Backyard fencing

[00clone]

Anyone have an opinion on backyard fencing options and approximate pricing?


I didn't price wood, but I started with chain link thinking I would put it in. Priced it, then got a quote, just to motivate myself to do all that work. After getting the quote, it wasn't worth it to me to put it in. My neighbor tied into mine, and did all the work himself. Cheaper material, crappier install. He has a small dog he wanted it for, and there are sections that are so high off the ground, he ended up having to put in one of those invisible fences inside the other fence so the dog didn't just go under the fence. A guy I work with had the same experience, what he would have saved in doing it himself wasn't worth it. At least get a quote, I'd say.

[burgcy]

I'm a sub-contractor for a fence company in Omaha, it all depends on what you want. Many different things to consider, I put in a lot of 6' and a lot of 4'. I mainly install vinyl, a very good product, not the crap they sell at Menards and Home Depot. The easiest way for me to explain it is -- you get what you pay for. You skimp on price and your fence won't last a long time or you have constant maintenance. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will try to help you out. I have heard that All-Star does good work.

[Cyclone90]

Regarding companies, I see thumbs down on American, up on All-Star. Any other suggestions on companies? We're getting a 4' black clad vinyl fence and have bids from Des Moines Steel and American.