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Call before you dig: NJ 811 markout and surveys before a fence install

Every fence post is an excavation, and New Jersey law says the utilities get marked first. Here's how the 811 markout works, what the paint colors mean, what 811 will never mark, and when your town wants a survey.

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Types of fences
Types Of Fences

Composite fencing in NJ: cost, pros and cons vs. vinyl and wood

Composite fence panels promise the look of wood with none of the upkeep — at a price. Here's what composite actually costs per linear foot, how it behaves in New Jersey weather, and where vinyl or cedar still make more sense.

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Cost to remove and replace an old fence in New Jersey

Replacing a fence isn't the same job as installing one. Here's what removal, disposal and old concrete footings actually add to the bill — and how to tell whether the fence you have is worth repairing instead.

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HOA fence approval in New Jersey: rules, timelines and what boards actually allow

If your home is in a planned community, your association gets a say in your fence — and its approval is separate from your town's permit. Here's how the architectural review works and which fence styles usually clear it.

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Types of fences
Types Of Fences

Noise-reducing fences in NJ: what actually blocks highway sound

A fence can take real decibels off road noise — but only if it has mass, no gaps, and enough height to break the line of sight. Here's what works along Route 46, 80 and 287, and what the marketing gets wrong.

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Storm-damaged fence in NJ: what homeowners insurance covers and how to file

A nor'easter took down your fence. Here's what a New Jersey homeowners policy actually pays for, why a 15-year-old fence rarely pays out in full, and how to document the damage before you touch anything.

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Chain Link Fence

Black chain link vs galvanized: which should you install in NJ?

Black vinyl-coated chain link costs more than galvanized and looks like a different product entirely. What the coating actually does, what it costs, and the NJ towns where it isn't optional.

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Fencing solutions
Fencing Solutions

Fence repair or replace? How to decide in New Jersey

Rot, lean, storm damage or just age — a straight framework for deciding whether your fence is worth repairing, plus what the posts tell you before anything else does.

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Vinyl Fence

Vinyl fence problems: yellowing, warping and cracking in New Jersey

We install a lot of vinyl, so here's the honest version — what actually goes wrong with vinyl fences in NJ weather, what causes it, and which spec details prevent it.

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How close to the property line can you build a fence in New Jersey?

Setbacks, surveys, who owns the fence between two houses, and what happens when a fence ends up on the wrong side of the line — explained by a Wayne fence installer.

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Fence permits and height rules in New Jersey: a town-by-town guide

Do you need a permit for a fence in New Jersey, and how tall can it be? A local installer's guide to the real rules — including the ordinances in Wayne, Clifton, Hawthorne and Pompton Lakes.

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How much does a fence cost in New Jersey? A 2026 pricing guide

What really drives fence cost in New Jersey — by material, size and site — plus rough per-foot ranges and how to get an accurate number from a Wayne installer.

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