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A good fence starts with a solid plan.

Privacy, access and support all matter. SCS helps you define the layout, materials and work before a new fence goes in or an old one comes out.

Wood privacy fence surrounding a residential backyard

SCS · Fencing

Know the work. Know what you’re paying for.

Plan the whole fence. Down to the posts.

Start with what you need the fence to do and the condition of the site. A clear scope helps avoid surprises about layout, repairs and removal.

New fencing

Walk the planned fence line, discuss privacy and access, and agree on the material and layout before installation.

Fence repairs

Look at damaged sections and their support to understand whether a repair will address the problem.

Replacement

Define what is coming out, what is being replaced and how the finished fence should meet the rest of the property.

Before you approve the work

  • Fence layout, height, materials and access
  • Posts and sections included in the scope
  • Removal, cleanup and price in writing

What you don’t see matters.

A finished surface only tells part of the story. Take a look at the details you’re trusting someone to get right.

Inside the fence

fencing photograph. The construction stages are described below.
01 / Layout
Details vary by project.

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01 / Layout

Walk the line before building it.

A fence starts with the site and proposed layout. Discuss privacy, access and the work limits before installation begins.

Ask before you commit

Have we agreed on the fence line, height and access?

02 / Posts

The support matters below the surface.

Posts support the fence. The exposed section illustrates the support below ground; the actual design depends on the site and fence system.

Ask before you commit

What post and support work is included for this site?

03 / Rails

Connect the structure before covering it.

Rails and framing connect the posts and support the boards. A gate opening needs to be considered in the plan, too.

Ask before you commit

How are the fence sections and any gate opening supported?

04 / Boards

Bring the fence and access together.

This example finishes with wood boards and a gate. The chosen material, style, hardware and cleanup belong in the written scope.

Ask before you commit

What materials, hardware and cleanup are included?

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Know the work before you commit to it.

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The SCS fencing process

Walk the line before the work begins.

01

Walk the property

Review your goals, the existing fence and the proposed layout with your project manager.

02

Set the details

Agree on materials, height, access and the work included. Review the written scope and price.

03

Build & walk through

Carry the approved plan through the work, then review the completed fence and cleanup together.

Fencing questions

Get clear on the fence before it goes in.

Can a leaning or damaged fence be repaired?

The condition of the posts, connections and surrounding sections determines whether a repair makes sense. Start with an inspection rather than assuming the whole fence needs replacement.

Do I need to know which material I want?

No. Explain your priorities for privacy, appearance and upkeep. Discuss the available material choices and their effect on the scope and price with your project manager.

Will the estimate include taking away the old fence?

The written scope should state whether removal, disposal and cleanup are included. Confirm those details before approving a replacement.

Before you commit.

Get a free on-site estimate. See what needs attention, why the work is recommended and what is included in the price, so you can make a decision you understand.

  • Photos that explain the condition
  • Materials, scope and price in writing
  • A final walkthrough of the completed work
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Tell us about the fencing.

A few practical details help SCS prepare for the first conversation.

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