How we build a fence that stays straight.
Connecticut’s design frost depth is 42 inches. Alexander sets every post by hand, about 42 inches deep, so your fence stays straight through Connecticut winters.
A&L Fence job
How we build
Why our fences don’t lean after the first winter
Connecticut ground freezes deep every winter and thaws every spring. That cycle pushes shallow posts up and out of line — so we dig below it.
42 in
Set by hand
Frost zone: soil freezes and heavesFrost zone
Concrete footing
Frost line · 42 in
Gravel base for drainage
Dug below the frost line
Post holes go about 42 inches deep, past the soil that freezes.
Concrete footings that shed water
Crowned at the top so rain runs off instead of pooling at the post.
Strung, leveled, measured
String lines and levels on every run, so lines stay straight and tops stay even.
Tested before we leave
Gates swing and latch, and we walk the line with you before we call it done.
Every job
What we do on every job
Check the rules
We check your town’s fence rules and help with the permit step when one is needed.
Call Before You Dig
Connecticut requires two full working days’ notice before digging, so buried utility lines get marked first.
Dig below the frost line
We dig the post holes below the Connecticut frost line, about 42 inches down.
Set every post in concrete
Posts go in straight, in concrete. That is the step that keeps a fence from heaving and leaning after a hard winter.
Hang rails and boards by hand
Once the posts are solid, we hang the rails and boards by hand, level and tight. Gate posts go deeper.
Test, clean up, walk it with you
We test the work before we leave, clean up the yard and walk you through what we did.
How it works
From first call to final latch
Four simple steps, a written price before any work starts, and no surprises.
Call or request online
Tell us about your yard. We reply within 5 minutes to set a visit.
Free on-site estimate
Alexander measures, walks through options and writes your price.
Permits & dig safety
We help with town permits and call Call Before You Dig first.
Built, tested, cleaned up
Built by hand, every gate tested, the line walked with you, yard left clean.
FAQ
How we build: questions
How deep do you set your fence posts?
We set posts below the Connecticut frost line, about 42 inches down, in concrete. That is the step that keeps a fence from leaning after the freeze-and-thaw of our winters.
Do you set the posts in concrete?
Yes. We dig below the Connecticut frost line, about 42 inches down, and set every post in concrete. It is more work, and it is the right way to do it.
Why do fences lean after a few winters?
A leaning post usually means it rotted or was never set deep enough. Connecticut ground freezes deep, and frozen ground pushes shallow posts up a little more each winter. Setting posts below the frost line is what stops it.
Meet the owner
You talk to the person who builds your fence.
A&L Fence is owned and run by Alexander Medina. After 25+ years of building and repairing fences, he started A&L to do the work his way: by hand, with care, and with his name on every job.
When you call, you reach Alexander. He measures your yard, writes your price and is on site for the build — no call centers, no sales reps, no surprise crews.
Alexander MedinaOwner, A&L Fence · New Britain, CT
- Family-owned and operated in New Britain
- Registered CT Home Improvement Contractor · HIC.0706261
- Insured, with a written contract for every job
Free estimate
Ready for a fence that stays straight?
Tell us about your yard. Alexander will set up a visit, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.
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