LINCOLN PARK, DOWNRIVER
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Downriver Bungalows
Fence Installation in Lincoln Park, MI
Lincoln Park is classic Downriver: block after block of 1920s to 1950s bungalows on narrow lots along Fort Street, Dix and Southfield Road, with Ecorse Creek winding through. We replace worn-out fences there with ones built to last, on 42-inch posts, and we file the city permit.
Old Fence Tear-Out Included
Garage & Alley Tie-Ins
42″ Frost-Line Posts
City Permit Handled
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DOWNRIVER-TOUGH MATERIALS
Replacement Fences Built for Lincoln Park Lots
Most Lincoln Park jobs replace an old wood or chain link fence that has leaned, rotted or rusted. These four systems are what we put back in.
Most Popular
Vinyl Privacy Fencing
Virgin PVC, Reinforced
The upgrade most Lincoln Park owners choose after years of restaining wood. Reinforced rails keep it straight, and it never needs paint.
Heights:
5ft to 6ft
Colors:
White, Tan, Khaki
Rails:
Aluminum reinforced
Best For:
Replacing old wood
Last fence you buy
Budget Privacy
Wood Privacy Fencing
Treated Pine or Cedar
Dog-ear pine privacy is the most affordable way to close in a bungalow backyard. Cedar costs more and holds up better in wet spring soil.
Heights:
5ft to 6ft
Wood:
Treated pine, cedar
Styles:
Dog-ear, shadowbox
Best For:
Privacy on a budget
Lowest-cost privacy
Dogs & Alleys
Chain Link Fencing
Galvanized or Black Coated
Rebuilt chain link along the alley or rear lot line, with a new drive gate for the garage, is fast and economical.
Heights:
4ft to 6ft
Finish:
Galvanized or black
Gates:
Walk and drive
Best For:
Dogs, alleys
One-day installs common
Front Yard
Ornamental Aluminum
Black Powder Coat
A low black aluminum fence finishes a bungalow front and keeps kids and pets off the sidewalk without hiding the porch.
Heights:
3ft to 4ft
Finish:
Black
Style:
Flat or spear top
Best For:
Front yards
No rust, no paint
DOWNRIVER NEIGHBORS
Other Downriver Cities We Fence Every Week
Lincoln Park borders Allen Park, Southgate, Wyandotte, Ecorse and Melvindale. Our crews are in all of them.
Allen Park
Brick ranches and bungalows to the west with steady vinyl and cedar work.
Southgate
Postwar subdivisions to the south where privacy and pool fencing are common.
Wyandotte
Older riverfront city to the southeast with narrow lots and historic homes.
Ecorse
Small river city to the east where chain link and privacy replacements lead.
Melvindale
Compact neighborhoods to the north with dog yards and alley fencing.
WHY OLD FENCES FAIL HERE
Clay, Creek and Frost: Building to Last in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park built out fast in the 1920s through the 1950s, and its bungalows sit on narrow lots, many with a detached garage at the back and some with a rear alley. Most fences we replace here were set 18 to 24 inches deep, and Downriver's heavy clay holds water and heaves those posts every winter until the line leans and the gate drags. Yards near Ecorse Creek can stay soggy into spring, which speeds rot at the base of wood posts.
We set every post 42 inches deep in concrete, below the frost line, and crown each footing so water runs away from the post. Removal of the old fence and its concrete is listed on the quote so there are no surprises. Fence rules come from the city building department; most Metro Detroit cities limit front-yard fences to about 3-4 feet, and we confirm your lot's rules before quoting. If you only need a section or gate fixed, see our fence repair services.
LINCOLN PARK PLANNING
Old Fence
Our Rebuild
Post Depth
Frost heave protection
18″–24″
42″ in concrete
Typical Lot
Size and layout
Narrow, rear garage
Garage tie-in
Soil
Drainage
Heavy clay
Crowned footings
Permit
City building department
Not always pulled
Filed by us
Old Fence
Removal and haul-off
Left to owner
Included, itemized
OUT WITH THE OLD
How We Replace a Lincoln Park Fence
Tear-out and rebuild usually happen the same day or two once the permit is approved.
01
Step 1
Inspect & Quote
We look at the old fence, the footings and the garage tie-in, measure the new line and leave an itemized quote including removal.
Old footings checked
Removal priced
Written itemized quote
PAPERWORK FILED
02
Step 2
Permit & Miss Dig
We submit the plot plan to the city building department and call Miss Dig 811 to mark gas, electric and cable.
Plot plan drawn
Permit filed
Utilities staked
03
Step 3
Tear Out & Rebuild
Old fence and concrete come out, new posts go 42 inches deep, panels and gates are hung and the debris is hauled away.
Old concrete removed
Gates hung and latched
Debris hauled off
Storm Knocked Your Fence Down?
Call us and send a photo. We can often measure within the week and rebuild the whole line properly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Lincoln Park Fence Questions
What Downriver homeowners ask before replacing a fence.
Why does my Lincoln Park fence keep leaning?
Almost always shallow posts in clay soil. Frost grips the post and lifts it a little each winter. Posts set 42 inches deep in concrete stay put.
Do you remove the old fence?
Yes. We pull the old fence and its concrete footings and haul everything away. It is a separate line on your quote.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Lincoln Park?
Usually yes, from the city building department. We prepare the drawing and file the permit as part of the job.
Vinyl or wood for a Downriver backyard?
Wood costs less up front. Vinyl costs more but needs no staining and does not rot in wet soil, so it usually wins over 10 to 15 years. Compare both in our fence cost guide.
How long does a fence replacement take?
Typically one to two days on site. Permit approval and the Miss Dig ticket usually take one to two weeks before that.
FREE LINCOLN PARK QUOTE
Request Your Free Lincoln Park Fence Estimate
Tell us what needs replacing. We will measure, price removal and the new fence, and leave you a written quote.
PREFER TO CALL DIRECTLY?
Speak directly with our estimating desk for quick questions or emergency repairs.
Old fence removal itemized up front
City permit and Miss Dig handled
Workmanship warranty on every install
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