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Common Costly Fence DIY Mistakes

Hibu Websites • Oct 01, 2020

Fence DIY Mistakes

south florida fence on coastHomeowners often make mistakes when they decide to install fences on their own. Even the smallest mistake can alter how your fence turns out. Because it might off by an inch here, but that mistake grows down the length of the fence. To avoid costly DIY mistakes on your fence installation
, you should become familiar with some of the common errors that occur. This could save you time and money in the long run.

 

South Florida can present unique challenges for fence installation. Many counties in Florida have strict regulations that must be followed. Not getting the correct permit, improperly marking your property lines, building too close to your structure, making your fence too high, can all have devastating results. Depending on the severity of your mistake you may need to remove the entire fence.

How to Avoid Fence DIY Mistakes

If you still want to install a fence on your own you start by hiring a professional survey company. Using a professional surveyors will make sure you mark your property lines correctly. Next, you must find out your counties zoning regulations and apply for a permit. Some cities require that you build a certain distance inside your properly line. If you do not do your research this could result in ripping your entire fence down.

fence around homeOnce you complete all the research on your city it is time to begin building the fence. Setting your fence posts is the most critical step. Take the extra time to ensure your posts are level and square. If you’re 1 inch off in the front of your fence it could result in being several feet off in the back. Next, make sure you set your fence posts deep enough. If you place your posts too shallow they could collapse at some point. Your fence posts should be at least two feet in the ground and secured with concrete or gravel.

Building a fence requires a lot of hard work and planning, which is why many homeowners experience costly fence DIY mistakes. You need to plan your fence project in advance to make sure you have all the proper materials to complete your project. Depending on the topography of your land you may need special panels or framing to ensure your fence remains level and secure.

When in doubt contact a licensed fence company. Although it may cost slightly more up front, a professional fence builder can save you thousands in the long run. A Great Fence Company has been building fences in Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Martin County, Palm Beach County and all over the Treasure Coast for over 15 years. We know the zoning regulations, we know the terrain, we know the soil and we can guarantee you have a strong, quality, great looking fence that will last.

Your Local Port St. Lucie Fence Company

At our Port St. Lucie Fence Company, we will Beat any Quote by at Least $100. Call Crystal at 772-812-0223 to get the details. We also have the only fence welding shop in the Region for custom manufacture and repair of Automatic Gate Openers.

Types of fencing we install and service:

Eastern Florida Areas We Serve and Service

Our fence installation and repair service areas include, but are not limited to Blue Cypress Village, Cummings, Fellsmere, Florida Ridge, Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce North, Fort Pierce South, Gifford, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island, Indian River County, Indian River Estates, Indian River Shores, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Juno, Jupiter, Jupiter Island, Lakewood Park, Martin County, Nevins, North Beach, North River Shores, Northern Palm Beach County, Ocean Breeze, Orchid, Oslo, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm City, Port Mayaca, Port Salerno, Port St. Lucie, Rio, Riomar, River Park, Roseland, Sebastian, Sewall’s Point, South Beach, South Hutchinson Island, St Lucie County, St Lucie West, Stuart, Tequesta, Tradition, Vero Beach, Vero Beach South, Vero Lake Estates, Wabasso, Wabasso Beach, West Vero Corridor, White City, Windsor and Winter Beach in the Sunshine State of Florida USA.

 

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