How To Make A Wooden Fence

We realize that this may seem like an odd title for a blog written by the highest-rated fence company in Kansas City. After all, with over two decades of experience building fences and nearly 2000 five-star reviews, Superior Fence & Rail definitely knows how to make a wooden fence. This blog speaks to the would-be do-it-yourselfer. The home and business owners thinking about taking on the task of building a wooden fence themselves. While we greatly admire the determination and patience it takes to forge large-scale improvements without the guidance of a professional, we also see the other side. Our team has been hired to pick up the pieces of a DIY fence project that has gone bad many times. This is why we want to cover what it takes to build a fence with complete transparency. There is no sugarcoating, just the facts.

The Elements Of Building A Wooden Fence

Step 1: Proper Planning

Properly planning for the addition of a fence is crucial. Right out of the gate, before the first piece of lumber or the first nail is set in place, you must make sure your fence follows the rules. You may be asking, what rules? First, you must learn the local guidelines and ordinances for a new fence build in your area. You must also learn if your new fence requires a permit before construction. Last but not least, if you live in a neighborhood with an HOA (Homeowner’s Association), you will need to know the process for getting your proposed new fence approved prior to construction.

To abide by any regulation, whether it is from the city or municipality level or from your HOA, you must first have a property survey. The property survey will show the legal boundaries of your property, including any right-of-way areas or setbacks that you must maintain. A copy of your property survey will likely be required when obtaining a fence permit and submitting paperwork to your HOA board. Many property owners may already have a property survey in their records from when the property was purchased/or home built. If you do not have one. You will need to contact a survey firm and have one completed.

The proposed placement area for your new fence will have to be measured and mapped out to show exactly where you intend to place the fence. Always keep in mind that each of these important elements will incur a fee. Also, failing to take care of “all of the above” before starting your build could result in stiff fines, and in some cases, you may be asked to take your fence down until all applicable guidelines are met.

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Next Steps To Building A Wood Fence

Step 2: Material Procurement And Estimated Timeline

Now that you have had your property survey completed, mapped out your fence placement, completed all necessary permitting and put together your proposed fence paperwork for review. Once all these items are completed, the next step is to secure materials and begin the build. Are you exhausted yet?

What type of wood do you intend to use for your new fence? Do you have an accurate “take off” list of all the materials you need? Are you getting help? Do you have an idea of the timeframe your build will take until completion? All of these are crucial questions will need to be answered. Also, keep in mind that choosing the wrong wood or inferior quality wood may lead to the premature degradation and rot of your fence. Not knowing a general timeline for your project is also key, as some municipalities and HOAs put a time limit on getting the project done. If your fence is not completed within that time, you may need to start all over again from square one.

Building The Fence

Step 3: Realization Of Construction

This is the place where many do-it-yourselfers fail to plan properly. You have completed steps 1-2, your approved documents are in hand, and you have purchased all the wood fencing and materials needed to complete the build, but how about the tools? In order to properly construct your fence, you will need more than just a hammer and nails. Do you intend to rent the necessary tools or purchase them new?

At this point, many DIYers realize the costs they have incurred when deciding to “make a wooden fence” themselves. From the exorbitant time spent in the planning stages to purchasing the fencing materials and investing further in costly power tools that will likely be used once. Many home and business owners throw up their hands and reach out to a professional for help.

The Smartest Way To Make A Wood Fence

Do you find yourself saying, “I should have just hired a professional to build my fence?” If so, we get it. It can seem easy to build a fence yourself until you realize all the elements that go into building a wooden fence. From planning, permits, approvals, materials, and having the right tools to do the job properly, it can be quite overwhelming. This is especially true when you factor in all the time spent covering all the bases.

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Superior Fence & Rail of Kansas City is your professional wood fence builder. We handle every facet of your build from start to finish. No headaches or wasted time; we will get the ball rolling on your new fence immediately. We are well-versed in all the regulations and codes required to complete your project. Superior also prepares any paperwork needed to gain approval for the fence you want.

We use Superior pressure-treated pine lumber to build your wood fence. We chose Superior Lumber because it has an excellent warranty against termite damage and rot. This means your wood fence is guaranteed to last. Choosing your fence profile is also easy because we have a wide selection of wood fencing styles.

Finally, we build your wood fence from scratch on-site. Our team will complete your fence promptly, with no delay or downtime. We set every post in concrete, so your posts won’t shift or lean. We nail up every board one by one using hot-dipped galvanized ring shank nails that won’t rust or pull apart. This allows for a custom construction that is stronger than pre-built panels.

Come Over To Our Side Of The Fence!

At Superior Fence & Rail, we take all the necessary steps to bring your wooden fence to fruition effortlessly and professionally. Learn more about why we are the local fence company that delivers first-class customer service and quality fence products Contact us today to get started.