There are many reasons people buy fences for their homes, or businesses, sometimes both. A security fence is the go-to and reliable option for businesses to protect their assets. Some homeowners are simply looking for the cheapest way to enclose their yard and provide privacy. Others wanna add curb appeal and design features to their home. Homeowners across the country are slowly coming around to the fact that adding a fence to their homes is now a necessity rather than an optional cosmetic home improvement project.
The fencing market is currently valued at an estimated $31.17 Billion, and is projected to grow even more, meaning a lot of folks are buying fences, and find them a reliable source of protection. Read on below to understand three huge perks of buying a fence..
Protection
Over the last decade we all have seen an increased awareness in home security products. Things like camera doorbells and security systems, have become the norm, but truly, the best way to add an additional line of protection and defense to your your home is and always will be is to install a fence on your property. Let’s face it a camera isn’t gonna block any intruder from stepping on your property, but a fence will.
Our houses and properties are where our loved ones and our most valuable prized possessions are present majority of the time. Adding a fence is the most effective way to increase your home security and deter intruders. Ask yourself, what will common sense dictate? Will a criminal break into your home, if it has a fence surrounding it or will they choose the home in the neighborhood that has the wide open back yard giving them easy access? Seems pretty cut and dry now, huh?
A privacy fence adds a high degree of protection. It makes it impossible for anybody outside of your property to see you, and it clearly defines a boundary that cannot be passed easily by a criminal or a law-abiding citizen. There is no assurance that a privacy fence will keep people and animals out of your yard, but by making access very difficult, it will discourage the majority of intruders. It takes time and effort to get over a fence, regardless of how tall your fence is it can curb burglars that are looking for an easy mark. A fence home with no fence means a burglar can walk right up to your door without looking suspicious.
Fences come in all sorts of sizes and styles to fit any taste or budget and add instant protection to your home. Ask your local fence company about additional security options such as keyed entry gate locks, thicker commercial grade or industrial grade fence products, or even adding barb wire or razor wire to the top of your fence.
Privacy
Adding privacy to your home and yard is one of the most common reasons people buy a fence for. We live in a time where new construction homes are essentially being built on top of each other with minimal property gap between homes. This has increased the need for fences as homes four doors down can have clear line of sight into your children’s bedrooms and bathroom windows. But worry not, as having a fence installed at your home you can cover these bedroom and bathroom windows from the view of your neighbors and passersby.
In addition to adding privacy, fences are great for defining your space and creating a more intimate feeling in your yard. After all, who wants to worry about peering eyes while you are in your back yard unwinding after a long day of work? By having a vinyl, wood, or composite privacy fence installed you can add some much-needed privacy to your space. Maybe include privacy fencing addons, while you’re at it.
Value
Experience the return on investment with a professionally installed high quality fence that can add property value while elevating the curb appeal of your home. A home with excellent curb appeal is an effective way to attract more home buyers and improve the overall first impression a buyer gets from a home. Picture placing that “Open House” or “For Sale” sign beside a beautiful fence in a well-maintained front yard; it’ll make the house more alluring to prospective buyers. A beautiful fence typically improves the marketability of your home, and to borrow a phrase ‘that’s the bottom line, cause Stone Cold said so!’.
People with pets or children may have a fence as a requirement rather than a preference when buying a home and not having one could make them reluctant to purchase your home. Sometimes potential buyers don’t wanna go through the hassle of installing a fence themselves. They are even willing to spend extra money on a house with one already installed. This logic here is that it will cut down on the time for installation and cost of the fence.
Besides, physical appearance plays an extremely important role in the price of a home. In fact, the American Society of Landscape Architects has even assessed that landscaping (which fencing falls under) can increase a property’s value by nearly 20 percent. This means that, on a home valued at $200,000 (the median home price in the U.S., according to Zillow), a properly landscaped fence could add $40,000 to the selling price. HomeAdvisor estimates the national average cost of fence installation to be about $2700, which means a serious potential return-on-investment (ROI) for you as a seller.
There’s a flipside to this aspect, too to keep in mind. If you have a bad fence or the type you’re using feels too out of place, it can actually deter buyers. When making a big investment like buying a fence, it is always a good idea to have the fence installed by a reputable professional fence company, as opposed to DIY, as the fence placement and aesthetics in the premises play a crucial role in determining the value of the property.
We make buying fences quick and easy, so you can protect your loved ones and your investments. Get a free estimate today and let Big Jerry’s Fencing add protection, privacy, and value to you home.
