A fence can beautify your property, delineate borders, and enhance privacy and security. From the planning stages to putting in the pipes, chain-link, and other components, you want to ensure that you follow the best practices for an easy and smooth installation. Use the following guide to ensure the process is as seamless as possible.

Do:

Confirm the location of property lines.

Knowing the exact location of your property lines is crucial, as it prevents you from infringing on neighboring land. Installing a fence even an inch over the defined border can cause disputes and force you to pull up the pipes and reinstall the whole system. Before doing any work, confirm that you know where your property ends and the neighbors' begins. You can find this on the home's deed, as well as on a property survey conducted by the city, county, or mortgage or title company.

Bury pipes at least 2 feet in the ground.

If the fence is 6 feet tall, submerge the post pipes at least 2 feet in the ground. Drive the poles at least 3 feet into the earth if the feature is over 6 feet. This provides adequate space to firmly anchor the fence and support the structure.

Don't:

Neglect to call before you dig.

About a week prior to installation, call 811, and inform the operator that you will be putting in a fence. This free nationwide service sends a representative to your home to check for buried utility lines. 

They will ensure there are no electrical, cable, gas, or sewer lines running underneath the proposed fence location. Puncturing one of these could be dangerous or cause vital service interruptions.

Ignore the neighbors.

Discuss a potential fence installation with the neighbors on either side of your home. You may need to redesign the plans if you'll be disrupting their property or creating an obstruction that impedes their view. If you are a member of a homeowner association, check the rules to confirm that the new fence meets all regulations for height, style, and other parameters the organization has previously defined.

When you need steel pipes for your new fence, turn to Pipe Plus Inc. in Willow Springs, MO. This business has been providing metal fabrication services to area residents since 1997. They sell a variety of steel products, including steel piping and buildings, grain bins, and hay feeders. They can also custom-make products based on a client's specifications. Call (417) 469-5292 to discuss your project with a friendly team member, or visit them online to request a quote.