroughly. He scheduled the installation for only a few days later. Jamie came on time...
Pet Containment Systems of NY
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Superior Fence Company

4.7(

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Chain Link Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - Repair or AlterVinyl or PVC Fence - Install+4 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a great pleasure to work with Paul. He is very considerate and accommodating. He communicated very well before and during the installation. He offered life time warranty of the fence, which provides peace of mind. Highly recommend!"

Beige 6' privacy with scalloped picket top

Response time2 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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MRD Home Services, LLC

4.5(

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Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Repair+1 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I cannot recommend Mark and Upstate Fence enough. Not only was he cheaper than the other guys...the fence looks great. Mark also dealt with all the permitting, zoning board and other BS that comes with living in Niskayuna. Mark was great about communication and did everything he said he would, at the price we agreed to. No games, no gimmicks. Very happy and would use again. A++!"

Response time7 hrs

25 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Lowes Corporate Fencing

4.0(

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Vinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lowes did a great job installing my vinyls fence."

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Atlas Fence constructed, on site, a new wooden single gate (to replace the badly decayed gate), ensuring that the style of the gate was fully compatible with the style of the existing fence. Atlas Fence also repaired the non-aligned gate by shaving ½ inch off the gate edge. Atlas Fence cleaned up and removed all debris. Overall, Atlas Fence performed this project in a workmanship fashion---a professional job all around!"

5' tall ornamental steel fence with decorative tri-ad finials

6' tall western red cedar privacy fence in Middleborough Convex

+28

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Rapasadi FENCE - Startpagina Facebook

4.0(

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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - Install+2 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"I had to do lots of clean up, plus a machine broke down in my driveway and leaked oil front curb was another clean up job for me other then all of this the fenced look good except nail were missing in some of the slats and had to add more wood to both gates"

Response time3 days

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Popelka Fencing and Construction LLC

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Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install+1 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day

Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeorge is easy to work with. He is a straight shooter and keeps you informed. He even shored up some gutters as he was replacing the soffits. The work went smoothly in spite of several periods of rain. The quality of the work is very good. He and his helper worked quietly - no music or cursing. I would definitely consider him for any other construction related work."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Vinyl or PVC Fence - InstallWood Fence - InstallWood Fence - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They're the best. Great guys with super service at a reasonable price."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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High Tech Construction Co

4.3(

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Barbed Wire Fence - InstallBarbed Wire Fence - RepairChain Link Fence - Install+7 more

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well! The work was done quickly, professionally, and great clean up after the job was completed, we are very pleased with the results and would recommend High Tech and definitely use them again
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+20

Recommended by81%of homeowners

Chain Link Fence - Repair or Alter

Serving Lebanon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Extremely knowledgeable in his field of work, very good quality work done on time and exactly how I wanted."

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Generally, the height of your dog fence should be 3 times the distance from the ground to your dog’s shoulder. For most small breeds, a 4-foot high fence will be more than enough to keep them from jumping out. Medium-sized breeds like Golden Retrievers, Labradors, and German Shepherds will need at least a 5-6 foot fence to stay contained. Large breeds that are also excellent jumpers, such as Greyhounds, may need a 7-foot high fence.

Whether you need a permit to build or install a fence depends on several factors, including your location, the fence's height, its placement in your yard, and the materials used. In many cities and highly populated areas, a permit is required, especially for fences taller than 6 feet. Conversely, rural areas may have fewer restrictions. Typically, backyard privacy fences 6 feet or shorter do not require a permit, while front yard fences often have a lower height limit, sometimes as low as 3.5 feet. There can also be exceptions for properties in mixed residential-commercial zones. It's best to check with your local building inspection or zoning department to understand the specific requirements, height restrictions, and location rules for your area. A professional fence installer can help you navigate this process and often secure the necessary permits for you, though this may extend the project timeline.

Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag.

This depends mainly on how well the posts were installed and what type of wood was used to build the gate in the first place. Softwoods have a life expectancy of up to 15 years but can last slightly longer with regular maintenance and waterproofing treatments. By contrast, hardwoods can last up to 30 years with little care, so you may avoid costly replacements by spending a little more upfront.

A board on board fence is more expensive than other types of privacy fences. That’s because these fences require overlapping boards, which drives up material and labor costs. On average, a board on board fence costs 30% more than an average wood fence.

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