Fence Replacement Athens, GA

What Are Signs I Need a Fence Replacement?

Noticeable indications suggesting your fence requires replacing include:

• Visible rotting, cracks, warping or termite damage
• Missing/broken pickets, loose posts and detachment from post caps
• Soil/plant overgrowth covering large sections
• Faded coloration exposing untreated surfaces
• Pools of water near foundations indicating drainage issues
• Community violations for decrepit barriers lowering neighborhood curb appeal

Catching underlying deterioration early allows affordable proactive maintenance. But delaying until entire sections collapse raises safety risks and exponentially higher restoration expenses. Consult our team to determine whether small repairs or full replacements work better.

Do I Need Permits To Replace an Existing Fence?

Fence replacements require permits if you change the original footprint. For example, permit submission is mandatory when:

• Relocating the entire fence to establish a new property line
• Altering layouts to resize yards or create sub-divisions
• Raising height beyond initial installations
• Moving gates to new locations

However, simple panel repairs using the same materials and heights may forgo permit demands. Double-check with the Athens Permitting Office to ensure adherence to local property codes. We handle all documentation submission so you avoid headaches liaising with multiple city agencies.

Should I Replace My Fence With the Same Material?

Not necessarily. Assessing your evolving needs regarding aesthetics, privacy or security can help determine better suited materials for replacing existing fences. For instance, rotting wood pickets are high-maintenance and better swapped with low-upkeep vinyl. Or contemporary metal meshes replace broken ranch-style wood effortlessly to upgrade home exterior themes.

Our team explores all material and design options matching your priorities during consultations. We ensure new installations address limitations with old fences while staying within specified budgets too.

How Long Does It Take To Install Replacement Fencing?

On average, full residential perimeter fence installation requires 2 to 3 days pending length spanning property boundaries. Extensive projects may take a week working in logical phases. Quicker small section repairs finish in 1 day.

Overall project duration depends on factors like fencing expanse, terrain challenges, weather delays and preliminary demolition/leveling needs influencing construction timelines. We consistently provide status updates to ensure you stay informed on progress and schedule reassessments for unavoidable impediments.

Should I Hire the Same Company That Originally Installed My Fence?

Ideally, yes. Original installers possess in-depth insights on existing framework structural analysis guiding compatibility assessments for new materials. They also retain property blueprint specifics easing seamless alignments to old post layouts and gate locations.

However, if previous contractors are unavailable or supply subpar installation quality or pricing, exploring reputable alternatives like Fence Company Athens brings extensive market experience too. Just supply any original layout scetches a new company may require evaluating replacement scope.

What Questions Should I Ask Contractors Before Hiring?

Important preliminary questions include:

• How long have you offered fence replacement services locally?
• Do you handle permitting/documentation submission?
• What building standards qualify your installations?
• Which materials and designs do you provide? Any limitations?
• How will you remove and dispose of current fences?
• What measures safeguard my property during installations?
• What warranty protections come with new fences?
• What maintenance guidance will you supply post-installation?
• May I have a few client references to contact?

This overview gauges contractor experience, construction practices, local code compliance and value-added services indicating extended jobsite responsibilities beyond installing fences alone.

How Can I Reduce Fence Replacement Costs?

Savvy techniques lowering project investments include:

Simplify Designs

Even if older fences had elaborate details, scaling down ornamentation lowers labor and material costs. For example, traditional lattice adds pricey intricacy better swapped for basic board-on-board privacy.

Use Same Footprint

Adjusting fence location to resize yards requires extensive resurveying and documentation. Reusing original layout avoids permitting while speeding up demolitions.

Build In Phases

Spanning projects across multiple years phases cost distribution over time. First year, replace collapsing pool borders. Next year, finish side/rear sections.