Planning your fence installation for the late fall and winter is actually encouraged by fencing contractors. As long as the ground isn’t frozen solid, the installation process is not difficult for a professional, and it’s easier to schedule during those months when business tends to slow down.
There are several advantages to installing a fence during the winter months, but you will probably want to hire a professional. DIYers are best off tackling fence installation when the ground is softer and the temperatures a bit warmer. Professional builders will use heavy duty equipment, such as a jack hammer or auger, to dig the post holes. Also, additives are sometimes needed to keep concrete from setting up too quickly or freezing.
Why build your fence in the winter?
- Fencing contractors sometimes offer discounted rates or free upgrades as an incentive to schedule and keep their workers busy during their slow time.
- With your grass dormant and the ground hard, your lawn will sustain less damage from the installation work.
- Shrubs and other landscaping can be safely moved during cold months to avoid damage during installation.
- Work can be completed more quickly when contractors have fewer other commitments.
- Your fence is complete and your yard ready for spring planting and warm weather gatherings as soon as the weather breaks.
Fencing contractors can move quickly on your winter fencing project, sending more workers to your job, and even securing permits in a more timely fashion from city offices that tend to be less busy in the fall and winter. Generally, the only obstacles to a winter installation are if the temperature falls below 25 degrees and if there is a lot of snow on the ground.
If you are planning a new fence for your yard, don’t wait until spring. Call Fence Enterprises today for details on how you can get your fence installed this fall or winter. For more information, click here.