After working hard to make your home a fun, inviting place for friends and family, you deserve to have the privacy and freedom to enjoy it. Unfortunately, this can be difficult surrounded by neighbors and passersby. The ideal solution is to build a privacy fence, but these high barriers may not be welcomed by nearby residents. To ensure neighbors take the news well, use the following three tips to raise the subject.

How to Talk to Neighbors About Installing a Privacy Fence

1. Do the Research 

Before approaching the neighbors, make sure you know exactly where your property ends and theirs begins. You may have to look into official records held by the state or municipality, or have the land surveyed by a team of professionals. Neglecting to identify and respect the property lines could result in a future lawsuit.

2. Be Honest About Your Plans

Once you’ve officially decided to move forward with the privacy fence installation, ask your neighbor to meet—either in your home or at a public place. Sit down with them and discuss your desire to have a more secure property, where your children and friends can play by the pool or in the backyard without disruptions. Let them know your need for privacy has nothing to do with them specifically, but is merely a general desire for your family’s happiness and safety.

3. Be Respectful With Design Choices

Explain to them that you’ve done the research and will not be infringing on their legal property with the installation. If the local community or homeowners association has certain limits for the fence height or preferences for the material, let your neighbor know that you’ll be complying with these guidelines. You can also mention that the installation team will ensure the most attractive fence side faces outward, which is the one that neighboring properties will be able to view. Any concessions you can make regarding the design of the fence will make the construction process and physical barrier seem like less of a hassle to neighbors.

If you’re ready to begin the construction process, get in touch with General Fence of Elko, NV. Whether you’re interested in a strong, high privacy fence that blocks the view of passersby or a small, delicate picket fence, they can provide a high-quality, long-lasting product. For more information on their past work, visit the website, or call (775) 753-6077 to ask for a free estimate.