Vinyl suits owners who are done with staining. It shrugs off road salt and wet springs, and most styles look the same from both yards. The posts still have to go deep in our clay, so we set them at the 42 inches Lincoln Park inspects for.
Vinyl is the choice for owners who never want to stain a fence again. It does not rot, it does not need paint, and a garden hose cleans off the road film and mildew that build up near Fort Street and Dix Highway. We install vinyl privacy, semi-privacy and picket fences for Lincoln Park and Downriver yards. Most styles look the same from both sides, which neighbors on a shared line tend to like.
Vinyl has two weak spots in Michigan, and both are about how it is built. The posts have to go deep, because frost will lift a short post in our clay no matter what the fence is made of. Lincoln Park checks every hole at 42 inches before the concrete is poured. Vinyl panels also catch wind like a sail, so gate posts and end posts get steel or aluminum inserts where the panel calls for it. In very cold weather, vinyl can crack if it is hit hard, so we keep it clear of the spot where the snow from the driveway gets piled.
Vinyl costs more than wood up front and less over the years, since there is nothing to seal. If a panel is damaged, it is usually swapped as a whole, so we note the brand and style on your paperwork to make a future match easier. A free estimate shows you vinyl and wood side by side for the same footage.
Vinyl fences in Lincoln Park: common questions
Does vinyl fence hold up in Michigan winters?
Yes, when the posts are set below frost depth. The panels do not mind snow or salt. They can crack if hit hard in deep cold, so keep the snow blower and shovels off them.
Can vinyl fence go on a shared property line?
Yes. In Lincoln Park the fence still has to follow the city rules, and the plot plan or survey shows where the line is. Most vinyl styles look the same from both yards.
Can a vinyl fence be painted later?
It can, with paint made for vinyl, but then it needs repainting. Try washing it first, since dirt and mildew make vinyl look more faded than it is.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.