Split Rail Fence

Name: Leading Edge Fence & Gates
Address: 3040 Old County Rd,, Newark, DE, 19702, US
Telephone: (302) 892-2575
Price range: NA

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Split Rail Fence Installation in Delaware

Many Delaware residents choose to install a split rail fence to enhance their homes. This type of fence is becoming more popular for its affordable cost and open design. Sometimes built using wire mesh, this fence is transparent, giving any property a more open feel.

No matter what type of fence you want to install, you’ll want to have an expert team on your side. At Leading Edge Fence & Gates, we have over 20 years of experience helping homeowners. Among our many services, we offer split rail fence installation for many properties, including:

We handle many different types of fences and will work with you to find the most affordable split rail fence cost.

Why Choose a Split Rail Fence

There are a couple of reasons why Newark, DE, residents choose split rail fence.

A Rustic Look

A split rail fence offers a traditional, rustic look that can complement any kind of landscape. While this fencing is ideal for country homes and farms, even suburbs can benefit from this rustic look.
You can also choose between different types of wood for your fencing. People choose from two main options: Western Red Cedar fence or Yellow Pine. Our team at Leading Edge Fence & Gates can also help you decide what look and the material will best match your property..

Versatility

Split rail fence installation also boasts versatility and utility. While many homeowners choose this option for its rustic look and affordability, this type of fence is also perfect for animal owners. If you’re a farmer with lots of livestock that you need to prevent roaming around, split rail fence installation is an excellent choice.

Stockade

For homeowners that love their privacy, stockade is another great choice. This fencing style features close boards that will reduce overall visibility. Our team can build stockades of various heights depending on your requirements.

Cost-Effective

You don’t need a lot of material to build this type of fence. Most builders can build split rail fences by using vertical wood posts linked to horizontal fence rails and some wire mesh if needed.
Since the material is affordable and easy to transport, consumers find that the total split rail fence cost is far less than other materials. As a result, many property owners choose split rail fences for economic reasons and large-scale projects.

Make Your Split Rail Fence Your Own

At Leading Edge Fence & Gates, we believe in offering an installation process as comprehensive as it is transparent. You can benefit from a free consultation where our team will discuss different options and rates for your split rail fence.
Along with customized projects, we offer three central rail fence heights:

We treat every pressured material for optimal protection, whether cedar or yellow pine. We insert your rails into the ground within your new fence posts; so that their weight is able to hold them together

A typical split rail fence typically comes with green, black, white, or galvanized wire mesh. Many homeowners opt for either 1”x2” or 2”x4” openings in their wires. A split rail gate can also be made using the same supplies to build a split rail fence.

Split Rail Fence Are Repair Friendly

Installing a split rail fence is a popular choice because you can quickly repair or replace whole board sections. In addition, our team can resolve various issues like damages from storms, natural wear and tear, and accidents.

Maintaining Your Split Rail Fence

Unfortunately, split rail fence can start to degrade over time, meaning there are some preventative measures you’ll need to take to keep it in good shape.

Cleaning Split Rail Fences

Many homeowners prefer cleaning their split rail fence with a pressure washer. It is recommended to set your pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to make sure the protective sealant doesn’t get removed. There are also specially designed wood soaps that can be used to clean the wooden fences.

Sealing, Painting, and Staining

Wood can also degrade from sunlight and rain, but homeowners can avoid these problems by sealing, painting, and staining their split rail fences.

Sealing: Be sure to seal your fence at least once a year to protect it from the weather, everyday wear-and-tear, and changing temperatures.
Painting: Before painting your fence, you’ll want to use an alkyd oil-based primer to prime its surface. On future coats, you can use acrylic latex paint. Make sure your fence is dry before you start painting.
Staining: Staining your fence is an excellent way to add diversity to its color and texture. Like painting, you’ll want to wait until your fence is dry.

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Are you a Delaware resident wanting to learn more about split rail fence installation? Our team can help you pick from various design choices perfect for your home or commercial property.

For a comprehensive split rail fence service, call Leading Edge Fence & Gates today at (302) 892-2575

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Leading Edge Fence & Gates

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Cody Barnett

15:03 10 Jun 24

I can not recommend this fencing company enough! We forgot to leave a review after they installed our beautiful fence and this past weekend someone hit our fence. These guys were out here the first business day already replacing our fence where it was damaged. Always professional and super understanding with our situation and timely initial install.

Harry@gmail.com Ann Marie Harry

23:39 03 Jun 24

Love my new fence! And very reasonable price. Highly recommend!

Linda L

21:03 25 Apr 24

After extensive research that included reading a plethora of reviews, analyzing every detail in countless photos, speaking to owners/reps of multiple companies, we decided Leading Edge Fence & Gates was going to be our pick for a few reasons.Customer Relations - The team was very communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. Our HOA wasn't an easy feat with updated plans, photos, etc. but Leading Edge was very patient and ensured we had all the changes necessary. Wes and Randy were extremely easy to work with as we did a walk around and discussed options. Sure, people have slip ups because they're human, but would I take the time to leave a 1 star review? No, it's been over a month and I am now having time to write this raving review so for others to take the time to leave a cruddy one, ya'll need to find a hobby.Work Ethics - These guys were out here for two days in the smoldering heat laboring away rarely taking breaks. Haley who works in the office was on top of it as well. She sent over the documents in a timely fashion and assisted with payment as I made it complicated for her via phone; yet, she continued to express her kind and patient manners.Quality - So far so good. I'm a bit OCD so if there is a slight misalignment, you're darn right I will point it out immediately. That is exactly what I did and it was addressed promptly so I truly appreciate the attention to detail. Overall, they must have done a fantastic job because I've seen quite a few people outside my yard taking photos and I sure as heck know there isn't anything else worth taking pictures of outside my house.

