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DIY RESOURCES

FENCE LAYOUT

Determining what materials you will need.

INSTALL GUIDES

Helpful guides to get you from start to finish.

PREP & TOOLS

Helpful guides to get you from start to finish.

ORDER MATERIAL

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PREP & TOOLS

Before You Start

 

1. CONFIRM YOUR PROPERTY LINE

If you do not already have a survey of your property you will want to get one. Unfortunately, R&S Fences, and most other fence installers will not be able to provide this service for you. 

 

You can search for surveyors near you through yellowpages, other local directories, or by using Angie's List.

Yellow Pages Land Surveyors

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We have also written a helpful blog on property lines. Read more about it at the link below.

How Close can you put a Fence to the Property Line?


2. LOCATE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

It is essential that you make a Pa1Call. This call notifies any local cable, pipe, and electrical companies that you will be digging underground. They will evaluate your property and mark any important areas that you need to avoid. If you do not make this call and you hit a pipe or line, you may be at fault for this.

 

We have written a helpful article on making Pa1Calls. Read more about it at the link below.

What is a Pa1Call?

 

3. RESEARCH LOCAL ZONING CODES AND RESTRICTIONS

Every county is going to have a different set of codes for excavation and for fences. You will need to research what the specific requirements and restrictions are for your county. Additionally, if you live in a named community with an HOA make sure to refer to your codes and restrictions for your specific community.

 

We address this issue in a helpful article on the location of your fence in relation to your property lines. Read more about it at the link below.

How Close can you put a Fence to the Property Line?

 

 

Make Your Preparations

Set up your fence line and determine what materials you will need. We have a simple to use step by step guide, Use the link below.

Get a Quote and Purchase Material

Submit your quote request to us, and we will get you an awesome deal on quality products. We should be your number one choice for fence retail purchases because we don't stop with the material. We are here for you from the start of your project to the clean up. Our fence experts are happy to share tips and guide you through any of the tough spots. We can't wait to hear from you!

Gather Your Tools

You will need the follow for your installation:

  • Torpedo level

  • Circular Saw

  • Ready Mix Concrete (est. about 1 80 lb. bag per post)

  • Post Hole Digger

  • Diggin Bar

  • Stakes

  • String

 

You can rent these tools from a local hardware store. We also recommend Golden Rentals in Dillsburg, and Blue Line Rental in Shippensburg, PA.

 

Install Your Fence

We have gathered several helpful guides to assist you in installing whichever fence style you have chosen. Use the link below.

 

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