Privacy fences for a backyard that feels like yours.
Solid wood or vinyl fences that block the view. Posts are set by hand, about 42 inches deep, so the line stays straight.
Why choose A&L Fence
- 25+ years of experience
- The owner on every job
- Free estimate, price in writing
- We reply within 5 minutes
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Alexander Medina
Owner · on every job · 25+ years
- Best for
- Blocking the view, pets, quiet
- Common height
- 6 ft in side and back yards
- Materials
- Wood or vinyl
- Price
- Free written estimate
Privacy fences
Privacy fence materials
A privacy fence is a tall, solid fence, usually six feet, that blocks the view from the street and the neighbors. It gives you a real outdoor room: a place for the kids and the dog to play, or a cookout without an audience.
A six-foot privacy fence catches a lot of wind, so the posts have to be solid. We set ours below the frost line in concrete and space them right.
- Solid-board wood: warm, natural, can be stained
- Vinyl privacy panels: no paint or stain, rinse with a hose
- Built tight, with no gaps between the boards
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.
Your price
Free
written estimate
Your exact price is free and in writing.
We measure your yard and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Cost
What moves the price of a privacy fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- Fence length and height, with six feet the common pick for backyards
- Solid wood boards or low-upkeep vinyl privacy panels
- Post spacing and depth, since a solid fence catches a lot of wind
- The number of walk gates built into the fence run
- Digging conditions like rocky or sloped ground, which we check at your free estimate
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
Privacy fence questions
How tall can a privacy fence be?
Backyard privacy fences are usually six feet, which is enough to block the view while you stand or sit. Most Connecticut towns allow six feet in the backyard but limit front-yard fence height, so the rules depend on where the fence goes. We check the local limits and build to them.
Should I get a wood or vinyl privacy fence?
Both fully block the view. Wood gives you a warm, natural look and can be stained, but it needs some upkeep over the years. Vinyl costs a bit more up front and then needs almost none.
Will a privacy fence blow over in a storm?
A solid fence catches wind, so the posts are everything. We set ours deep below the frost line in concrete and space them correctly, so the fence is built to stand up to wind.
Related services
Other services to compare
Wood fences
A real wood fence brings warmth and privacy to your yard, built by hand from cedar and pressure-treated pine.
Vinyl fences
Vinyl fencing gives you privacy with almost no upkeep. It never needs paint or stain.
Gates
You use your gate every day, so it has to swing true and latch right.
Where we build privacy fences
From New Britain across the towns below.
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.
- Free written estimate
- 100% satisfaction guarantee