A privacy fence can go a long way toward keeping curious neighbors and onlookers out of your yard. But what distinguishes a privacy fence from any other fence on your property? Continue reading, and we’ll explain the distinction as well as the rules and etiquette you’ll need to follow if you decide to construct one.
Do you have to notify your neighbors before beginning your home repair project? And how much would this style of fencing cost you? We chatted with experts to learn all you need to know about erecting a privacy fence around your yard.
They’ll have a strong infill so you can optimize your privacy, referring to the fact that they won’t have wide gaps between the slats or the kinds of holes that are common in chain-link fencing.
According to BuyaFence.com, national estimates for erecting a wooden fence (including the cost of the fence itself) range from $5,698 to $13,986. Choosing a vinyl fence will place you on the higher end of the cost spectrum, as plastic costs around $45–$77 per linear foot, while wood fencing costs about $49–$62.
What else should you think about? The cost of the fence is ultimately determined by access to the region and the levelness of the ground. It is more expensive to install a fence on a hill than it is to install a fence on a flat yard.
“You’ll merely want to determine your property lines and talk to your neighbors about your plans along your suggested fence line,” Michaels adds. Although it is not usually necessary, it is common courtesy to notify neighbors if the installation staff has to enter their property for any reason.
To obtain a building permit, you must also contact your local building inspector.
Check the guidelines of your homeowners association, or HOA, if you reside in a community with one. Fence style, size, and location regulations vary by municipality, and they may also be rigidly enforced by your HOA. Some localities even demand a building permit, so work cannot begin until the necessary permits are obtained.
Make another call to your local utility company. Because fence post holes must be dug at least 2 feet into the ground, there’s a chance you’ll touch buried utility lines.
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