Whether you’ll be selling your house in the near future or you’ve been planning to renovate the exterior for quite some time, installing a fence is one of the best ways to improve your curb appeal. However, before you start scheduling an fence installation, there are a few key things you need to do.

5 Things You Must Do Before a Fence Installation

1. Figure out What You Need

Do you need a fence primarily for security and privacy or to help complete your landscape design? Or both? More often than not, fences combine both form and function, and building the best one depends on determining what your needs and priorities are.

2. Research Local Regulations

Even before you gather inspiration, you should check on your local regulations. Depending on the rules of your city and your homeowner’s or neighborhood associations, there may be limitations on the type of fence installations you can perform. Some are more lenient and only have restrictions on placement, while others are more strict on factors like height and material.

3. Consider Maintenance

Once you know what’s permitted, you can start looking into different types of materials.  However, before you settle on anything based on appearance alone, take maintenance into consideration. For example, wood brings a classic style but requires occasional sealing, whereas vinyl can create a similar look without the same amount of upkeep.

4. Inform Your Neighbors

Whenever possible, inform your neighbors about your fence installation plans, especially if it will be built close to their property. Sometimes, your neighbor may even be interested and willing to share the cost of building along the border between your properties.

5. Factor in Entryways

A well-established entryway is both visually interesting and useful. Ideally, you should have at least two of them—one for everyday use and the other for larger items like trash bins, gardening equipment, and outdoor furniture.

If you are in Montana’s Greater Flathead Valley and planning a fence installation, contact Valley Fence. Highly skilled, always punctual, and extremely dedicated, these Kalispell contractors use only the best materials to ensure a long-lasting and beautiful job. Considering a new deck or patio instead? They can do that too! To learn more about everything Valley Fence has to offer, visit their website, Facebook page or call them today at (406) 755-9799.