Whether you're building a new home or improving an existing one, adding a fence is the best way to ensure privacy and security on your property, as well as keeping kids and pets safe in your yard. While fence installation can be a quick process, it helps to plan ahead to ensure the installation goes smoothly. Here are a few steps you can take before the fence contractor gets there.

What to Do Before Your Fence Installation

1. Mark the Fence Line

Have a survey done or find the existing survey markers along your property line to see precisely where your property ends and your neighbor's begins. If they've agreed, you can install the fence along the property line; otherwise, you should mark a location on your side of the line to keep it on your property. Decide where your fenceposts are going to go to keep them evenly spaced and avoid any underground obstacles.

2. Talk to the Relevant Parties

While you can put up a fence on your property without your neighbors' permission, it's polite to let them know what you're planning. If you're on good terms and both agree there needs to be a fence, you may even be able to reach an agreement to split the costs. You should also reach out to your utility company to find out the location of any buried pipes or cables, and any access issues they may have once your fence is up.

3. Clear the Area

Your fence installation professionals will need space to lay out the fence on the ground, so clear all obstacles away from the space around the fence line, including weeds, large rocks, garden furniture and equipment, and anything else that might get in the way. Make sure this area is at least a few feet wider than the fence’s height, so the contractors have a place to stand while they work.

For professional fence installation in the St. Louis Metro area and St. Charles County, choose Chesterfield Fence & Deck Company. Based in Chesterfield, MO, they have almost 50 years of experience offering custom metal, vinyl, and wood fences. They offer a five-year warranty on their labor for all installations so you can have confidence in their work. For a free estimate, call (636) 532-4054 or reach out online.