Your kids and pets stay in the yard. Your neighbors stay out of your business. You stop worrying about who’s looking in your windows or walking through your property line.
That’s what a properly installed fence does. It gives you privacy without the maintenance headaches, security without the constant repairs, and property value that actually shows up when you sell.
The fence installation cost per foot in Selden, NY typically runs between $12 and $40 depending on material and height. But the real cost is hiring someone who cuts corners on the install, ignores Suffolk County permit requirements, or builds six inches over your property line. Then you’re paying twice—once for the bad job, and again to fix it.
We’ve been installing fences across Suffolk County for over two decades. We know which materials hold up in coastal humidity, how to anchor posts in Long Island soil, and exactly what the town requires before we dig the first hole.
DLZ Construction and Landscaping Inc. has been working in Selden, NY and across Suffolk County for more than 20 years. We’re not a franchise or a national chain that shows up, installs a fence, and disappears.
Every worker on your property is background-checked and drug-tested. We pull the permits, verify your property lines, and give you a detailed estimate before we start. No surprises, no upselling, no pressure.
Selden homeowners deal with close neighbors, varying lot sizes, and town regulations that change depending on which street you’re on. We’ve handled all of it. You’re not our first fence in this zip code, and you won’t be our last.
First, we come out and look at your property. We measure the area, check your property lines, and talk through what you actually need—not what we want to sell you. If you’re not sure whether you need a six-foot privacy fence or a four-foot decorative border, we’ll explain the difference and let you decide.
Next, we give you a written estimate that breaks down material, labor, and any additional costs like gates or permits. You’ll know the fence installation cost per foot before we shake hands. We also handle the permit process with the Town of Brookhaven if your project requires it, so you’re not stuck figuring out Suffolk County regulations on your own.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the install. We mark utilities, set posts in concrete that’s mixed for Long Island soil conditions, and install rails and panels that are level and secure. If you’re getting a wood fence, we use pressure-treated lumber and galvanized hardware. Vinyl gets reinforced where it needs it. Gates get hardware that actually works.
When we’re done, we walk the property with you, clean up, and make sure you’re happy with the result. That’s it. No lingering crews, no half-finished sections, no “we’ll come back next week” excuses.
We install wood, vinyl, metal, and composite fencing depending on what fits your property and budget. Wood fences give you that classic look and cost less upfront, but they need staining or sealing every few years. Vinyl costs more to install but requires almost zero maintenance and holds up well in humid Long Island summers.
If you need privacy, a six-foot solid panel fence blocks sightlines and cuts down on noise from the street. If you want security without feeling boxed in, a metal fence with decorative pickets gives you visibility and durability. For families with dogs or kids, we add self-closing gates and childproof latches.
Selden sits in a suburban area where most homes are close together, so privacy is usually the top request. A well-installed privacy fence can increase your property value by 30 to 50 percent of the installation cost, especially in neighborhoods where outdoor space matters. You’re not just building a fence—you’re adding usable square footage to your yard that buyers will pay for.
We also handle the stuff most homeowners don’t think about until it’s too late. Grading issues, drainage problems, underground utilities, and tree roots all affect how and where we install your fence. We plan for that upfront so your fence doesn’t sag, lean, or rot out in five years.
Most residential fence installations in Selden require a permit from the Town of Brookhaven. If your fence is over a certain height or located near the street or property line, the town wants to review it before you build.
The permit process isn’t complicated, but it does require a site plan, proof of property boundaries, and sometimes a survey. We handle that for you. We submit the paperwork, wait for approval, and make sure the installation meets local code.
Skipping the permit is a bad idea. If the town finds out, they can make you tear the fence down and start over. That’s expensive and frustrating, and it’s completely avoidable if you just pull the permit upfront.
In Selden, NY, you’re looking at $12 to $40 per linear foot depending on material, height, and site conditions. A basic four-foot wood fence with no gates runs on the lower end. A six-foot vinyl privacy fence with multiple gates and custom posts runs higher.
We give you free fencing estimates that break down every cost before we start. You’ll see exactly what you’re paying for materials, labor, permits, and extras like gates or post caps. No vague ranges, no “we’ll figure it out later” pricing.
The cheapest bid isn’t always the best value. If someone’s quoting you $8 per foot for a privacy fence, they’re either using garbage materials, skipping the permit, or rushing the install. You’ll pay for it later when the fence leans, rots, or falls over in the first windstorm.
Most residential fence installations in Selden take two to five days depending on the size of your property and the type of fence. A simple 100-foot wood fence might take two days. A 300-foot vinyl privacy fence with multiple gates and grading work might take a full week.
Weather affects the timeline, especially if we’re setting posts in concrete. We’re not going to pour concrete in the rain or install panels in 40-mile-per-hour winds. If we have to pause for weather, we’ll let you know and reschedule as soon as conditions improve.
We don’t drag jobs out. Once we start, we finish. You won’t have a half-installed fence sitting in your yard for two weeks while we bounce between other jobs. We schedule your project, show up when we say we will, and complete the work on the timeline we gave you.
Yes, but we verify the exact property line before we dig. Building even a few inches over the line creates legal problems with your neighbor and the town. If they complain, you might have to move the entire fence at your own expense.
We recommend getting a survey if you don’t have a recent one. A survey costs a few hundred dollars and gives you the exact boundaries of your property. It’s worth it to avoid a dispute later.
If you and your neighbor agree to share the fence, get that agreement in writing before we start. We’ve seen too many situations where one neighbor pays for the fence, the other neighbor benefits, and then five years later there’s an argument about who’s responsible for repairs. Clear communication upfront prevents headaches down the road.
A six-foot solid panel fence gives you the most privacy. Wood and vinyl both work well. Wood costs less upfront but needs maintenance. Vinyl costs more to install but lasts longer with zero upkeep.
If you want privacy but don’t want to feel completely closed in, we can install a fence with lattice panels on top. You get the privacy at eye level but still get airflow and light above the solid section.
Selden homeowners usually go with privacy fencing because lots are close together and street traffic is constant. A solid fence blocks sightlines from neighbors and the road, cuts down on noise, and gives you a backyard that actually feels private. It’s one of the most requested upgrades in Suffolk County, and it’s one of the few home improvements that buyers will actually pay more for when you sell.
Yes. We come out, measure your property, talk through what you need, and give you a written estimate with no obligation. The estimate includes material costs, labor, permits, and any site-specific work like grading or gate installation.
We don’t do high-pressure sales or bait-and-switch pricing. The number we give you is the number you pay unless you change the scope of the project. If something unexpected comes up during the install, we talk to you before we do the work and adjust the price if needed.
Getting multiple estimates is smart. Just make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. Some contractors leave out permit costs, skip important prep work, or use cheaper materials to lower the bid. Ask what’s included, what’s not, and whether the price covers everything from start to finish. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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