Name: Tazewell County Fence Co.
Address: Morton, IL, US
Telephone: (309) 642-5891
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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.

Question 16

Do you install fences in Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, and Lincoln IL?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our regular service radius covers roughly 50 miles from Morton, IL — that includes Peoria, West Peoria, Peoria Heights, Bartonville, Chillicothe, Dunlap, Metamora, Germantown Hills, Eureka, El Paso, Bloomington, Normal, Hudson, Lincoln, Havana, Canton, Pontiac, and every small town in between.

Question 17

How deep do fence posts need to be set in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Central Illinois frost line is about 42 inches. Every post we set — wood, vinyl sleeve, chain-link terminal — goes at least 36–42 inches deep and is set in concrete on structural posts (corners, ends, gate posts). Shallow-set posts are the #1 reason DIY fences heave and lean after one or two winters.

Question 18

Do I need a permit for a fence in Morton, Pekin, or East Peoria?

Accepted Answer

Most Tazewell County municipalities require a fence permit for anything over 4 ft, and some require it for any fence at all. Morton, Pekin, East Peoria, and Washington all have their own applications. We pull the permit as part of the install so you don't have to figure out setbacks, height limits, or corner sight-triangle rules.

Question 19

What's the tallest fence I can build in a residential yard?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary by town, but a common Central Illinois pattern is 4 ft in front yards and 6 ft in back/side yards. A few towns allow 8 ft on corner or through lots. HOAs sometimes cap lower than the village allows. We check both before quoting.

Question 20

Do you install fences around pools?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and pool fences have their own code (self-closing, self-latching gates, minimum 4 ft height, restricted picket spacing so a 4-inch sphere can't pass). We install aluminum, vinyl, and mesh pool fences that meet the Illinois pool code and any local overlay.

Question 21

Are your fences dog-safe and pet-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. For diggers we can add a buried apron of galvanized mesh or a concrete kickboard. For jumpers we default to 6 ft privacy or 5 ft ornamental with tight pickets. Chain-link with a bottom tension wire is the most common pet containment fence we install.

Question 22

Can I get a shadowbox or board-on-board fence?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shadowbox (alternating pickets) gives full privacy from head-on and airflow through the yard. Board-on-board overlaps pickets on the same side — full privacy with a heavier look. Both are common upgrades on wood privacy jobs in Morton, Washington, and Dunlap.

Question 23

Do you install horse fence and cattle fence?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Split rail for horse paddocks, 4-board oak or vinyl for equestrian properties, high-tensile electric for cattle, and woven wire (field fence) with barbed top strand for perimeter. We brace corners properly so gates stay square and lines stay tight.

Question 24

Do you fence in agricultural fields and pasture in Tazewell, Mason, and Woodford counties?

Accepted Answer

Regularly. Farm fencing is a big part of our work — miles of woven wire, barbed wire, and high-tensile every season across Tazewell, Mason, Woodford, and McLean counties. We clear the line, set treated H-braces, and stretch wire with real tension, not eyeballed.

Question 25

What is chain-link privacy slat and how much does it add?

Accepted Answer

Privacy slats are vinyl strips that weave through chain-link mesh to block sight lines. They add ~70–90% visual privacy without the cost of a solid privacy fence. Popular colors in our area are beige, brown, and hedge green. Add about $4–7 per linear foot installed.

Question 26

Can you add barbed wire on top of a commercial chain-link fence?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 3-strand barbed wire on 45° extension arms is standard for commercial, industrial, and agricultural chain-link. We install it in East Peoria, Pekin, Creve Coeur, and rural properties. Some municipalities restrict barbed on residential — we'll check first.

Question 27

Do you repair fences you didn't install?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Storm damage, rot, hit-by-mower panels, leaning posts, blown-off gates — bring us photos through our repair form and we'll quote the fix. Wood, vinyl, chain-link, and aluminum are all in our repair mix.

Question 28

Do you rent temporary fence for events and construction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chain-link panel rental for construction sites, event perimeters, festivals, and job sites across the Peoria and Bloomington metro. Delivery, install, and pickup included. Ask about privacy screen add-ons and pedestrian gate panels.

Question 29

Do you offer commercial fencing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — commercial chain-link, ornamental steel and aluminum, gates with cane bolts and drop rods, cantilever slide gates, and access control prep. We work with property managers, contractors, and municipal clients across the tri-county area.

Question 30

Can you match my existing fence?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes. Send photos, height, and picket style and we'll source matching material — cedar, treated pine, most vinyl profiles, and standard chain-link gauges. Weathered wood won't perfectly color-match new pickets, but they'll blend within a season of sun.

Question 31

Do you locate utility lines before digging?

Accepted Answer

Always. Every install starts with a free JULIE locate (Illinois 811). We wait the full marking period before augering post holes. Digging without a locate is illegal and dangerous — we don't skip it.

Question 32

What time of year is best to install a fence?

