Split rail and post-and-rail fences for bigger lots.
Open rail fencing that marks your property line and keeps the view. Add wire mesh to keep a dog in. Every post is set by hand, about 42 inches deep.
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
- Large lots, property lines, a country look
- Options
- Two or three rails, with or without wire mesh
- Upkeep
- Very little
- Price
- Free written estimate
Split rail fences
Split rail options
A split rail fence, also called post-and-rail, is the open fence you see along bigger yards and fields. It marks a boundary and frames a property without closing it in.
It uses less lumber than a solid fence, so it usually costs less per foot. The posts still do the work: we set each one below the frost line so the rails stay level.
- Two-rail and three-rail styles
- Wire mesh on the inside to keep dogs in
- Gates built to match
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.
Split rail pricing
Free
written estimate for your yard
Your exact price is free and in writing.
Split rail usually costs less per foot than a solid wood fence.
Cost
What moves the price of a split rail fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- Total length of the run
- Two rails or three
- Wire mesh, if you want to keep a dog in
- Gates and how wide they are
- 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
Split rail questions
Will a split rail fence keep my dog in?
On its own, no: the rails are too far apart. We add wire mesh to the inside of the fence, which keeps most dogs in while the fence still looks open.
How long does a split rail fence last?
It depends on the wood and on how the posts are set. We set every post below the frost line, about 42 inches down, so winter does not push the fence out of line.
Can you add a gate to a split rail fence?
Yes. We build walk gates and wider drive gates to match the fence, on posts set deeper to carry the weight.
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.
Picket fences
The classic front-yard fence, in wood or vinyl.
Dog fences
Fences, dog runs and kennels sized to keep your dog in the yard.
Where we build split rail 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