Fence Etiquette Tips You Should Know near Nicholasville, KY
We’re all familiar with wedding etiquette and etiquette necessary when you’re a guest in someone’s home, but do you know about fence etiquette? The team at Myers Fencing has some essential etiquette tips to follow when having a fence installed to keep your relationship with your neighbors as solid as your new fence.
Triple Check Your Property Line
A new fence can quickly add beauty, security, and value to your property. Unfortunately, a big reason of disputes among neighbors can be at the property line. Where you place a fence can annoy your neighbors, which makes life awkward for everyone.
You may feel confident about where your property ends and your neighbor’s begins, but we urge you not to rely solely on your memory. It’s easy for our knowledge of our property lines to blur a bit, especially if you’ve lived in your home for many years. This is even more true if there was an existing fence when you purchased your home that has since been removed. Refer to the plan you received when you bought the house when possible. If you don’t have access to that, your local county recorder or property assessor has the information on file and will gladly share it.
Notify Your Neighbors
A professional fence installation requires an experienced team of installers from Myers Fencing to get the job done right. While not required, it’s a courteous gesture to give your neighbors a heads up before the onset of work. This is especially true if the process may interfere with their daily schedule and activities.
Maintain the Investment
Nobody likes to see an eyesore when they walk out their front door. A poorly maintained fence could also violate any HOA policies depending on where you live. The amount of upkeep required will vary based on what type of material you use and may involve staining or painting and making minor repairs. Keeping your fence in good condition will make your neighborhood a little brighter and save you the hassle of prematurely replacing a poorly maintained fence.
Who Gets the Facing Side?
You may think that since you’re paying for the fence, the most-finished side should face your property, and while you can certainly do that, it’s not recommended. Not only is it courteous to your neighbors to have the more attractive side facing their property, but your fence would also appear backward if the outside of the fence were facing inside your property.
Go with the Pros
You should always leave the installation of a new fence in the hands of experienced professionals. This tip isn’t one of etiquette, but it’s still essential! Putting a fence on your property is never a wise DIY project. At best, you’ll have a wonky-looking fence. At worst, you’ll have to remove it and have it reinstalled, hopefully by professionals this time! We have been the area’s premier fencing company for more than two decades and take pride in our quality work.
Contact Us
You can depend on Myers Fencing for your commercial, residential, and temporary fencing needs. Contact us today to request a quote. We are easily reached through our website or by phone at (859) 887-3548. We are located in Nicholasville, KY, and are happy to serve the areas of Lexington, Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Louisville, and Richmond, KY.