Trusted Fencing Contractor in Oakland County, Michigan

The cost of installing fencing in Oakland County can vary depending on the type of fence being installed and the size of the fence, and the cost range is from $15 per linear foot to $50 per linear foot. Aluminum and custom vinyl fences are higher in cost, but wood fencing is on the lower end. Also, labor costs vary depending on unevenness in the terrain, tree roots or other geo-materials in the ground. There is, however, no such thing as a duplicate home – the most exact method to get your number is a complimentary on-site estimate.

Typically, most Oakland County residential fencing projects take one or two days to complete (depending on fence type). Projects planned to be larger in size, custom designed, or with the need to obtain permit approvals can take longer. With your approved permit and materials in hand, our crew can work efficiently on completing the job within 1 to 2 weeks after your time has been confirmed.

Yes – most cities and villages in Oakland County do have a fenced perm before they can start installing the fence. Each city has specific application requirements, setbacks, and height limits. Some of the cities (Troy, Novi, Birmingham, Rochester Hills) have different applications, setbacks, and height restrictions. Permit coordination is done here, and you stay compliant without all of the hassle.

Seek out a licensed and insured Michigan fencing company that has a track record in the region – not one that’s part of a national franchise that has other, less trustworthy crews. Request a written quote, review Oakland County homeowner ratings and verify the contractor’s knowledge of local frost depth needs and city permit procedures. A good contractor will look at your home before he estimates any costs, he will never simply call and guess the prices!

The extreme frost/changing thaw cycle, wet springs and lots of snow in winter require materials that last. The most suitable alternative to Oakland County properties would be:

• Vinyl – Will not rot, warp or need to be repainted. Stores exceptionally well all year round
• Aluminum – Rust-proof and requires little maintenance. Ideal for decorative and pool enclosure fencing
• Pressure-treated wood – Low cost and good looking when cared for properly. Must be a ground contact product that meets Michigan conditions
• Chain link – Very strong in all weather.- Ideal for utility, security and for caging pets

We can assist every Oakland County homeowner to match material to goals and budget, as well as property conditions.

Yes. UnderGround Fence Michigan is a qualified, licensed, and insured company that can install or repair fences to your residence anywhere in the county of Oakland and southeastern Michigan. We have in place general liability insurance as well as all of the applicable Michigan contractor licensing requirements. Proof of insurance documents will be supplied prior to any work before you request them: we will gladly do so.

In general, if there is no damage to the structure, repair it; if there is damage to the foundation, replace it. Repair will solve problems such as a few broken boards, a single leaning post, a sagging gate or even the presence of surface rot in a few panels. Full replacement is usually more effective if posts are rotting at the base from a number of locations, if there is a significant amount of frost heave damage around the fence or if the material is at end of life. We’ll tell you straight away – we won’t recommend replacement when repair is the better choice

Absolutely. Not only do we offer partial fence repair throughout Oakland County, but you do not need to replace the entire fence to repair one problem area. Posts, boards, rails and panels are replaced on an individual basis as are individual gate hardware items. Targeted repair efforts are usually the best structural solution and cost option if the fence has good structure in all areas except one.

In Oakland County, the most common cause is frost heave, which happens during cold weather and is caused by water in the soil freezing and lifting the fence posts. Posts that weren’t set deep enough (below the 42-48 inch frost line) are especially vulnerable. Other factors are: erosion of soil, tree roots and road traffic. We re-set leaning or heaved posts at the right depth so that this problem will not present itself again next fall/winter.

Yes. In many of the communities in Oakland County, including Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy and West Bloomfield, we are frequently asked to install custom fences that comply with the homeowners association. Before we design anything, we check your HOA’s fence ordinance and confirm any fence materials, colors, height limits etc. that you have approved and put in place, and then we have to submit some documentation to your HOA to ensure that they approve of your new fence. We have helped dozens of Oakland County HOAs to get their project approved without a darn thing about to go wrong.