Frequently Asked Questions How long will the fence last? How deep will the post holes be? When can you get started? Which way will the gate swing? How long have you been installing fences? How do you dig your holes- by machine or using a post hole digger? Have you done work for anyone else in this area? Does the fence require any maintenance? Will my dog be able to get under the fence? Do you need a down payment before you get started? Do you accept checks? Do you have liability insurance? How far apart do you set your posts? Are your prices competitive? How do you determine your cost? Is there an additional charge for clearing the line? Will the bottom of the fence stay along the ground? Does the gate(s) come with a lock? What options do we have regarding the height of the fence? Which is less expensive: wood, chain link, or vinyl? The type of fence you have installed will determine how long it will last. Chain link and vinyl fences will last almost a lifetime. Wood generally lasts 12 to 15 years. For residential fences, posts are usually 18 to 24 inches in the ground. From the time a contract is generated, we should have your fence installed in 7-10 days. In most instances, gates will swing in either direction. We have been in business for over twenty-one years. The holes are dug by machine. No matter where you live in the Birmingham metro area, we have more than likely installed a fence within a stone throw of your property. Chain link, vinyl, and PVC are maintenance-free. Wood fences may require minor maintenance, depending on the appearance you desire (i.e. stain or natural finish). The behavior of your dog will determine whether it will attempt to go under the fence. Extra installation procedures can be taken to make your fence dog-proof. NO DOWN PAYMENT is required. Cash or checks are accepted. We have liability insurance. Posts are set no more than ten feet apart. We do an annual market analysis to determine our cost so that no matter what the competition charges, we can save you money. Cost is determined by the total number of linear feet. Chain link, vinyl-coated chain link, and P.V.C terminal and corner posts are also factored in the price. Yes, there will be an additional charge for clearing the fence line. Yes, the fence can run along the grade of the property. However you may have to compromise the height of the fence or the grade for proper appearance, depending on whether your goal is security or aesthetics. No, chain link and vinyl-coated fences do not come with locks; however, special locks are installed with wood and P.V.C fences. Standard fence heights are four, five, or six feet. However, you may choose to have a higher fence if you desire. Chain link is the least expensive of our product offering. Wood, ornamental iron, and P.V.C are our most costly products.