Accepted Answer

Fall is our favorite — dry ground, cool weather, fast scheduling. Spring is busiest and books out first. Summer is fine but hot. Winter installs work too as long as the ground isn't concrete-frozen. Book early spring in January or February to lock a good date.

Question 33

How long is a typical fence quote good for?

Accepted Answer

30 days. Lumber and steel pricing moves, so we hold the number for a month. If you accept within that window the price is locked; after 30 days we may need to re-price if material costs have shifted.

Question 34

Do you accept credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes — major cards, ACH, and check. Larger jobs often use a milestone schedule (deposit, mid-job, completion).

Question 35

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes — general liability and workers' comp on every crew. Certificate of insurance available on request, and we're happy to name property managers or GCs as additional insured for commercial jobs.

Question 36

Do you install invisible / electric dog fence?

Accepted Answer

We focus on physical fencing — wood, vinyl, chain-link, aluminum, and farm wire — because they contain reliably regardless of collar batteries or weather. If you want an underground electric dog fence, we'll refer you to a local specialist.

Question 37

Will a new fence increase my property value?

Accepted Answer

In Central Illinois, a well-built privacy or ornamental fence typically returns 50–70% of its cost at resale and helps homes sell faster in family-oriented subdivisions. Farm perimeter fence adds real value on rural acreage by defining boundaries and supporting livestock use.

Question 38

What's the difference between residential and commercial chain-link?

Accepted Answer

Residential chain-link uses 11–11.5 gauge mesh on 1-3/8" line posts. Commercial uses heavier 9-gauge mesh on 1-5/8" or 2" line posts with taller top rails and stronger tension bands. Commercial holds up to abuse, trucks backing in, and higher wind loads.

Question 39

Do you install privacy fences on sloped lots?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Two ways: 'stepped' — each panel steps down the slope in equal drops, or 'racked' — the panel itself follows the grade so top and bottom rails stay parallel to the ground. Racked looks cleaner on gentle slopes; stepped works better on steep ones. We'll show you both options.

Question 40

Can I install part of the fence myself and hire you for the rest?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some homeowners want us to set posts (the hard part) and do the picket install themselves. Others want gates and end sections built to their DIY line. We'll price whatever scope makes sense.

Question 41

How do I clean and maintain a vinyl fence?

Accepted Answer

Hose it off twice a year. For stubborn dirt, a soft brush with dish soap and water. Skip high-pressure washing — it can pit the surface. No stain, no paint, no seal.

Question 42

How often should I stain a wood privacy fence?

Accepted Answer

Every 2–4 years in Central Illinois, depending on sun exposure. South and west sides fade fastest. Use a semi-transparent oil-based stain — it penetrates instead of peeling like paint. Power-wash lightly, let dry 48 hours, then stain.

Question 43

My gate is sagging — can it be fixed without replacing?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes. Sagging gates almost always come from a leaning post, a loose hinge, or a missing anti-sag cable. We reset posts in concrete, upgrade to heavy-duty hinges, and add a diagonal cable with a turnbuckle. Full gate replacement is only needed if the frame itself has rotted.

Question 44

Do you install automatic driveway gates?

Accepted Answer

Yes — swing and slide operators, keypads, and photo-eye safety loops. We coordinate low-voltage trenching with your electrician. Common on rural driveways in Mackinaw, Metamora, and Germantown Hills.

Question 45

Can you install a fence between my house and my neighbor's?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Property-line fences require an accurate survey pin or an agreed line with your neighbor. Illinois generally treats a shared boundary fence as shared responsibility, but every situation is different — we recommend a signed neighbor agreement before we install.

Question 46

Are aluminum fences strong enough for large dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — commercial-grade aluminum with 5/8" pickets on 4" spacing holds up to any dog under about 100 lbs. For large jumpers we recommend 5 ft with a puppy-picket bottom (tighter spacing on the lower 12") so nothing squeezes through.

Question 47

What's the best fence for a corner lot?

Accepted Answer

Corner lots have double the visible frontage and usually a sight-triangle setback at the intersection. Ornamental aluminum or vinyl handles the exposure best and looks intentional from both streets. We check the local sight-triangle rule before we quote so nothing has to be cut back later.

Question 48

How wide should a fence gate be?

Accepted Answer

Walk gates: 3–4 ft. Double drive gates for mowers and trailers: 8–12 ft. Full driveway gates: 12–16 ft. Size based on your widest piece of equipment plus 12" clearance.

Question 49

Do you offer black chain-link fencing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Black vinyl-coated chain-link is one of our most popular residential styles — it visually disappears into a treeline while giving full pet containment. Standard mesh sizes and heights in stock, and Lowe's East Peoria carries matching gate and rail hardware.

Question 50

How do I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

Three easy paths: (1) use our online estimator for a ballpark, (2) fill out the quote form and we'll call to schedule an on-site measure, (3) call us directly at (309) 642-5891. On-site quotes are free within our service radius.

Fence questions, answered straight.