Does adding a chain link fence add value to your home?

Chain-link fencing may not raise your property value, but you can purchase fencing materials from Shur-Way Building Center in Vancouver, WA no matter what your fencing needs are! A typical chain link fence isn't going to do much for your home's market value.

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How New Fencing Affects Your Home Value

Like any other home improvement project, adding a fence to your property will almost always affect the property value. Whether it raises or lowers your property value depends on a few different factors. To determine whether or not the new fence will raise or lower your property value, consider first the purpose of your fence.

The Purpose of Your Fence

Homeowners add fences to their properties for all kinds of different reasons. The purpose of your fence will greatly affect the design of it which can, in turn, affect its effect on your property value. Are you looking to add a fence to your property for more privacy? Are you primarily looking to add an additional security measure to your home? Is it for the look of the fence? Do you need to keep dogs in the yard? The purpose of your fence determines its design. A privacy fence looks a lot different from a chain-link fence just meant to keep a small dog in the yard. A security fence in the front yard that reduces the curb appeal of your home may reduce the property value unless the buyer also wants that sort of security. A lot of the value of your home depends on a buyer’s preferences.

How Do Fences Affect Home Value?

Fences affect home value in quite a few different ways.

Fence Position

A strategically-placed fence can increase your home’s value. For example, if you have a less-than-desirable view from the backyard, building a tall privacy fence can increase the home’s value when it’s time to sell. However, if you have a poorly-placed fence in your front yard that diminishes the curb appeal of your beautiful home, you could lower your property value.

Fence Material

A typical chain link fence isn’t going to do much for your home’s market value. Ask any real estate agent, buyers are much more likely to go for a house with a fence made from high-quality materials and with an aesthetic appeal. There are benefits to different fence materials and a professional at Shur-Way Building Center can help you identify which fence material is best for your home and yard.

Fence Installation

An improperly-installed fence will likely lower your property value. That’s why it’s incredibly important that you hire a local contractor with fencing experience to install your new fence.

Buyer Intent

One of the most important factors that determines whether a fence will affect your home value is the appeal to potential buyers. If a buyer has small children or pets, they will likely want to purchase some real estate with proper fencing on the property line. However, if a buyer is looking to tear-down and rebuild or expand the property, an existing fence will just be more work for them in the long run. However, attractive fences made from wood, vinyl, and wrought iron add more resale value than chain link fences do.

How Can Shur-Way Building Center Help with your Fencing Project?

If you’re looking to add wood fencing to your home or you are starting a fence repair project, come to Shur-Way Building Center in Vancouver for a fair price on your fencing material. Our experts can give you tips on which type of coated finish will look best with your property and tips on proper fencing installation. We are following all state and CDC-recommended guidelines concerning the spread of COVID-19. Call today to ask questions or get a free estimate on materials for your new custom fencing!

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Permitted Development For Outbuildings

New rules regarding whether or not you can extend or add to your home without having to apply for planning permission for an outbuilding came into force on 1 October 2008. The New limits and conditions for what is allowed without the need for planning permission apply largely to the dimensions of the proposed addition, its position in relation to the house and its proximity to the boundaries of the property. Under the new regulations constructing an outbuilding that is not within designated land is considered permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, providing it meets the following limits and conditions: An outbuilding can not be constructed on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation. Outbuildings and garages to be single storey with maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of four metres with a dual pitched roof or three metres for any other roof. Maximum height of 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within two metres of a boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.No verandas, balconies or raised platforms. No more than half the area of land around the "original house"* would be covered by additions or other buildings. In National Parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites the maximum area to be covered by buildings, enclosures, containers and pools more than 20 metres from house to be limited to 10 square metres. On designated land buildings, enclosures, containers and pools at the side of properties will require planning permission.

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