Question 1

How much does a backyard fence cost in Tazewell County?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on material, length, terrain, and gates. For a typical 150-ft three-sided suburban backyard in Morton, Pekin, Washington, or East Peoria, expect: Chain-link: $2,250–$4,200 installed; Wood privacy (cedar or treated pine): $4,200–$6,750 installed; Vinyl privacy: $5,700–$9,750 installed; Aluminum ornamental: $6,750–$11,250 installed.

Question 2

How long does a fence install take?

Accepted Answer

Most residential backyard fences are installed in 1–3 working days once materials are on site. Larger jobs, farm fencing, and projects with heavy tear-out can run longer. We give a real schedule with your quote — not a guess.

Question 3

What type of fence lasts the longest?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum ornamental and vinyl both hold up the longest in Central Illinois weather, often 25–30+ years with no refinishing. Wood lasts 15–20 years with periodic stain. Chain-link runs 20–30 years. Farm-grade woven and high-tensile wire on treated posts can go 20+ years.

Question 4

Do you handle fence permits in Morton, Pekin, Washington, and East Peoria?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most Tazewell County municipalities require a simple fence permit. We pull it for you, handle the setback and height requirements, and make sure HOA rules are met before the first post goes in.

Question 5

Do you remove old fences before installing a new one?

Accepted Answer

Yes — tear-out and haul-off are part of our normal service. We pull the old posts, cap any disturbed ground, and leave the yard clean. Removal is priced separately so you see exactly what you're paying for.

Question 6

Wood vs. vinyl — which is better?

Accepted Answer

Wood is warmer-looking and cheaper up front; you'll stain it every 2–4 years and may swap a board here and there over its life. Vinyl is more expensive up front but is hose-it-off maintenance and holds its color through 25+ Illinois winters. If you want set-and-forget, go vinyl. If you like the natural look and a lower entry price, go wood.

Question 7

How do I choose the right fence for my yard?

Accepted Answer

Start with the job the fence has to do — privacy, containment, curb appeal, or pet safety. Then layer on maintenance tolerance and budget. Our compare tool sorts the six common fence types by exactly those priorities, and our estimator gives a ballpark before you ever talk to us.

Question 8

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

We can connect homeowners with third-party financing options for larger projects. Mention it during the quote and we'll send you details for your project size.

Question 9

What areas do you service?

Accepted Answer

Tazewell County is our home base — Morton, Pekin, Tremont, East Peoria, Washington, plus all of rural Tazewell. We also install across Peoria, Woodford, McLean, Logan, and Mason counties.

Question 10

How does your price estimator work?

Accepted Answer

Plug in your fence type, approximate length, and gate count. The estimator uses our actual installed price ranges for Tazewell County and gives you a low/high ballpark in seconds. It's a ballpark, not a quote — final pricing always comes after an on-site measure.

Question 11

Can you install fence in the winter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We install year-round in Central Illinois. Frozen ground slows post-hole digging, so winter jobs sometimes take an extra day, but the work itself is just as solid. We always set posts below the 42-inch frost line so freeze-thaw won't heave them.

Question 12

Do you work with HOA and subdivision rules?

Accepted Answer

Constantly. Devonshire and Lakewood in Washington, Westwood in Morton, and most newer Pekin subdivisions all have height, color, and setback rules. We've installed in nearly all of them and will check requirements before we quote.

Question 13

What kind of warranty do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We back our installation workmanship, and we pass through the manufacturer warranty on vinyl, aluminum, and chain-link materials (often 20+ years). Wood is warrantied against install defects — natural weathering of the wood itself is normal.

Question 14

Do you require a deposit?

Accepted Answer

A standard deposit is collected to lock in your install date and order materials. The balance is due on completion, after you walk the finished fence with us. We're happy to put the schedule in writing.

Question 15

How far out are you booking?

Accepted Answer

Lead times shift with the season — spring and early summer are our busiest months. We typically get residential installs scheduled within 2–4 weeks of quote acceptance. Call early if you have a deadline.

Fence questions, answered straight.