How It Works
How Your Fence Project Works, Step by Step
No guesswork, no surprise invoices. Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to your final walkthrough.
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Clear steps, one point of contact
2–6 weeks typical
Signed quote to finished fence
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Start To Finish
Six Steps to a Finished Fence
Every project gets a named estimator, a crew lead on site and an office contact who knows your job.
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Call, Text or Request Online
Tell us about the property, the fence you’re picturing and any deadlines — pools, pets, a new puppy or an HOA meeting.
Same-day response
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Free On-Site Estimate
An estimator walks the line with you, measures, checks slopes and obstacles, marks gate locations and shows samples.
30–60 minutes
Samples on site
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Written, Line-Item Quote
You receive a clear quote: fence by the foot, each gate, removal, stain and options — plus a drawing of the layout.
Within 48 hours
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Approvals, Permits & Locates
We prepare HOA paperwork, pull permits where required, and request the free 811 public utility locate before digging.
1–3 weeks typical
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Installation
Our crew strings the line, sets posts in concrete, installs panels and gates, and keeps you updated each day.
1–3 days for most homes
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Walkthrough, Warranty & Care
We test every gate with you, clean up completely and hand over your warranty and a care guide for your material.
10-yr workmanship
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Typical Timeline
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Estimate
2–3 days
Written quote
48 hours
Approvals & materials
1–3 weeks
Installation
1–3 days
Walkthrough
Final day
Commercial and custom gate projects receive a written schedule with the proposal.
Before We Dig
Four Things We Sort Out First
The unglamorous steps that prevent the most expensive fence mistakes.
Property Lines & Surveys
We build to the line you confirm. A recent survey or located pins is the best protection against neighbor disputes.
Share your survey or plat
We can recommend surveyors
Setbacks from lines where required
Permits
Many towns require a fence permit, with rules for height, setbacks and pool barriers. We check and pull permits where required
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Height & setback checks
Pool barrier requirements
Inspection scheduling
HOA Approval
Most HOAs need architectural approval before work begins. We prepare a packet with layout, style, height and color.
Site plan & photos
Product specifications
Color & finish samples
Gopher State One Call
We request the free MN 811 utility locate before any digging. Private lines aren’t marked, so we flag them together.
Gas, electric, water, telecom
Private: sprinklers, lighting
Invisible dog fences, septic
Install Day
How to Get Your Yard Ready
A little prep makes install day faster, cleaner and safer for everyone.
Keep pets inside or away from the work area
Move furniture, planters and décor 3 ft from the line
Unlock side gates and share any gate codes
Mark sprinklers, lighting and invisible dog fences
Let neighbors know — especially on shared lines
Plan parking for a truck and trailer
Concrete needs time to cure. We’ll tell you when gates can be used and when the fence can take pets leaning or climbing on it.
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Measured on site
Our Promise
What You Can Count on
No Surprise Charges
If it’s not on your line-item quote, you don’t pay for it without approving a change order first.
Daily Updates
Your crew lead texts progress and photos each day on multi-day projects.
Written Warranty
Workmanship warranty certificate handed over at your final walkthrough
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Free on-site measure
Free Estimates
Step One: Your Free Estimate
Tell us about your property. We’ll bring the measuring wheel, material samples and a written, line-item quote — no pressure, no surprises.
Free on-site measuring
Line-item quotes
10-yr workmanship warranty
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