If you have children or pets in the home, a fence installation is a smart investment. With a secure border around the property, you can let little ones and animals play outside without fear they’ll leave the yard and get lost or hurt. Beyond containment, there are additional perks to installing a fence around your house, outlined below. 

What Are the Advantages of a Fence Installation?

1. Increase Privacy & Security

Whenever your family spends time in the yard, they shouldn’t feel like their activities are on display. Installing a wood fence with thick slats will block views into the yard, increasing everyone’s privacy and comfort. If neighborhood break-ins are a concern, you can also install security fencing to deter intruders. Would-be criminals can’t hide behind the open cables of chain-link fences. It also takes time and heavy-duty tools to cut through the wire netting, increasing the risk of detection.    

2. Outline Property Borders

In preparation for fence installation, schedule a land survey. A licensed surveyor will tell you where the property line is based on local zoning records. This will ensure you don’t build on neighbors’ land. Having an up-to-date record of where your property boundaries are can prevent disputes when new neighbors move in. If you ever decide to sell, the border will make it easier for potential buyers to visualize how much outdoor living space they’ll have and how to use the yard. This could help your property sell faster.  

3. Make the Property More Visually Appealing

Installing a fence can help establish how you want others to view the property. For example, a wooden fence with decorative cutouts in the pickets will add whimsical charm to the house’s facade. A wrought-iron fence with ornate post caps and pickets will make your property appear stately and refined. Consider the tone you want to set when going over your possibilities.

If you want to take advantage of the added privacy, security, value, and curb appeal a new fence offers, contact the professionals at King Fencing in Baton Rouge, LA. For 10 years, the licensed, insured, and HomeAdvisor®-approved fence contractors have been the leading source for high-quality iron, aluminum, and wood fencing materials. For a free fence installation estimate, call (225) 328-6802 or fill out the request form online. For project ideas, visit the team’s Facebook page and browse photos of their work.