How much does it cost to fence a yard?

staceyv · 10-17-2005, 11:15 AM

[quote=I found a great little apartment with a HUGE yard and the owner says it would be okay to put up a fence. It would increase his property value, so I don't see why not.
I'll work out an agreement with him before we put it up so I can either take it with me or be partially reimbursed...
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that's correct.

dar512 · 10-17-2005, 11:39 AM

I would carefully consider whether this is really going to be worth it for you. For the kind of fence you're talking about, you have to sink some fairly substantial posts into concrete. You won't be taking those puppies with you. So at least part of your investment is going to be lost when you move.

Might still be worthwhile if you plan on renting there for a long time, but I'd work it out on pencil and paper first.

jinx · 10-17-2005, 11:47 AM

I agree with dar, stacey. Why don't you put your fence money towards a down payment on your own home with a fence? Why buy a fence for your landlord when you're already paying his mortgage?
You should qualify for an FHA loan (2.75% down payment) and HUD offers grants to first time home buyers.

10-17-2005, 11:39 AM	#2
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	I would carefully consider whether this is really going to be worth it for you. For the kind of fence you're talking about, you have to sink some fairly substantial posts into concrete. You won't be taking those puppies with you. So at least part of your investment is going to be lost when you move. Might still be worthwhile if you plan on renting there for a long time, but I'd work it out on pencil and paper first. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

10-17-2005, 11:47 AM	#3
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I agree with dar, stacey. Why don't you put your fence money towards a down payment on your own home with a fence? Why buy a fence for your landlord when you're already paying his mortgage? You should qualify for an FHA loan (2.75% down payment) and HUD offers grants to first time home buyers. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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staceyv Lecturer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 927	[quote=I found a great little apartment with a HUGE yard and the owner says it would be okay to put up a fence. It would increase his property value, so I don't see why not. I'll work out an agreement with him before we put it up so I can either take it with me or be partially reimbursed... QUOTE] that's correct.

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