There are several things to do before putting in a chain link fence on a property. People put these fences in for various reasons, including that they can help enhance the security of small children and family pets, which is a good thing. They also can act as real boundary lines between co-located tracts of land. Remember to take a few simple steps, though, before installation.

Before beginning installation, though, keep in mind that most municipalities will require zoning or building permits. Some towns, for example, want fencing only of a certain height or type, so check with the local building department before beginning work.

Also, make sure the fence line is sited on the proper surveying boundary, if it’s going to be acting as a property boundary. When in doubt, check with the local zoning board.

Second, make sure the length of the fence has been measured accurately, in linear feet – usually. This is the way in which most fencing is priced, so it’s important to know exactly how much is needed before spending any money. After all, who wants to spend more than they need to? Also, if the fence line has been properly paced, a good idea on gate placement can be gained.

The thing to do above all else, though — before even thinking about digging — is to contact local utilities about the presence of any lines buried in the ground near where the fence is going to be put down.

This is mandated by law in many localities these days, for the safety of everybody. In most cases, there’s a toll-free number which can be called to ascertain the presence of any lines. Call it before starting up.

After all of the above activities have taken place, the work involved in actually laying down a fence can then proceed. Intelligent and thoughtful preplanning that has a process for dealing with issues prior to the commencement of work can help to eliminate most aggravators that might crop up, and this can’t be a bad thing. Plus, the odds of hitting a buried power line will be greatly reduced, which is an added safety benefit.

When setting your posts in the ground, make sure to go farther than 1 foot down. Also you need to use concrete so the posts stay in the ground and don’t move around.

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