Before any digging happens, we verify your property lines and schedule utility locates. This step matters more than people often realize. Installing a fence on the wrong side of a property line can create disputes with neighbors, and hitting a buried utility line during post-hole digging can cause serious damage and delays. We handle both of these steps before work begins.

Once boundaries and utilities are confirmed, we finalize the fence layout, mark post locations, and confirm gate placement. This is also when we check local permitting requirements, since many jurisdictions in the Louisville area require a permit for fence installation, particularly for taller fences or those near a public right of way.

Installation itself starts with post setting. Posts are dug to the appropriate depth, typically below the frost line to prevent heaving during freeze-thaw cycles, and set in concrete for stability. Post spacing depends on the fence material and style. Once posts are set and the concrete has cured, we install the fence panels, rails, or chain link fabric, followed by any gates.

Gates are hung last, adjusted for proper swing and latch alignment. We test every gate before considering the job complete, since a gate that doesn't latch properly is one of the most common sources of frustration after installation.

A final walkthrough happens once everything is installed. We check for level lines, secure post caps, properly functioning gates, and clean up the work site, removing excess materials and filling in any disturbed soil.

Fence installation timelines vary based on the size of the project and the material chosen. A standard residential backyard fence often takes one to three days, while larger properties or commercial installations take longer.

If you're planning a fence installation, contact us for a free estimate. We'll walk your property, answer your questions, and give you a clear timeline before any work begins.