Fence Projects
Farm & Rural Fences
Long runs, open ground and animals that lean on everything. Rural fences built with braced corners and posts that stay put.
Rural fencing is a different job from a backyard fence. The runs are long, the ground changes, and the fence has to hold livestock, mark a boundary or keep deer out of a garden for decades with little attention. Most of a rural fence's strength is in its corners and ends: if the bracing is right, the line stays tight. Stakeline Fence Co. builds rural fences for acreages, hobby farms and country homes.
What's included
- Post-and-rail and split rail — classic wood rail fences for frontages, driveways and paddocks.
- Field and woven wire fence — for sheep, goats, dogs and general livestock, stretched tight between braced ends.
- Horse fencing — rail, board or no-climb wire designs that are easy for horses to see and safe if they lean on it.
- Braced corners and ends — H-braces or angle braces at corners, ends and gates so the wire never loosens.
- Equipment gates — wide farm gates for tractors and trailers, hung on posts that won't sag.
- Clearing the line — removal of old rusted wire and rotten posts along the existing fence line.
How the job runs
- Walk the line. We walk the property with you, note grade changes, wet areas and gate locations.
- Written quote. Post type, spacing, fence material, bracing, gates and removal listed separately.
- Posts and bracing. Locates confirmed, corner and end assemblies built first, then line posts.
- Wire or rails. Wire stretched and fastened, or rails installed, and gates hung.
Fence for the animal, not the catalogue
Horses, goats, cattle and dogs each test a fence differently, so we choose height, wire spacing and post spacing for what the fence actually needs to hold. For areas around the house, chain link and wood fences work alongside farm fence. Need a wide entrance? See gates.
What affects the cost of farm & rural fences
Rural fence costs depend on the fence type, the total length and the number of corners, ends and gates, because braced assemblies take more material and labour than line posts. Post type (wood or steel) and spacing, wire grade, and rails for horse fencing all change the price per foot. Clearing brush and removing old wire add to the job, as does wet or uneven ground.
Farm & Rural Fences questions
How far apart are farm fence posts?
It depends on the fence type and the animals. Woven wire is commonly built with posts every 3 to 5 metres, and rail fences match the rail length. Corners and gates get braced assemblies.
Can you remove an old farm fence?
Yes. We pull old wire and posts along the line before building the new fence, and haul away the scrap.
Do rural properties need utility locates?
Yes. Buried lines run to rural homes and along roads too, so locates are requested before any digging, wherever the property is.
What fence keeps deer out of a garden?
Deer can clear most fences under about eight feet, so a tall woven wire or mesh fence on sturdy posts is the usual choice around gardens and orchards. Shorter fences can work when combined with a second offset fence, depending on the property.
Where we offer farm & rural fences
We provide farm & rural fences for rural property owners in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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