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Last update on March 19, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Mike didn't excellent job repairing our fence that blew down in our back yard.
Mike Handyman Pro
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Reviewed in August 2024
Sam never put this railing on. When he started he was always thinking ahead. He stayed busy the whole time. Very meticulous. Sam made sure everything was spaced accordingly. I would definitely hire him again. By the way my fencing around my patio looks great.
Sam's Handywork
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Reviewed in August 2024
I hired J and F for drywall and fence installation and the service was great. They kept great communication and the job was done right in a timely manner with a fair price tag. I will definitely look to them if I need any further work done
J and F Handyman Services
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Reviewed in August 2020
Fencing works well. Technician seemed rushed.
TriState Dog Guard
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Reviewed in May 2020
Brian,"The Man" & his team replaced our broken down fence in 2018 with a new fence. It still looks new today. I recommend his service highly. We have more projects for his team this year. Thanks Brian!
That Man Home Maintenance and Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
Great group of guys who arrived on time and even though it rained most of the day they got the fence installed on time. Great group of guys and were very helpful to me and my dog.
Freedom Fence
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Reviewed in June 2019
This company responded to my request by phone, but their representative did not make contact with me on the first try, and when I called him back he did not pick up. I called the office and they assured me he would call me. It has been a week and no word. I found another fence company in the...
Cedar Mill Fence Company
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Reviewed in December 2017
I was quoted one price over the phone for the fence installation--$899. Then, they mixed up the initial date to come and ended up coming on a different date-- which wasn't a huge deal. However, when they gave us the bill it was $1100. We specifically chose this company because it was so...
Crist Fencing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
They installed a wood fence down our alley and painted it for us. They did a spectacular job. They were quick, professional, respected our property, cleaned up everything. I love, love, love my fence.They were great hard workers, I just can't say enough wonderful things about them and...
Mo Knows How
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Common problems include cracks, warping, and loose panels. Regular cleaning prevents discoloration and wear.

Standard post spacing for shadowbox fences is 6 to 8 feet. This spacing ensures proper support for the heavy weight of overlapping pickets and prevents sagging between posts. However, areas with high winds, slopes, or unstable soil conditions may require closer spacing.

Pallet fences come with built-in support through the fence posts you should install on each side of their vertical interior. Stand the fence upright and slide it onto the fence posts, then further support it with 2x4 wood boards that you drill across each point where two pallets connect side-by-side.

Fence pickets typically face out (away from your home or the garden that you're enclosing). Both the rails and pickets sit on the outside of a fence so that anyone passing by can see the finished side. Not only does the look increase your curb appeal, but it's also the neighborly thing to do when placing a barrier between two properties, even when you're installing a privacy fence.

You’ve likely been considering lots of wood fence ideas for your yard. There are many reasons why people choose split rail fences time and again. For one, they’re one of the most wallet-friendly fencing options, especially since you don’t need to use much hardware and setting the posts doesn’t require concrete or foam. So if you have a large property and want to fence it in, your best bet may be a split rail fence.

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