Fence Contractors in Lyndhurst, NJ

Fence contractors in Lyndhurst have to think about what is under the yard as much as what goes on top of it. The township's listed elevation is 10 feet, the Passaic River forms its western boundary, and its eastern section runs into the wetlands of the New Jersey Meadowlands. Ground that sits that low tends to stay wet after storms, and wet soil is hard on wood posts and on footings that were never set deep enough.

People here stay a long time. Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 show 96.0% of Lyndhurst residents living in the same house as a year earlier, and 59.6% of homes are owner-occupied. If you expect to be in the house for many more years, it makes sense to spend on the parts of a fence you cannot easily fix later: the posts, the concrete and the hardware.

How we set posts on wet lots

We dig each hole, look at what comes out, and adjust. Where the soil is soft or holds water, we bell the bottom of the hole, use a gravel base so water drains away from the post, and crown the concrete so rain runs off instead of pooling at the wood. For vinyl and aluminum, we set the posts in concrete and use the manufacturer's inserts or stiffeners on gate posts, which carry the most strain. On wood fences we use ground-contact rated posts and keep the bottom rail and boards a couple of inches above grade.

Materials that suit Lyndhurst yards

• Vinyl does not rot, so it is a common pick for yards that stay damp
• Aluminum handles moisture well and is the usual choice for front yards and pool enclosures
• Wood privacy fences still work when they are built off the ground and sealed
• Chain link remains a practical option along back lines and driveways
• Repairs and gates for fences that have leaned as their footings shifted

Riverside Avenue and older homes

Several of the township's National Register properties sit along Riverside Avenue near the river, including the River Road School at 400 Riverside Avenue, the Jacob W. Van Winkle House at 316 and the Jeremiah J. Yeareance House at 410. Streets near older houses like these suit a simpler, open front fence. We usually keep tall privacy fencing behind the front line of the house and use a lower picket or aluminum style facing the street.

Kingsland and the rail line

Kingsland, an unincorporated locality within the township, grew up around a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad depot opened in 1872, with a railroad shop and worker housing nearby. Lots near the rail corridor often want a fence that cuts down on noise and views. A solid privacy fence will not soundproof a yard, but a tight board-on-board or vinyl panel blocks sightlines, and we can add a gate that locks for side passages.

Rules and utilities

Before we order materials, we confirm with the township what it requires for your fence height and location, and whether your lot needs anything extra. We also call New Jersey One Call at least three business days before digging, since state rules list fence installation among the jobs that need a utility markout. If your yard has drainage swales or a sump outlet, show us where they discharge so the fence does not block the flow.

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Call (551) 212-8142 or

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. We will visit, check the ground along the planned line, and give you a written estimate that spells out post depth, material and gate hardware.