A fence built from pressure treated lumber southern yellow pine costs anywhere from $2,700 for ~96 linear feet and a gate to $6,800 for ~260 linear feet and a gate. An example of 96' of fencing could be fencing two sides of your yard to meet up with your neighbors existing fence, whereas 260' of fencing is a usually fencing a 1/2 acre sized lot.

Most 1/4 acre lots are $4,475-$5650 depending on the size of the backyard and the number of gates required.

An exact, no obligation, quote can be scheduled by completing the form linked below:

Use contact form linked here and contained below and you will be contacted by your preferred means to schedule a free in person & no obligation quote.

I'll meet with you at the scheduled time to determine the style of fence that will best suit your needs and budget. Once a style is decided and the quoted project agreed to, a 50% deposit is collected to facilitate the materials purchase and the job is placed onto the calendar in the next available spot. Most fences take 3-4 working days to build. One day is typically added if an existing fence needs removed.

Once the fence is finished, I offer to review the fence with the client, collect the remaining balance, and discuss whether the client would like to schedule a stain & sealer application to redeem the 20% off offering associated with their new fence.

Southern Yellow Pine pickets with a Cedar or Oak stain is an excellent way to create a durable and aesthetically pleasing fence in a cost effective way. Good Southern Yellow Pine is resinous, strong, and very rot resistant. These qualities paired with the UV and moisture protection provided by the stain & sealer make a fence that will look great and last for decades with regular maintenance.

By working as the single owner/employee of the business, and exclusively with the creation and maintenance of wood products, I am able to minimize the costs passed onto the client.

Working alone minimizes the total number of jobs the business needs to complete each year. I've found I'm efficient enough at building a fence without heavy equipment that even though my total labor hours are higher than a well practiced crew using heavy equipment, I can still offer a lower price because of the reduction in overhead costs gained by needing fewer jobs per year, narrowing my product offerings, and by offering complementary services.

My hope is that this business structure will encourage people to access fence construction and maintenance who previously believed it to be too cumbersome or expensive.

Wood sealer & stain compensate for the conditions the fence is required to weather. Wood lasts hundreds of years if totally submerged in water or kept totally dry and protected from insects, but fences are required to withstand the elements. Exposure to moisture and oxygen causes wood to oxidize and degrade. Sealer protects from moisture. UV damage leads to gray and brittle pickets. The stain provides protection from UV damage.

The stain & sealer used by Acumen Fencing has been selected to minimize the prep time required for future applications. This gives the fence the best chance at being maintained over its lifespan because it reduces the labor of the maintenance-- which translates to comfort if you're doing it yourself and money that stays in your pocket if you hire someone.

This will depend on the product used and the conditions specific to your home. Products used by Acumen Fencing in high exposure areas may need stain applied every 3 years whereas a dry and sun protected fence may only need stained every 5 years based on statements from the manufacturer.

To tell if your fence needs a refreshed application observe whether the color has faded and if water beads on the surface instead of absorbing into the wood. If water is absorbed into the wood and the color faded, a new coat of sealer & stain will enhance the longevity of your fence.

If the fence is still structurally sound and any potential repairs are relatively concentrated, it's absolutely worth pursuing a restoration of your fence. Grey and weathered pickets can be chemically brightened, stained, and sealed to improve the longevity of the structure with dramatic effects on appearance for a fraction of the cost of a new fence.

If the grey look is desired, clear sealer can be applied to realize the longevity benefits and retain the weathered appearance.

You'll have a single point of contact throughout the entire process. This aids in communication, ensures you have a knowledgeable professional available to answer your questions at all stages of the process, and it ensures that the knowledgeable professional you hired is the same one that actually installs your fence.