Resources & Guides

Straight answersabout fences.

Name: Beck's Fence Co.
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No sales pitch — the same answers we give customers standing in their back yard. Cost, permits, materials, and when a repair beats a replacement.

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Permits & Rules 7 min

Do You Need a Permit to Build a Fence in Lexington?

Lexington requires a permit for most fences over 24 inches, and height limits change depending on where the fence sits relative to your house. Here's the plain-English version.

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Materials 8 min

Wood vs. Vinyl Fence in Kentucky: Which Holds Up Better?

Vinyl wins on maintenance, wood wins on repairability and first cost. Which one is right depends less on the brochure and more on how long you plan to own the house.

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Materials 7 min

Best Fence for Dogs: Height, Material & Stopping Diggers

Most dog fences fail at the bottom, not the top. Here's how to size height to your breed, pick a material that survives a determined dog, and close the gaps that matter.

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Permits & Rules 6 min

Fence Height, Placement & HOA Rules in Central Kentucky

The city permit is the easy part. In most Lexington-area subdivisions, your HOA's architectural committee is the approval that actually determines what you can build.

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Cost & Planning 5 min

Can You Install a Fence in Winter in Kentucky?

Our ground almost never freezes deep enough to stop post holes. Winter is often the fastest time of year to get a fence built here — with a few real caveats.

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Repair & Maintenance 6 min

Repair or Replace? How to Judge an Aging Fence

Check the posts, not the pickets. A fence with sound posts is almost always worth repairing — and a fence with failing posts almost never is.

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Materials 7 min

Horse & Livestock Fencing in Central Kentucky: What Actually Works

The black four-board plank fence is the look of the Bluegrass for a reason. Here's how it compares to mesh, pipe, and polymer — and the details that actually keep horses safe.

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Permits & Rules 6 min

Pool Fence Requirements in Kentucky: What the Code Actually Says

There's no single Kentucky pool fence law — your city or county sets the rule. Here's the baseline almost every Central Kentucky jurisdiction enforces, and why you should confirm it before you order materials.

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Cost & Planning 5 min

How to Prepare Your Yard Before Fence Installation Day

A clear fence line on install day means faster, more accurate work. Here's everything worth doing the week before — and the two things that actually cause delays.

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Where we install

Fence installation across Central Kentucky

We're based in Lexington and install throughout the Bluegrass. Pick your town for local soil, permit, and HOA details that affect the build.

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