Robert Bowers

18:49 25 Apr 24

Quality work was done as promised at a fair price. They stayed in contact the whole time, and the crew was a pleasure to work with!

Brian Sim

02:10 20 Apr 24

Really appreciated the work that Wes and Randy did installing our privacy vinyl fence. Schedule-wise there were a couple unexpected delays, but eventually we were able to get everything squared away (thanks to Hayley for helping coordinate). Once they were out, they did the job quickly and efficiently, completing everything over a few days.One of the cool things is they apparently are the only fence company out here that installs the privacy fences by driving in posts vs. digging holes and pouring concrete. So the installation was really clean and the final result is very solid and sturdy. Along the way, they were patient and happy to answer all the random questions I had, and were a real pleasure to work with. Thank you!

Candice Santoro

20:20 21 Mar 24

Fantastic experience with Leading Edge! I loved the technology available to help me determine if this was a project I could undertake. After reviewing the initial ballpark estimate on their website, I connected with the team. Multiple options were presented and Wesley helped my finetune what I was trying to accomplish with my fencing. Scheduling and communicating was fast and easy. The timeline for install was clearly relayed and the install went great. I am so pleased with the appearance and the quality of the materials used.

Jon Kerin

10:18 13 Sep 23

Wes and the team at Leading Edge Fence and Gates were extraordinary! Everyone was professional, kind, and helpful. The quote received was very reasonable/competitive and work was scheduled a few weeks after. The team was on time for the project and kept me updated throughout. They were efficient with the work, which was completed in a day and a half. The quality of the wood used for our split rail fence is top notch, and they did a great job cleaning up after completion of the project. 10/10 would recommend Wes and the team to anyone in the MOT area to have fencing/gates installed!

Joe Collins

22:57 02 Aug 23

Gave our yard the finished look.

Rich Grano

11:25 27 Jul 23

Excellent work on my fence installation,my pool area looks amazing,I would highly recommend Leading Edge Fence

Catherine L Short

20:11 07 Jul 23

We asked and wise advise with experience was given regarding how far from the property line would be good footage. We received installation of our white vinyl L shaped fence in a timely and professional manner. From the secretary gathering basic information in early November 2022 to more detailed information by the Installer. The experience went smoothly, ending in early December 2022. When enquiry was made, Leading Edge Fence & Gates were recommended to my neighbors.

Isaiah Gregory

18:42 07 Jul 23

Booked leading edge to do a post and rail fence for my backyard. Everything was done in a timely, professional manner and they did quality work for a fair price. Would recommend.

Carol Seichepine

15:11 21 Jun 23

Talk about quality work, these guys are the best. I was able to use their fence budget tool on their website and got a estimate right away. They came out and got rid of our 20 year old wood split rail and put in a beautiful black aluminum. The crew was very professional and hard working. The whole project was done in 2 days. That consist of taking down the old fence and installing the new. Looks so great that my cousin is getting a new fence from them also.

tania fontana

16:54 19 Jun 23

Wes and his team are great to work with. Very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Answered questions I had along the way. They did an exceptional job installing the fence with the irregular shape of the backyard.

Melissa Lovett-Ratledge

19:50 31 Mar 23

I cannot express enough how great an experience it was having you do our fence project. Very professional crew, completed project very quickly, worked very fast when I decided last minute to add more because their work was so amazing. Office staff stay in touch and answer questions immediately. I highly recommend them.

W Sharpe

20:32 15 Mar 23

Loving our Fence. Everyone was very professional. Job completed within 2 days.Wes and his crew are very friendly and helpful. Always available to answer any questions. Always get back in a timely manner. Really appreciate the work they did. Very pleased with our fence which is the 3 Rsil Post & Rail.Thank You!!!

Asia Flamer

23:23 07 Jan 23

Great experience installing a wood split rail fence around a portion of my new property for a dog run. Wes helped us decide where to install the fence on the property, workable size, and answered all questions. He was even able to accommodate us moving up the proposed date to work better in line with our sooner then expected settlement date. His guys completed the fence in a matter of hours and ensured everything was completed as expected. We will use them in the future for our fencing needs.

mary baratelle

15:08 06 Dec 22

Wes and the team at Leading Edge were wonderful, so personable and friendly, professional and knowledgeable, just all around good people!! My fence looks amazing!! So happy I went with Leading Edge!!

David Pieri

02:08 22 Nov 22

We had 4 post and rail fence gates replaced. Along with a few other posts and rails. They did a excellent job, at what we considered to be a reasonable price. We would deft recommend them to our friends and neighbors!!

Kate Hannon

16:18 31 Jan 22

Wes and his team were a dream to work with. They were responsive and polite from start to finish. We had a bit of a hiccup with the town and an unresolved fencing permit - but Wes took care of it for us and we did not have to pay the fine! We really appreciate the exceptional customer service, which is hard to find lately. We are just in love with our fence - and so are our dogs!

Jon Crews

05:01 26 Mar 21

My grandparents live in the Delaware area and needed to get a fence & gate installed for more privacy. They're not great with technology so they asked me to help find someone to come out. After a lengthy search, I came across Leading Edge. They had the best reviews I could find. Wesley and his team were awesome. They put together a very fair quote and were incredibly responsive to my grandparents. I'd absolutely send anyone their way that asked me for a recommendation!