Guides for Northern New Jersey properties
Straight answers on the things that actually decide how long fencing and exterior construction lasts in this climate: frost depth, permit rules, drainage, materials and choosing a contractor.
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Everything we have written
Each guide is written from what we actually see on estimates across Bergen County and the surrounding counties.
Permits & PlanningDo You Need a Permit for a Fence in Bergen County?
There is no single fence rule for Bergen County. Height limits and setbacks are set town by town, and the pool barrier requirement sits on top of both.
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Fence RepairWhy Fence Posts Lean After Winter
A post that leans after a hard winter is telling you about the ground, not the fence. Here is what actually happens below grade and what fixes it for good.
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Retaining WallsThe Drainage Mistakes That Kill Retaining Walls
Almost every failed retaining wall we inspect failed for one of two reasons, and neither of them is the block. Water and base preparation decide whether a wall lasts.
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DrivewaysAsphalt Driveway Care Through New Jersey Seasons
Water is what ends an asphalt driveway's life, and New Jersey gives it plenty of chances. Here is the maintenance that genuinely extends the surface.
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Hiring & PlanningHow to Vet a Fence or Construction Contractor in Northern NJ
Most of the difference between a good and a bad contractor shows up in the quote and in two questions you can ask before anyone digs a hole.
Read ArticleFind the page for your town
We publish a page for every Bergen County community, plus dedicated fence contractor and general contractor pages for each one.
If you are looking for the work we do in a specific municipality, the town pages go deeper than a service page can: the ground conditions there, the code considerations that apply, and what drives cost on that kind of property.
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