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how long does it take to replace the wood privacy fence that was blown down from the storm? how do I calculate the cost? yesterday we had people take down the remianing panels, should we have left them and just replaced the broken ones? do we need to dig up the cement where the old posts were to be able to replace the support posts?
Replacing a fence usually takes one depending on the total feet to be replaced. Our crews can install 150 feet a day. The cost depends on the type of fence you choose i.e. height, type and such.
Taking the fence down and having it removed saves you money. The cost of paying to have the installers take down and haul off your fence can cost between $3-$5 again, depending on the type of fence being removed.
Replacing just the broken panels can sometimes be problematic. After the hurricane, with 70-100 mph winds buffeting fences and braking panels and posts it was hard to decided what really needed replacine. Because post are buried 2 to 3 feet in the ground it is hard to determine if the posts were compromise (cracked or broken) under ground. We recommend that you replace the entire damaged fence so that you will know that your not building it with damaged materials.
When we replace a fence we give customers a choice of how to deal with most of their posts. Corner post however must be removed as that aspect of your fence line is set. You can decided wheither to either remove the other posts or or not. We often cut the other existing posts at the ground and pound them into the ground with a sledge hammer then set the new post right next to these along the property line. This will save you money in labor.
Most fence companies will have someone come out and give you a free quote. Our office can give you a ballpark figure based on a linear foot if you know the typy you want installed over the phone. When making a decision be sure to check for quality materials, warranties and reputations.
Hope this answers your questions and let me know if you have any others. Hope you will help spread the word that this forum is available.