Professional Fence Contractors in Canton, MI

It will be possible for us to have your fence installed in a matter of fourteen days to about a month. Keep in mind however, that in some situations, a little more time is needed. For these, it can take two to two and a half months before the fence can be installed. Fences that are ready-made and can be installed once shipped can be put up the soonest. This includes premade materials like SimTek. On the other hand, projects that require extensive project fabrication would need time allotment for this production phase. This is the case for ornamental metal fences.

The fence installation process takes less time compared to the waiting time prior to installation. The timeframe we follow for a typical project consists of seven days. However, not all these days will be working days with crew and equipment present. Only about half of these days will be allotted for our crew to fit the posts and install the fence. Interspersed between these days are free days which are allocated to give time for curing, drying, and maturation of materials. This includes letting the cement settle. Every step in the process is important in making sure that the fence has been properly installed.

Talking to your neighbors about the fence projects you are planning or are about to start can help lessen any possible problems in the future. The truth is you are not strictly required to tell them about your fence installation plans. It is very rare to have legally binding statements like this in place. However, we are certain that your neighbors would appreciate the heads-up, especially is the activities may be a little distracting to them. Letting them know ahead of time gives them the opportunity to anticipate how it may affect them. Moreover, communication is also important for safety reasons.

For most fence types, the depth of the fence posts we install is usually about one meter deep. This is equivalent to about three feet. There will be instances where a deeper post may be needed. For instance, a taller fence would need to be supported by posts which have been implanted deeper so that they can be stable enough. Typically, the hole that was dug should be about three times as wide as the post itself. Meanwhile, the ideal fence post depth should be at least one third to one half of the full height of the fence aboveground.

For most cases, it is ideal that no structure other than the fence posts should be in contact with the ground. Having a fence that touches the ground may be more difficult to maintain. Moreover, there may also be some drainage issues or water accumulation. Because of this, fences that touch the ground are at greater risk of being subjected to moisture damage. It is recommended to have set the fence two to five inches off the ground. This distance is enough to prevent moisture damage. At the same time, this gap is small enough to keep your property secure.