Fences

New vinyl privacy fence with white posts and tan panels along a yard beside a house, with bare soil and stone in front

Fence Installation in North Jersey

Eagle 1 Construction installs fences across North Jersey. The fences on this page are vinyl privacy fences from our own jobs: new fence lines, corners, gates, lattice tops and fences that meet patios and retaining walls. A good fence is more than panels between posts, and the sections below explain the parts that make the difference.

Vinyl privacy fencesPosts and panelsGatesCornersLattice topsFences beside patiosFences along retaining walls
On this page
  1. A fence job, step by step
  2. Why professional fence installation matters
  3. Before you build: property line, rules and permits
  4. Vinyl privacy fences
  5. Posts and footings
  6. Lattice tops and fence styles
  7. Gates
  8. Uneven ground and steps
  9. Fences beside patios, walls and the house
  10. Replacing an old fence
  11. Fence materials: what to ask about
  12. Looking after a vinyl fence
  13. Repair or replace?
  14. Questions about fences
01

A fence job, step by step

A fence installation starts with the property line and layout, then moves through post locations, footings, panels, gates and the transitions at corners, patios and retaining walls.

New vinyl privacy fence with white posts and tan panels along a yard beside a house, with bare soil and stone in front
New vinyl privacy fence with white posts and tan panels
02

Why professional fence installation matters

A fence needs straight runs, stable posts, consistent spacing and gates that remain usable. The site and the property line matter as much as the panels.

03

Before you build: property line, rules and permits

Confirm the property line and ask the local construction office about setbacks, height limits, corner visibility and permit requirements before work begins.

04

Vinyl privacy fences

Vinyl privacy fencing creates a continuous enclosure with posts, rails and panels. It can be all white or combine white posts and rails with tan panels.

White posts and tan panels of a new vinyl fence at a yard corner, with bare soil in front and a blue shed behind
Vinyl fence corner with tan panels
05

Posts and footings

Posts carry the fence, so their depth, alignment and concrete footing determine how the run behaves over time.

06

Lattice tops and fence styles

A lattice top changes the look and the amount of openness above a privacy panel. The style should continue cleanly through corners and gates.

White vinyl fence with a lattice top around a lawn edged by a stone retaining wall and a gray paver patio
White vinyl lattice fence beside a patio
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Gates

Gates need their own posts, hardware and clear swing. A good layout accounts for the path, the house and the surface beneath the gate.

White vinyl gate with black hardware beside a chain-link gate, next to a house wall with a downspout
White vinyl gate with black hardware
08

Uneven ground and steps

Fences on slopes can step, follow the grade or combine approaches. The bottom edge should remain intentional along the full run.

09

Fences beside patios, walls and the house

Where a fence meets a patio, retaining wall or house, the final panel and post need a clean termination.

White vinyl fence behind a paver patio, with an air conditioner unit standing in front of it
White vinyl fence behind a paver patio
10

Replacing an old fence

Replacement means removing the old line, checking the layout and installing the new posts and panels rather than simply covering a failing fence.

11

Fence materials: what to ask about

Ask about the material, post construction, gate hardware, footing depth, property line and how repairs can be made later.

12

Looking after a vinyl fence

Rinse dirt from the panels, keep soil and planting from pressing against the fence and check gates and hardware after winter.

13

Repair or replace?

A repair may solve one damaged panel or gate. Replacement is usually more practical when posts lean, the line is failing or the layout no longer works.

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Questions about fences

We install vinyl privacy fences, gates and lattice-top sections everywhere in North Jersey. These are the questions homeowners ask us most before a fence project.

Do I need a permit for a fence in New Jersey?

Rules vary by town. Call your town's zoning or construction office before the work starts and tell us your town when you request an estimate.

How tall can my fence be?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

How do I know where my property line is?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

How long does a fence installation take?

It depends on the size, access, weather and site conditions. Your estimate should explain the schedule for your home.

What kinds of fence do you install?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Do you install gates?

Yes. The work is planned around the existing exterior so the new installation fits the house and the surrounding details.

Will you remove my old fence?

Tell us what is there when you request an estimate and ask that removal and disposal are listed in the estimate.

How deep do the posts go?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Can a vinyl fence be installed in winter?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Will a vinyl fence crack in cold weather?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Can a fence follow sloping ground?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Can you build a fence next to a patio or a retaining wall?

Often, yes. The answer depends on the existing wall, grade, layout and materials; we review those conditions before work begins.

Do pools need a different fence?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Do I need to call before digging?

The right answer depends on the existing exterior, the site and the product. We review those conditions before work begins and explain the options in the estimate.

Does your work come with a warranty?

Our warranty covers our workmanship. Products also carry a separate manufacturer warranty; ask for both in your estimate.

Do you work in my town?

We work everywhere in North Jersey, including Passaic, Essex, Bergen, Morris, Hudson, Union, Sussex and Warren counties. Tell us your town when you request an estimate.

How do I request an estimate?

Use the Request an estimate button or call 973-935-6329. Tell us your town, what you have and what you are seeing. Photos help.

Do not see your question? Call 973-935-6329 or request an estimate and ask us.

Ready to plan your fences project?

Send us a photo, your town and a rough idea of the size and we will tell you what we would do.

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