Fence Installation

Add privacy, security, and beauty to your property with professional fence installation from Monges Landscaping, serving homeowners and businesses throughout Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Brookline, Wellesley, and communities across Metro West and Worcester. A well-built fence does more than mark your property line — it defines your outdoor living space, enhances curb appeal, keeps children and pets safely contained, deters trespassers, reduces noise from busy streets, and can increase your home's value by 2-5% according to real estate industry estimates. In the densely built neighborhoods of Greater Boston, where houses are often close together, a quality fence is one of the most practical and appreciated home improvements you can make.

Choosing the right fence material is the most important decision in any fencing project, and understanding the pros, cons, and costs of each option helps you invest wisely. Here is a detailed comparison of the most popular fencing materials we install in the Boston area.

Vinyl (PVC) fencing is the leading low-maintenance alternative to wood. Modern vinyl fencing comes in a wide range of styles — from traditional white picket to tall privacy panels in white, tan, gray, and wood-grain textures. Vinyl never needs painting, staining, or sealing. It will not rot, warp, crack, or attract insects. It is virtually maintenance-free — an occasional wash with soap and water is all that is needed. Vinyl withstands Massachusetts weather extremes without degradation, though it can become brittle in extreme cold and may crack if struck by a hard object in sub-zero temperatures. Quality vinyl fencing (such as Bufftech and CertainTeed) carries a lifetime limited warranty. Vinyl costs more than wood upfront but is less expensive over its lifespan when maintenance costs are factored in.

Chain-link fencing provides the most affordable security and containment solution. It is ideal for backyards, pet enclosures, play areas, sports courts, and commercial properties where visibility is acceptable or desired. We install galvanized chain-link (standard silver finish) and vinyl-coated chain-link in black, green, and brown, which blends into the landscape more effectively. Chain-link is available in heights from 3 to 8 feet. For added privacy, we can install vinyl slats or privacy mesh in the chain-link fabric. Chain-link fencing is extremely durable and virtually maintenance-free, with a lifespan of 20+ years.

Post installation is the foundation of a durable fence. We dig post holes to a depth of at least 36 inches (below the local frost line in Massachusetts, which is 48 inches) using power augers. Each post is set plumb in a concrete footing and braced until the concrete cures (typically 24-48 hours). For wood fences, we set posts in concrete with the top of the concrete crowned above grade to shed water away from the post base — the point most vulnerable to rot. Corner posts, gate posts, and end posts receive extra-large footings for added stability. Once posts are set and cured, we install rails, panels, pickets, or fabric according to the fence style. Every section is checked for level, plumb, and consistent height.

Gates require special attention because they endure the most stress of any fence component — repeated opening and closing, wind loads, and the weight of the gate itself pulling on the hinges. We build custom gates with extra reinforcement, quality hinges (stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized), self-closing mechanisms where required (pool code compliance), and lockable latches. For wide driveway gates, we install double-swing or sliding gate systems with heavy-duty posts and hardware.