Fence Opinions
Fence Opinions
Fence Opinions
Rear neighbors want to replace the fence between our houses. It's still in pretty good condition.
They want me to pay 1/2 but are adamant that they want the new pickets on their side. We have pickets on both sides currently but they won't pay 1/2 if I want my pickets replaced also.
Is that weird?
msuz, 52Rosie and Jeepinbear + 9 more reactedRear neighbors want to replace the fence between our houses. It's still in pretty good condition.
They want me to pay 1/2 but are adamant that they want the new pickets on their side. We have pickets on both sides currently but they won't pay 1/2 if I want my pickets replaced also.
Is that weird?
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Fence Opinions Rear neighbors want to replace the fence between our houses. It's still in pretty good condition. They want me to pay 1/2 but are adamant that they want the new pickets on their side. We have pickets on both sides currently but they won't pay 1/2 if I want my pickets replaced also. Is that weird?
PlaneCrazy : So, do they plan to have the fence solid on their side eliminating the need for pickets on your side? If so, that is odd. They should make it the way it was before. 
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Fence Opinions Rear neighbors want to replace the fence between our houses. It's still in pretty good condition. They want me to pay 1/2 but are adamant that they want the new pickets on their side. We have pickets on both sides currently but they won't pay 1/2 if I want my pickets replaced also. Is that weird?
PlaneCrazy : That's crazy...I'd demand it stay the same. Otherwise, you might offer to contribute a lower price, in order to give them the pickets facing their way?
PlaneCrazy : Yep weird AND unreasonable. After Beryl I had 2 sections replaced, half by both parties making it the same for both sides.
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planecrazy: Hold your ground and tell them you will only pay half if the pickets are the way they are now. It is standard good neighbor practice.
PlaneCrazy: 100% odd… I've always been under impression that whoever gets the nice side pays more… maybe times have changed or your neighbors are just cheap…
PlaneCrazy: another thought I had was if you have an HOA you both might want to find out what they expect. Last thing you want is to pay, then have to hire an attorney because it's not within the guidelines of the HOA..
BamaBoy PlaneCrazy : You are so right. As I was reading the thread I was remembering getting HOA approval prior to replacing our fence. Always consult/get approval from HOA before making any changes. It's the safest way otherwise you may have to pay a second time to bring changes into compliance.
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PlaneCrazy : It is weird. If the fence is fine, I wouldn't pay anything.
I like the frame side better, my frames are perfect. 3 runners all exterior screws. No nails. Easily unscrewed and replaced though. However I'm friends with all 5 neighbors I have three in back
and I build it myself. I even buy everything have it delivered, show them the receipt and they usually pay for all materials at my contractor discount. They only need to pay half though. If they have no money especially seniors if barely making it, no charge. I understand life for some is hard. It's called paying it forward. It all comes back via good karma it seems. They usually insist on paying though. since I build the best fence ever for much less then anyone else. They know as if they need anything done to their house they ask me. I'm half the cost to repair since they're neighbors and easy for me, I actually enjoy building and repair. Two sided fences are very heavy last about 10 years. Really should be metal post if two sided. Very heavy, I would also use cedar or even better red cedar for pickets. Pine pickets are fine though. They usually go on sale twice a year at Lowe's.
and I build it myself. I even buy everything have it delivered, show them the receipt and they usually pay for all materials at my contractor discount. They only need to pay half though. If they have no money especially seniors if barely making it, no charge. I understand life for some is hard. It's called paying it forward. It all comes back via good karma it seems. They usually insist on paying though. since I build the best fence ever for much less then anyone else. They know as if they need anything done to their house they ask me. I'm half the cost to repair since they're neighbors and easy for me, I actually enjoy building and repair. Two sided fences are very heavy last about 10 years. Really should be metal post if two sided. Very heavy, I would also use cedar or even better red cedar for pickets. Pine pickets are fine though. They usually go on sale twice a year at Lowe's.
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PlaneCrazy : If it is in pretty good condition, why do they want to change it?
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