There are many reasons people buy fences for their homes or businesses. A security fence is a go-to way for businesses to protect their assets. Some homeowners are simply looking for the cheapest way to enclose their yard and provide privacy while others want to add curb appeal and design features to their home. Homeowners across the country are starting to consider adding a fence to their home to be a necessity rather than an optional cosmetic home improvement project. Continue reading below to understand the three main benefits of buying a fence.
Protection
Over the last decade, we have seen an increased awareness of home security products such as camera doorbells and security systems, but the best way to add an additional line of protection and defense to your home has always been to install a fence on your property. Our houses and properties are where our loved ones and our most valuable prized possessions call home. Adding a fence is the most effective way to increase your home security and deter intruders.
Ask yourself, if a criminal wants to break into your home, do you think they will opt for your home that 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? 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. 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 fenced 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 barbed 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 choose to buy a fence. We live in a time where new construction homes are essentially being built on top of each other with minimal property space in between each home. This has increased the need for fences as homes four doors down can have clear site lines into your children’s bedrooms and bathroom windows. By having a fence installed at your home you can cover these bedroom and bathroom windows from the view of your neighbors and pedestrians walking by. In addition to adding privacy inside your home, fences are great for defining your space and creating a more intimate feeling in your yard. Who wants to worry about peering eyes while you are in your backyard 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.
Value
Experience a return on investment with a professionally installed high-quality fence that can add property value and improve your home’s curb appeal. A home with excellent curb appeal is an effective way to attract more buyers and improve the overall first impression a buyer gets from a home. Additionally, placing that “Open House” or “For Sale” sign beside a beautiful fence in a well-maintained front yard will make it more alluring to prospective buyers. The bottom line, a beautiful fence typically improves the marketability of your home.
Homeowners with pets or children may have a fence as a prerequisite when buying a home and could be reluctant to purchase your home without one. Rather than spending money installing a fence themselves, they may think a higher price on a house with one already installed is worth the extra price. For the buyer, this will cut down on the time they don’t have a fence, and they may think it will cost more for them to purchase the fence later.
Physical appearance plays an extremely important role in the price of a home. 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.
Keep in mind a bad fence can 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 that 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.
