I’ll tell you a secret – the cheapest fence to put around your house is none at all! Obviously, this can be a problem if you’re in an area that deer or neighborhood animals might be lurking, but it’s preferable to putting up an expensive fence. There’s no need for me to get into the pros and cons of building vs buying a fence because I’m just here to point out that there are plenty of cheap options available when you decide you want one.
- Use A Hedge
While this may not be a 100% effective solution, it’s definitely the cheapest. The reason I say this is because the amount of effort you have to go through to grow a good looking hedge is minimal. If you get some plant life and plant it in a strategic fashion in your garden or your house, there’s not too much you have to put into it to make sure it grows well.
- Use An Electric Fence
An electric fence can cost as little as $100 if you build it yourself from scratch. If you decide to buy one, they can still be found for under $300 – and often under $200. The reason they’re so cheap is not just in their price but also because they generally don’t need to be as high as a traditional fence would need to be. The electricity keeps the animals away, so you don’t have to be six feet high – although your preference may change depending on what you’re trying to keep out.
- Use A Woven Wire Fence
These fences are essentially just woven strands of wire that can cost as little as $40 for 100 feet. They are not very hard to install and provide some good protection against smaller animals without breaking the bank. The do require some maintenance though so if you don’t feel like doing a lot of work, it’s probably not for you.
- Use A T-post
This is the most basic form of a fence you can put up without having to pay for more materials. The T-posts cost as much as $30 for 100 feet of fence, so obviously you’ll need more for longer distances. The great thing about them is that they are very easy to install, use no nails and are usually pretty sturdy as long as you use them properly.
- Use Rabbit Wire
If there’s one thing I can tell you, it’s that hogs like to dig and if there happens to be a hole in your hedgerow, they’ll have free reign to dig right through it if they feel like it. Rabbits are a great way to keep the hogs out of your yard and in turn keep them from digging holes in your hedgerow. If you purchase rabbit wire, it costs as much as $30 for 50 feet according to one source and costs around $5 per foot from another source. They are very easy to install, require a minimum of maintenance (usually none) and normally last for several years. The downside is that you might need to replace it if you have a lot of rabbits in your area.
- Use A Cheap Fence
There are a couple of ways to do this. You can get a roll of chicken wire and just curl it up around the perimeter of your property. It will keep most small critters out like rabbits and hogs, but it’s really not effective against deer or dogs. You can also go to your local home improvement store and purchase a cheap fence panel for around $100 if you’re trying to keep them out for good. Prices will vary depending on what material you decide to use and whether or not you need a gate.
- Use A Cattle Fence
These are really effective at keeping most animals out of your yard and can be easily installed – even by the average homeowner. They cost anywhere from $20 to $100 for 100 feet, depending on what kind of fencing you get (chain link vs barbed wire) and whether or not it needs installation. The pros include that they provide great protection from other animals and that they help keep the soil in your yard from being disturbed as well.
- Use Barbed Wire
If you add some sharp spikes to your fencing, it’s an excellent deterrent for just about any animal out there. Jack rabbits can get through, but that’s about it. It generally costs around $20 for 100 feet of barbed wire fencing and requires additional work (you have to wrap the wires around the posts) which makes it a little bit more time intensive than other options might be.
- Use A Bunk Fence
This is a great solution if you don’t have enough space for something taller or that needs gates. They cost as little as $40 and are fairly easy to install once you find the right spot (which may take a few minutes). You can find them in most home improvement stores.
Hire Professional Fence Company
This may be the desirable option simply because it give you best fencing and look to your house. If you’re going this route, make sure you ask for references for the best professional Fence Company around your area. You can also ask for pictures of fences that have been installed by them in the past to see if they match your style or even if what type of fences they install in general.
Conclusion: Fences are very expensive to install and make sure it’s done properly if you’re not looking to add repairs to your list of things to do. So, before you install one, make sure you look into your local ordinances if you live in a municipality with certain codes or restrictions. You can always consult with a contractor in order to determine how much they cost and what materials they’ll be made out of.
