A fenced in yard can certainly help keep your pets in and strangers out. In case you are considering purchasing fencing, start here.
Adding fencing? Know These 6 Tips Before You Begin
1. Research before you buy
Your HOA or neighborhood organization may have specific regulations about fence height, materials, colors and even the specific distance between fence slats. Make sure you are aware of the rules prior to getting started. Also check with your local municipality and utility company to find out about any buried cables and lines or required easements.
2. Consult the professionals
Fencing your property may impact your home’s appeal differently depending on your community, your home and also your property. Talk to a real estate agent or an appraiser who knows your local market to help choose materials and where best to place your fence.
3. Chat with your neighbors
Remember, they have to look at your fence too. Consider letting the neighbors whose property borders yours know that you are considering constructing a fence. Also, avoid future disputes by making sure you’re all in complete agreement about property lines before putting in the very first post.
4. Match your house
Choose a fence that goes with the architectural style of your property. For example, you probably wouldn’t like to build a burly stockade fence around your quaint Victorian, or even a rustic post and rail fence around your spiffy modern home.
5. Understand upkeep
If you’re considering a wooden fence, keep in mind maintenance required for the kind of wood you select. Some types require more frequent sealing and staining to help keep them looking good longer.
6. Consider living fences
Strategically planted trees and shrubs, like fast-growing cypress and pine, can become beautiful fences that provide privacy and double as attractive landscaping. An additional benefit? That added landscaping might actually increase the value of your property.
Having dreams about a home with a white picket fence? Start your journey by talking to a highly skilled REALTOR(R) like Nick & Cindy Davis. We have assisted hundreds of families find the perfect home here in the Tampa Bay and Surrounding Areas.We can always be reached at 813-300-7116 or you can simply click here and we can get started working for you.
