Hey all. I'm looking for some advice on getting a fence on post. My husband and I are looking into getting a dog pretty soon, and we are required to have a fence, by the adoptiong place. So we're looking into our fencing options. Renting a chainlink fence just seems like a ridiculous waste of money, since we're going to be here for a couple years.

So my question is, can anyone give me advice one what types of fences worked best in their yards? Wood? Vinyl? Chainlink? I know Home Depot has pre-made wood fences for pretty cheap, but I'm just curious if anyone else has any opinions.

Thanks! 

I was told we can't install fences unless they are the wooden privacy fence. We rent ours but it's just the assembled panels artfully arranged so it doesn't fall over and a gate. We have a large dog and a small one. My suggestion, get what will contain your dog safely in your yard at a price not exceeding your wallet. For us renting was the easy choice, no installation for us and my puppies are fine and safely contained. Good luck. 

We rent a chainlink fence for $28/month. I would have rather had a wooden privacy fence but we could not find a company who rented them and the quote we got to have one installed was over $2,000. I like renting a fence because they install it, take it down, and fix it if anything happens to it while we rent it. Plus I don't have to worry about the hassle of selling it when we leave. If I was going to be here a few more years I would pay the money to have a wooden privacy fence with a warranty installed. Housing told me you do not have to remove that type of fence when you move, but that might be different in different neighborhoods. 

Thanks. We have a couple neighbors that put in their own wooden fences, that are only about 4 feet high, so not privacy fences. And I don't think they've had any issues with housing. I spoke to one neighbor tonight and she didn't say anything about having to put privacy fences in.

Renting is just sooo expensive when you look at the long haul. $30 a month for 24 months is like $700. Seems really silly for a fence I can't take out and move with me.

I think we'll just put our own fence in and deal with the "consequences". I'd rather ask for forgiveness, than permission in this scenario. 

First thing you need to do is drop by your housing office and get the request fence form. It will tell you what type of fences you're allowed to have and the specifications for each type. We just did this and we're getting a fence next week. If you live in Discovery like we do, there is a new policy in which your fence must be 36inches from the garage. This is so you don't block your neighbors in from landscapers. On the form you fill it out accordingly and it also asks for you to draw a diagram with all your fencing measurements. Once you've done this, you call Public Works and get a permit/reference #. Then just take it into housing to have it signed off.

Once that's all done, you have your pick. Personally although we've been here for a few years, we don't really know how long we will be here for, so the rent-a-fence was our choice. It's about 100 installation and includes first months rent, then it's approx. 30 bucks a month. According to the fence form you can choose the following:

Chain link: can only be 4ft high
Wood bound or picket fence: 4 ft high
Privacy fence: 6ft high

I've seen others around here with a privacy fence and it looks rather nice. The only downside is, you have to invest the money and it must be of decay resistant materials. As long as it is still considered in good condition whenever you have to move, you can leave it up. Otherwise if not, it must come down before you leave. I've heard from both sides. If you have a large dog or are getting one...I would go with a privacy fence. One of my neighbors has a very large dog and it can jump the chain link. Otherwise if it's rather small, a 4 footer should be just fine. I think it really comes down to what's best for your family/dog and how much you want to invest. Good luck in whatever you choose. 

DirtyBetty - Home Depot has a nice wooden cedar fence, already put together, in 8 foot sections for $24 per section. The posts are only $15 each too. Since our yard isn't that big, it wouldn't be that much. And we could install it ourselves. Then when we move, we just take it out, fill in the holes in the yard, and have the movers put it on our truck and take it to the next house. LOL - I know privacy fences are expensive, but hopefully we don't have to put that in. I'm going to call housing tomorrow for my community (Beechwood on north fort) to see what their rules are exactly.

Thanks for the tips! 

Thanks for the heads up everyone...We are moving on post in the next couple weeks and we will be needing a fence as well. I think hubby and I will be going with rent a fence and the 6 ft privacy one. 

We just got a wood fence from friends that are PCS'ing but we have no clue how to install.. general idea but if anyone has a husband who has installed them before and might want to make a few bucks helping us out pm me please! 

Who did you find that rents privacy fences Displaced New Englander?