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Avatar for Alco Fence Company of Central West Virginia
Alco Fence Company of Central West Virginia
4.8(
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Chain Link Fence - InstallVinyl or PVC Fence - Install

Serving West Union, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trustworthy, hard working, and clean. Great experience customizing the fence needed for our pool/patio. Wonâ t use anyone else."
Commercial Chain Link
Commercial Chain Link
Commercial Chain Link
Commercial Chain Link
Commercial Chain Link

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James P Gaines dba Aconomy Fencing
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Chain Link Fence - InstallChain Link Fence - Repair or AlterWood Fence - Repair+1 more

Serving West Union, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your project as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your fencing install or repair. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time3 days
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Harper Fix It
5.0(
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Wood Fence - Repair

Serving West Union, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James responses quickly with estimates and any correspondence. He has done multiple small jobs at my home including trim work, insulation, furnace repair, dry wall, lighting installation and flooring. I would recommend him to anyone."
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Fencing questions, answered by experts

The depth of your post hole depends on your post length. If you decide on a two-rail fence, the posts are likely 6 feet long. You want your hole to be at least 1/3 of the post length. In this case, your post hole should be two feet deep.

If you opt for a three-rail fence, the posts will typically be 7 feet long, meaning your post hole should be 28 inches deep.

In the vast majority of cases, chain-link fences are less expensive than wood fences. Installing a wood fence costs anywhere from 20% to 30% more than a chain-link fence, or an average of $3,100, whereas a similarly sized chain-link fence will average around $2,400. Even with add-ons and additional protective finishes, a chain-link fence is very likely to cost you less than a wood fence. The only exception would be a split rail wood fence, which can cost about half the price of a chain-link fence or less.

Privacy fences in residential neighborhoods tend to stand between 6 and 8 feet tall, but local building code usually dictates the maximum height. Livestock fences that border large land plots range from 3 to 6 feet. Shorter, decorative fences, which are common in front yards, are around 3 feet tall, on average. Fence height also tends to vary by material, with wood fences usually sitting at 6 feet tall, and chain-link and wrought iron fences tending to sit at half that.

Split rail fencing is a type of post and rail fencing. Other post and rail fences include corral board and post and dowel. Post and rail fencing is the term used for any type of fence with vertical posts, horizontal rails, and nothing else (specifically excluding pickets). So, technically, a split rail fence is a post and rail fence.

Moisture and rot are the largest threat to wooden fences. Stain can help your wood fence last 15 to 20 years, but only if you choose a stain with waterproofing qualities or add a sealant. Oil-based stains create a thicker moisture barrier than water-based stains, though both are mold and mildew resistant. You’ll generally need to re-stain your fence every one to eight years to get full protection.

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