Best way to fence backyard
I'm looking to fence my yard this spring/summer but am running into a dilemma. I really want a fence so I can have a dog. I initially wanted to fence my yard following the green line in the plot plan below (i.e the fence will wrap around the deck), but after getting the land survey and fence quotes done, I have to re-think my plan.
1. I've been quoted anywhere from $8000 - $14000 to install 6ft PVC fence following the green line ( I live in Massachusetts). This is way beyond what I'm comfortable paying.
2. The previous owner most likely built the deck without doing a land survey, because my deck is now only about 2 feet or so from the property corner, so it's just weird to have a 6ft-fence running that close to the deck. I won't even be able to pass through.
Because of these reasons, I'm thinking about just fencing the red area, with possibility of extending it a bit closer to the north end of my property.. This means that the fenced are will be completely separate from the house... Will this look weird? Any other suggestion is appreciated.
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Comments (12)We used these http://www.lowes.com/pd_254097-80032-504018_4294753320__?productId=3457864&Ns=p_product_avg_rating:1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_avg_rating%7C1&facetInfo= It looks nice and does the job. Our purpose was to keep our yorkiepoo from running off after squirrels and dogs, whatever. We can let her out to do her business and feel safe. It also keeps other dogs OUT. It's not really high, so a dog bent on getting her could probably jump,it but we don't leave her unattended. The fence is installed with spikes that you pound into the ground, then there are poles that lock the panels together by sliding though holes at the top and bottom and into the spike. Easily removable. Its nice that it is see through, so it doesnt break up the sightlines. We didn't want to spend what a true fence costs, didn't want to get permits, and wanted to be able to remove or reconfigure if needed. It could even be taken down and taken with us if we move! Here is a link that might be useful: Easy fence at lowes or maybe HD to...See MoreNeed design help! Backyard patio - retaining wall - fence
Comments (3)Thanks Dave! How did you design that?...See Moresuedonim75
5 years agoYou could always put in a fence like I’ve done in blue. Dog can be let out back door and has access to fenced in yard off deck steps. But not 6ft privacy fencing, that would look odd.
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5 years agoSorry for the confusion! I took some photos to show you what i mean. I forgot to say that I have 2 decks.. The lower one was added on by the previous owner, so I can’t simply fence the area under the top deck.
I want to get a lab or golden retriever. Initially I wanted a 6ft privacy fence so I can do some gardening and entertain, but perhaps the 2 decks are plenty for people to mingle. My yard also goes down hill so it probably wouldnt look good with 6ft fence.
ImVC
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago@Patricia, I posted some pictures of the deck a few comments back. Here's a few more. Thanks so much for your feedback!
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI would do a black fence, following green line from sides of house to a little bit back from short side of red line (where I would put a gate to access the rest of your property).
Install at least a 6’ so the dog can’t jump over it. Folks down the street did the black metal fence for their white lab, and it looks great…you are hardly aware there is a fence at all because of the color.
I don’t know where in MA you live (I am on the Cape), and coyotes are a huge problem. Besides keeping your pup in you want to keep the coyote out.
We finally settled on an electric underground “fence” because our yard is big. Even so, when he is outside, one of us is always with him. It only took a few days for him to understand where the boundaries are, but again, the fence will keep him in bounds but won’t keep the coyote out. I walk with mace in my pocket, that’s how bad it is getting.
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