The short version
- A fence is a long, visible project. A finished one is the best ad you have, so photograph every job.
- Answer the questions customers ask first: material, height, permits and property lines.
- Post in late winter, before the spring rush fills your schedule.
- 2 or 3 posts a week is enough: one finished fence, one tip, one crew or schedule post.
A family wants a yard for the dog, a privacy line from the neighbors or a pool fence that meets the rules. They ask around, then check Facebook for who's building fences near them. Fence company social media post ideas put your finished work in front of them.
Here are 16 posts to edit and use as they are. Landscapers and decks come up a lot in the same conversation, so see lawn care post ideas and concrete contractor post ideas.
What fence company social media post ideas need to do
Customers want straight lines, solid posts and no surprises about cost or boundaries. Your page should show the first two and speak plainly about the third.
- Photograph every fence from an end, so the line shows.
- Name the material, height and town in the caption.
- Explain one decision per post: gate placement, height, finish.
- Show your lead time honestly.
Finished fence post ideas
These carry your page. Post one a week from spring through fall.
Privacy fence reveal
New 6-foot cedar privacy fence on [street]. The owners wanted quiet and a safe yard for the kids. Thank you, [first name], for letting us build it.
Photo: The fence from one end, in morning light.
Gate close up
Details people notice: heavy-duty hinges, a self-closing latch and a gate that swings freely. We build ours to last.
Photo: A gate latch and hinge, close up.
Pool fence
A pool fence has rules about height and latches. We build to local code and we'll walk you through it. Here's one we finished in [neighborhood].
Photo: A fenced pool area from the yard.
Before and after yard
Open yard on the left. Fenced and safe for the dog on the right. Same afternoon, same corner.
Photo: Same angle, before and after.
Material and planning post ideas
Most customers don't know the difference between wood, vinyl and aluminum until you tell them. Do it in posts.
Wood or vinyl
Wood looks warm and needs staining over time. Vinyl costs more upfront and rarely needs maintenance. Tell us how you use your yard and we'll help you pick.
Photo: 2 fence samples side by side.
Chain link isn't dead
Chain link is the quickest and most budget-friendly way to enclose a yard. A coated finish looks better than people expect. Ask us for a quote.
Photo: A new black chain link fence.
Height rules
Many towns limit fence height in front yards. Check before you buy. We know the rules in [town] and will tell you what's allowed.
Photo: A tape measure against a fence post.
Which side faces out
Good side out is the nice side facing your neighbor. It's a common question and the rules vary by town. We'll check yours.
Photo: A fence section with both sides shown.
Install day, property line and schedule post ideas
Show what happens between the quote and the finished fence. It builds trust and cuts down the 'when are you coming?' texts.
Call before you dig
Before we dig, we call to have underground lines marked. Free, and it keeps everyone safe. Every fence starts there.
Photo: Spray-painted utility marks on a lawn.
Know your property line
Not sure where your property line is? Check your survey before the fence goes up. We can build to your markers, but we can't decide where the line is.
Photo: A survey stake in the grass.
Post day
Post day on [street]. Holes dug, posts set and concrete curing. Panels go up tomorrow.
Photo: A row of posts, level and ready.
Open spots
We have openings for fence installs the week of [date] in [town]. Message us your yard measurements and we'll send a quote.
Photo: The crew loading panels at the shop.
Satisfied customers walk neighbors to your door. Ask for a review when the last gate swings shut.
Repair, storm and crew post ideas
Storm damage repair
Wind took down a few panels on [street]? We can usually repair a section without replacing the whole fence. Send us a photo.
Photo: A leaning section next to a straight one.
Stain or seal
A new wood fence should be stained or sealed within the first year. We can do it for you, or tell you what to buy.
Photo: A roller on fresh stain.
Meet the crew
Meet [name], our crew lead. [He/She] has set thousands of posts in [county] and still checks every line with a string.
Photo: The lead with a string line.
Dog-proof gates
Got a digger? We can set the bottom board below grade and add a gate latch the dog can't open. Ask us about it.
Photo: A latch set high on a gate.
A simple week of fence posts
Pick 3 a week. The weekly Facebook posting schedule shows how to keep it up.
3 posts a week
- MonFinished fencePhoto from the end of the line.
- WedPlanning tipMaterial, height or property line.
- FriCrew or scheduleA face or your next open date.
What makes a fence page look empty
Do
- Post finished fences every week in season.
- Mention permits and lead times honestly.
- Show straight lines and clean gates.
- Ask before you show someone's yard.
Don't
- Post unfinished fences in bad light.
- Give legal advice on property lines.
- Promise a start date you can't hold.
- Show a house number or a license plate.
