Fence Design & Installation
A fence has to survive Ohio frost heave. That means posts set below the frost line in properly crowned concrete — not the 18-inch holes a one-day install crew will dig.
When to call us about fencing
- Leaning, heaved or rotted posts from shallow footings
- Gates that drag, sag, or no longer latch
- No privacy from a new build or addition next door
- Pool or pet enclosure that does not meet local code
- Gray, splitting, high-maintenance wood
What is included in a Williams fencing project
Every line below is in your written proposal. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you after demolition starts.
- Property line verification and utility locate before any digging
- Posts set 36–42 inches deep, below the Northeast Ohio frost line
- Crowned concrete footings that shed water away from the post
- Grade-following or stepped panel layout to match your terrain
- Self-closing, self-latching pool-code gate hardware where required
- Permit handling with your city or township
What we install
Western red cedar, tongue-and-groove vinyl privacy, powder-coated ornamental aluminum, and black chain link.
Where we do this work
All of Northeast Ohio within 50 miles of Akron — Summit, Medina, Stark, Cuyahoga, Portage, Wayne, Mahoning, Lorain, Geauga, Lake and Tuscarawas counties.
View service areasBacked in writing
Manufacturer material warranty plus our own written workmanship warranty. Exact terms are stated in your proposal before you sign anything.
Fencing in your city
Local building departments, local housing stock, local weather patterns — every market in Northeast Ohio has its own quirks. Here is what we know about yours.
Fencing — questions we get asked
Do I need a permit for a fence?
In most Northeast Ohio municipalities, yes — and many have height, setback and 'good side out' rules that differ street to street. We pull the permit and handle the zoning review as part of the project.
Often done at the same time
Bundling connected work saves you a second mobilization, a second permit run, and usually a meaningful amount of money.
Roofing
Full tear-off replacement, storm repair and full-system roof inspections.
Siding
Vinyl, insulated, fiber cement, cedar and mixed-material elevations.
Gutters
Seamless 5" and 6" K-style, oversized downspouts and leaf protection.
Windows & Doors
Energy-efficient replacement windows, entry, patio and storm doors.
Decking
Composite, PVC and cedar decks with engineered framing and lighting.
Outdoor Living
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas and lighting.