When a potential homebuyer is looking at homes, they could be reluctant to purchase one if it doesn’t have the fence they’re looking for. With added privacy, home security, and protection for their pets, many homebuyers find that fences are an invaluable aspect of a home. If you’re getting ready to sell your home and you don’t already have a fence, or your fence is dilapidated, you might find your home sitting on the market longer than you would like it to. Even if you’re not interested in selling your home anytime soon, you may be looking for ways to increase its value; adding a fence could be a perfect option.
Of course, not every fencing option will provide that boost in home equity that you’re looking for. Wood privacy fences and iron fences will typically net a profit of at least 50% of the material and installation costs in resale. On the other hand, choosing a fencing option of lesser quality like a chainlink fence will result in minimal value increase. Why? Homeowners are looking for the features of a high-quality fence. If you’re looking for a fence that will provide value to your home, select one of these choices.
Wood Privacy Fences
Wood privacy fences provide everything a potential homebuyer is looking for in a fence – privacy, durability, and aesthetics. Not only will a wood privacy fence shield your yard and home from your neighbors and passerbys, but it will also keep any pets contained in your yard. Wood privacy fences come in a wide variety of styles, including vertical or horizontal alignment, and they can be stained to complement the exterior of your home.
Iron Fences
Iron fences can add uncapped valued to your home. Because they’re made with metal, you can expect your iron fence to last for the lifetime of your home. The major drawbacks to iron fences are they don’t provide as much privacy as a wood privacy fence, and if you have very small pets you will need to add wire mesh to keep them in your backyard.
If you’re ready to add a fence to your home to increase its value, look no further than Austin’s premier fence installers Sierra Fence! Give us a call today for a free fencing consultation.
