5 Problems That a Fence Can Prevent

A fence can be a great addition to your home, and the right fence can boost your home's curb appeal and may even increase your property value. Sturdy fencing around your home can also help you avoid certain problems that could negatively impact your finances and sense of safety and comfort. If you want to try to avoid these five problems as much as possible, a new fence will be a smart investment.

1. Theft

Burglars can access homes without fences much easier. If you have a fence, thieves will have more difficulty trespassing onto your premises or accessing your property with a vehicle used for loading and transporting your stolen possessions. Many burglars won't go through the trouble of trying to access your grounds if your fence is locked and made from strong material that's difficult to break. 

2. Vandalism

Vandals who might want to smash windows, leave graffiti markings, and vandalize your home in other ways can be kept off your property with a good fence. Many vandals won't be bold enough to try to climb over your fence and can be spotted easier if they try to do so when you have a fence in place.

If you're worried about someone vandalizing your fence, you should consider getting chain link or aluminum fencing that's harder to tag with graffiti or damage in other ways. These types of fences can safeguard properties against vandalism without detracting from the looks of homes. 

3. Animal Trespassing and Escapes

Wild animals could wander onto your property and damage your yard, your garden, and even your house itself. Some of these animals could also attack you along with any children or pets that you have. A fence can help keep most of these critters out and can be especially great at blocking larger, more aggressive animals that won't be able to get past your barrier.

A fence can also prevent any dogs, cats, or other household pets that you have from escaping. By keeping your pets on your property with a fence, you won't have to worry about them running away or getting hit by vehicles. 

4. Invasion of Privacy

You can make your home a more secluded setting if you have a fence that blocks some of the views that people try to get from your property. You won't have to feel as though you're being exposed to the world every time you want to enjoy some peaceful time outdoors in your yard when you have a privacy fence. People also won't be able to peer into your home as easily if you have a fence.

For even better privacy and more aesthetic appeal, you can plant some evergreen or flowering bushes next to your fence if you have the space and you're legally allowed to do so.

5. Lawsuits

You might be surprised to learn that people can sue you if they get injured on your property even if they were trespassing. Even though you'll be protected under the law in most cases, injured trespassers can possibly hold you responsible if your property isn't reasonably maintained. You won't have to worry as much about trespassers if you have a sturdy fence in place.

Your property might also be located near a park, a hiking trail, or some other place of interest that people often visit. If your property is used as a shortcut by trespassers to access any of these places regularly, you may be sued if you didn't post signs to warn of potential dangers on your grounds or ward off trespassing. People won't be able to use your property as a shortcut as easily if you have a fence around it. 

Some dogs feel threatened when they see people they don't know and may feel the need to attack anyone who comes near their homes. If you have an aggressive dog, a fence can prevent your canine from escaping and biting other people, who may then sue you for their injuries.

A new fence can improve your property in different ways and prevent a variety of issues that you could face as a homeowner. If you're ready to have a new fence installed, contact Admiral Fence Co. LLC to get service from the experts.