Fencing in Southington, CT

Fencing help in Southington

Southington sits in central Connecticut and includes the older village areas of Plantsville, Milldale, and Marion. Many homes here are not new. Census data shows the middle age of a home in town is about 1974, and close to 6 in 10 homes were built before 1980. That means a lot of original fences have reached the end of their life and need to be rebuilt the right way. A&L Fence is family owned, and the owner has more than 20 years of hands on fence experience in this kind of neighborhood.

Connecticut winters are cold, and the state sets the frost line at 42 inches. That means the ground can freeze deep. If fence posts are not set below 42 inches, frost can slowly push them up, so posts start to lean and gates stop closing. Central Connecticut soil adds a second challenge. Much of this area has clay heavy soil that drains poorly and holds water, and wet, heavy ground moves more when it freezes and thaws. Because of that, posts need a proper footing, a gravel base, and good drainage to stay straight for years.

The Town of Southington also has rules for fences. The Building Department requires a Certificate of Approval for any fence taller than 7 feet, and the Zoning Department must sign off before final approval, with applications filed through the town CITY SQUARED system. A&L Fence works within these rules, checks your property lines and setbacks, and sets each post to stand up to Southington winters. When you want a fence that stays straight and lasts, the details under the ground matter as much as the panels you see.

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