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Dunn's Forge

26062 Ashley St
5.00(
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Dunn's Forge

26062 Ashley St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Marine Veteran Custom blacksmith/knifesmith Professional welder Metal Fabrication CnC plasma cutting services Powder coating services Metal/wood furniture designer/maker/ fence and gate installation and design

"We were very happy with the entire process. It was great to work with someone committed to doing a good job. We were apprised of the project and its progress. The finished project looks great and will suit our needs. We would highly recommend Dunn’s Forge/Fencing. It was a pleasure doing business with a company that is customer friendly. Thank you!!"

Christine S on April 2021

Marine Veteran Custom blacksmith/knifesmith Professional welder Metal Fabrication CnC plasma cutting services Powder coating services Metal/wood furniture designer/maker/ fence and gate installation and design

"We were very happy with the entire process. It was great to work with someone committed to doing a good job. We were apprised of the project and its progress. The finished project looks great and will suit our needs. We would highly recommend Dunn’s Forge/Fencing. It was a pleasure doing business with a company that is customer friendly. Thank you!!"

Christine S on April 2021

CRC General Contracting

PO Box 576
No reviews yet

CRC General Contracting

PO Box 576
No reviews yet
15 years of experience

We are a family based business that offers many services related to the construction and home maintenance field. We take cash, check, or credit card. Payments are collected when service repairs are finished and larger jobs such as remodeling or new construction we require some down prior to starting a project.Everything we do is done on a very professional level and one on one basis so you know who is working on your home or business. When the customer is happy we are happy.

We are a family based business that offers many services related to the construction and home maintenance field. We take cash, check, or credit card. Payments are collected when service repairs are finished and larger jobs such as remodeling or new construction we require some down prior to starting a project.Everything we do is done on a very professional level and one on one basis so you know who is working on your home or business. When the customer is happy we are happy.

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Premier Construction

615 N Walts Ave
4.00(
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Premier Construction

615 N Walts Ave
4.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
16 years of experience

Premier Construction is a Sioux Falls based construction company. We do it all from minor repairs/renovations to custom built homes. Give us a call today to find out what we can do for you!

Premier Construction is a Sioux Falls based construction company. We do it all from minor repairs/renovations to custom built homes. Give us a call today to find out what we can do for you!

Michaels Fence & Supply

3900 N. Potsdam Ave.
4.50(
4
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Michaels Fence & Supply

3900 N. Potsdam Ave.
4.50(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer quality fence materials in chain link, cedar, vinyl, iron and DogWatch hidden fences for the Sioux Falls area. We also stock heavy duty kennels and cedar stains. You can it yourself with our expert advice or have our experienced installers do the hard part. We have been in Sioux Falls since 1971 and have a reputation of doing quality work and standing behind our family name with the best service.

We offer quality fence materials in chain link, cedar, vinyl, iron and DogWatch hidden fences for the Sioux Falls area. We also stock heavy duty kennels and cedar stains. You can it yourself with our expert advice or have our experienced installers do the hard part. We have been in Sioux Falls since 1971 and have a reputation of doing quality work and standing behind our family name with the best service.

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Your gate should be 3/4 to an inch smaller than the opening. The opening size that you need for your gate can vary depending on your hinge type. You may also need to add reinforcing braces if the gap between your gate and the fence is not uniform from top to bottom.

It might be possible to install your own manual driveway gate rather than an automatic one, but we don’t recommend it. Driveway gates are large, heavy, and bulky, and getting them to your house and maneuvering them for installation can be dangerous. It’s also challenging to install the gate and balance it perfectly so that it functions as expected, and wiring any automation mechanisms for your gate is also dangerous and requires help from an electrician. We recommend leaving the work to a professional driveway gate installer.

There is a reason many commercial garages and storage facilities have roller garage doors. They stand out as one of the most secure options due to their unique design. The compact installation and absence of visible leverage points on the sturdy aluminum curtain make them a formidable obstacle for potential intruders. 

Yes, you can convert manual gates to electric operation. Installing a motor and an opening device from a kit allows you to convert any gate so it can open and close automatically. Be sure to buy the correct type of opener for your gate style. For example, some openers are specific to swinging gates, while others are for sliding gates. Get familiar with your swinging or sliding gate parts before you go shopping to avoid having to return to the store for the correct opener.

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

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