Wood fences built by hand, set below the frost line.
Privacy, picket and split-rail fences. Common choices in Connecticut are cedar and pressure-treated pine. Alexander sets every post 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.
A&L Fence job
Alexander Medina
Owner · on every job · 25+ years
- Best for
- Privacy, a classic look, older homes
- Common heights
- 4 ft and 6 ft. Front-yard limits vary by town
- Upkeep
- Stain or seal every few years
- Price
- Free written estimate
Wood fences
Wood fence styles we build
A wood fence is still the favorite for most New Britain yards. It looks warm and natural, it gives you privacy, and it fits almost any home. The catch is that a wood fence only lasts if it is built right.
We work mostly in cedar and pressure-treated pine, two woods that hold up well to Connecticut weather. We will help you pick the style and wood that fit your home and your budget.
- Solid-board privacy fences for backyards
- Classic picket fences for front yards
- Open post-and-rail for bigger lots
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 wood fence
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
- Fence length in linear feet: more feet means more posts, rails and boards
- Cedar or pressure-treated pine, the two woods we build with
- Fence height and style, from open picket to solid privacy
- How many gates you want and how wide they swing
- 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
Wood fence questions
How long does a wood fence last?
A well-built wood fence lasts many years. The big factors are the wood grade and how the posts are set. We use cedar or pressure-treated pine and set the posts below the frost line in concrete, which is what keeps a fence from leaning over time.
What is the difference between cedar and pressure-treated pine?
Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and bugs and has a beautiful grain, so many people love the look. Pressure-treated pine is treated to resist rot and costs a bit less. Both hold up well here. We will walk you through the trade-offs for your yard and budget.
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. That is the step that keeps a fence straight through our freeze-and-thaw winters. It is more work, and it is the right way to do it.
Related services
Other fences to compare
Split rail fences
Open post-and-rail fencing that marks a boundary without closing in the yard.
Picket fences
The classic front-yard fence, in wood or vinyl.
Vinyl fences
Vinyl fencing gives you privacy with almost no upkeep. It never needs paint or stain.
Where we build wood 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