Metal Fences in Phoenix: Wrought Iron, Aluminum, and Pool Fencing

Metal has immediate and clear benefits for any homeowner seeking out a new fence for their home. For one, it's got strength, especially wrought iron and steel, but any metal fence should be able to handle the monsoons of the Valley as long as it's properly installed. On the other hand, the hot, dry climate can also make fires a real threat and a real problem for wood fencing. In Phoenix, metal fences are common in a number of different types and alloys. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular.

• Phoenix Wrought Iron Fence: The most popular request we receive for Phoenix fence installation is for wrought iron fencing, beating out even traditional wood fencing. This fence is, by definition, customized, lasts a lifetime, and is among the pricier fencing materials out there. Whether specially coated or allowed to attain a natural patina, wrought iron fencing is a beautiful fencing material. Plus, wrought iron fencing can be an absolutely stunning addition to your landscaping for larger properties in conjunction with a stone retaining wall. That said, its association with larger properties has more to do with the correlating costs more than any inherent design features or preferences. Many homeowners elect to install a wrought iron gate or front door for its custom design.

• Phoenix Aluminum Fence:Aluminum has been the chief competitor of residential wood fencing. Available in a number of different finishes with the versatility to match wood, aluminum fences have expanded from their origins in the commercial market. In Phoenix, aluminum fences often need to be purchased with a slightly thicker gauge to endure the strong wind. If you are, in fact, looking for a wood substitute, you might also want to check out the benefits of vinyl fencing.

• Phoenix Pool Fence: A niche fence that is a natural fit for many Phoenix homeowners, the name explains it all. If you own a pool without a pool fence you may be leaving yourself vulnerable to a number of different problems. First and foremost, child safety and pool fences go hand-in-hand. If you have children or have children at your home, you need a pool fence to provide the first line of general pool safety. Phoenix pool fences range widely in quality, thickness, and cost. Parents often opt for a basic pool fence that is designed to last for only a few years until their children are grown.

  Sadly, without a pool fence, you can even be leaving yourself vulnerable to lawsuits. Neighbors, guests, even trespassers can fall into the pool and end up suing you for negligence. Naturally, many of these lawsuits get thrown out of court, but some involve more extended legal action and, either way, it's a hassle you don't want to deal with.

• Phoenix Chain Link Fence:Chain link fences, in Phoenix, are almost purely functional. Though some homeowners can find them pleasing, the general consensus makes them far from the most beautiful fencing option out there. On the other hand, chain link fences are great for pet containment (and child safety) at a very affordable price. Plus, if you're not crazy about the look of chain link, you can always add on rolled fencing to the chain link or order colored chain link to enhance the look of the otherwise drab appearance.

Cost of Phoenix Metal Fence Installations:As with any fence, the cost of your project will be greatly influenced by the size of your fence and the contractor you choose to install it. That said, some fencing materials are generally more expensive than others. If you're not yet set on your metal, or are trying to determine what you can afford, here are some basic numbers so you can plan ahead. As a rule, however, you shouldn't completely dismiss any fencing material until you get estimates from ServiceMagic professional fence builders.

Phoenix Wrought Iron Fence: Average—$5,200, Recent Projects—$9,000, $2,000, $3,500

Phoenix Aluminum Fence: Average—$3,400, Recent Projects—$5,000

Phoenix Pool Fence: Average—$1,000

Phoenix Chain Link Fence: Average—$2,200, Recent Projects—$5,000, $900