STLCT

What Fence Installers Do

• Privacy fence installation (wood, vinyl, composite)
• Ornamental and aluminum fence installation
• Chain link fence installation
• Gate installation and automation
• Fence repair and board replacement
• Post replacement and straightening
• Property line and permit coordination
• Commercial and security fencing

When to Hire a Fence Installer

Hire a fence installer for new fence construction or significant repairs. While replacing a few boards is DIY-friendly, full installation requires proper layout, underground utility location, post hole drilling, leveling across uneven ground, and permit compliance. Repair or replacement is needed when posts are rotting, leaning, or when more than 25% of boards are damaged.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring

• Do you call for utility locates before digging?
• How deep do you set posts, and do you use concrete?
• What grade of lumber or material do you use?
• Will you verify my property line or do I need a survey?
• Do you pull necessary permits?
• How do you handle gates on uneven ground?
• What warranty do you offer on materials and labor?

Red Flags to Watch For

• Doesn't call 811 for utility locates before digging
• Posts set too shallow (should be 1/3 of total post length underground)
• No concrete around posts
• Uses construction-grade lumber instead of treated lumber
• Doesn't discuss permit requirements
• Installs on assumed property lines without verification
• No warranty offered

Cost Considerations in St. Louis

Wood privacy fence in St. Louis costs $20-$35 per linear foot installed. Vinyl fence runs $25-$40 per linear foot. Chain link is cheapest at $10-$20 per linear foot. Ornamental aluminum costs $30-$50+ per linear foot. Gates add $200-$500 each depending on width and style. Always verify property lines before installation to avoid costly disputes.