(1) Confirm Your Property Line

If the purpose of your new fence is to create a boundary around your yard, one of the first steps is to identify your property line and have it clearly marked. Don't guess where the border might be; double-check with your local city or county planning and zoning authority, public records, or documents about your plat. We can also guide you through this process, or we may handle it for an additional fee.

(2) Mark Out Locates

Whether you are installing the fence around your property, a pool, a garden, or another section of your yard, you need to locate where sewage lines, water pipes, electrical, internet, and fiber optic cables are running underground, so the installation crew does not accidentally hit them when digging holes for the fence posts. We will contact Sunshine 811 to order the locate reports for your property.

(3) Clean Up Your Yard

Your yard is most likely in great shape if you give it regular maintenance. However, before your crew arrives, make sure you've cleared any debris or other miscellaneous items off the grounds that could interfere with your fence or shutter installation. Walk around the area marked for the fence line and remove tree stumps, large rocks, weeds, low-hanging branches, and other obstacles.

(4) Remove Decorations

If you have movable lawn furniture, flower pots, children's play equipment, and other decorative items in your yard, it's best to relocate them to a spot where they will be completely out of the way of your fence installation crew. This also ensures these items will not be at risk of accidental damage. When it comes to neatly landscaped areas and fixed yard decorations and structures, block them off or cover them with tarps for protection.

(5) Identify Off-Limit Areas

Your fence installation crew will need access to different areas on your property to transport materials and equipment, travel back and forth to their truck, and install your new fencing. If there are certain areas of your property that you would prefer to remain inaccessible, make sure you have marked or identified them with warning signs or other indicators. The same goes for anywhere on your property that could be potentially hazardous to someone unfamiliar with the surroundings.

(6) Alert Your Neighbors

If you share a boundary with neighbors, it is a good idea to alert them to your plans as soon as possible and tell them what type of fence you're installing. Also, give them the anticipated date of installation so they can be prepared and know to keep their pets and children inside while your installation crew is working.