Privacy and Perimeter Fencing on Evansville's East Side
The East Side of Evansville has a mix of fenced and unfenced properties, and the reasons homeowners call us for fence installation vary quite a bit. Some are tired of looking at the back of a strip mall along Washington Avenue. Others want to give their dogs a safe place to run without worrying about Green River Road traffic. And plenty of East Side homeowners simply want to define their property line and add some privacy to their backyard.
We install wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum fencing throughout the East Side, and the material we recommend depends on the property and the homeowner's goals. For privacy, nothing beats a six-foot wood fence — cedar holds up well in our climate if it's properly stained and maintained, and it looks natural in the established neighborhoods near Wesselman Park. Vinyl fencing is virtually maintenance-free and works well in the newer subdivisions off Burkhardt Road where HOAs sometimes require specific fence styles. Aluminum fencing gives a more open look and is popular for properties with pools or decorative front-yard boundaries.
Newburgh Fence Installation
Newburgh is one of our busiest areas for fence work, and it's not hard to see why. The lots tend to be larger, the homes are newer, and many properties didn't come with fencing included by the builder. If you're in a subdivision off SR-662 near Castle High School, you probably have a nice big backyard with no fence — and if you've got kids or pets, that's usually the first project you want tackled after moving in.
In the older, more established parts of Newburgh near downtown State Street, fence installation has a different feel. Properties are smaller, lot lines are tighter, and the existing fences — when there are any — are often aging wood fences that need replacement. We do a lot of fence removal and replacement in these neighborhoods, and we're careful about matching the style of the neighborhood. A six-foot board-on-board cedar fence looks right at home on one of these streets. A white vinyl privacy fence might look out of place depending on what the neighbors have.
One thing we always check in Newburgh: utility easements and HOA restrictions. Some of the subdivisions have specific rules about fence height, material, and even color. We'll help you navigate those requirements before we start building so there are no surprises after the fence is up.
Columbia Neighborhood Fencing Needs
Columbia, sitting between Morgan Avenue and Columbia Street, is a neighborhood where a lot of homes have older fences that are reaching the end of their life. Wooden fences from the 1990s and early 2000s with posts that have rotted at the ground line, panels that are sagging, and gates that won't latch properly. When we replace these fences, we use metal posts instead of wood — they won't rot, and they add significant structural life to the fence. It's a small upgrade that costs a little more upfront but saves you from dealing with the same problem in another ten years.
For Columbia homeowners on corner lots — and there are quite a few in this neighborhood — we also talk through sightline considerations. A six-foot privacy fence on a corner lot can create visibility issues for drivers, and there are sometimes city requirements about how close a tall fence can be to the intersection. We'll make sure your fence is both functional and compliant.
Fences Built for Evansville Conditions
We dig our fence post holes to the right depth — below the frost line — and we set posts in concrete, not just tamped dirt. We use galvanized or coated fasteners that won't rust and streak your fence. We make sure gates are hung properly with the right hardware so they actually stay aligned over time. These sound like basic things, but you'd be surprised how many fences we've replaced that were installed without them.
If you're on the East Side, in Newburgh, or in the Columbia area and you're thinking about a new fence, give us a call. We'll come walk the property line, talk through your options, and give you a fair estimate on quality work.