An old fence removed and a new privacy fence built in its place

Replacing a fence is two jobs. Taking the old one out properly, and setting the new one so it stays straight through an Ohio winter.

Before a fence installation we review the property lines and check local zoning rules. Fence contractors build according to the lines you provide, and it is the homeowner's responsibility to verify those with a survey if there is any doubt. We recommend doing that before the build rather than after, because it avoids conflicts with neighbours and any legal question later.

Choosing the style

What the fence is for decides the style. Privacy, security, or curb appeal. Board-on-board, shadowbox and horizontal slat are the ones homeowners ask for most because they balance privacy against how the fence looks from the street. Cedar and vinyl both hold their shape and give options on colour and finish.

Scheduling around the weather

Weather affects fence work more than most people expect, so planning ahead during Mount Vernon's milder seasons avoids delays. Ground conditions matter for setting posts, and a wet spring is worth waiting out.

Clearing the site afterwards

Removal generates a lot of material. Hauling it off and leaving the lawn clean is part of the job, not an extra.