Aluminum and Steel Fence Installation in Belleville, IL

Our aluminum and steel fence installation in Belleville, IL provides elegant, low maintenance security for yards, pools, and front entries. We offer ornamental styles that mimic wrought iron without the rust or heavy upkeep. Legendary Fence Company Belleville installs sturdy metal fences with secure gates that enhance your property line while keeping kids and pets protected.

Legendary Fence Company Belleville provides professional aluminum fence throughout Belleville, IL, Illinois and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 618-765-4229 or request your free quote.

Durable Aluminum and Steel Fences for Belleville Homes and Businesses

If you live or work in Belleville, you already know how tough our seasons can be on a fence. From humid summers and clay soil to winter freeze and thaw cycles, materials are constantly tested. Legendary Fence Company Belleville focuses on aluminum and steel fence installation that holds up to local conditions, looks clean and modern, and fits right into Belleville neighborhoods like Dutch Hollow, Signal Hill, and around East Main Street.

Aluminum fence is ideal if you want a low maintenance solution that will not rust. It is popular for pool enclosures in Belleville, around new builds near Green Mount Road, and for decorative front yard fencing on older homes. Steel fence is the better choice when you need heavier security or stronger containment, such as for commercial lots, alleys behind rental properties, or properties with large dogs.

We help you choose between aluminum and steel based on what you want the fence to do. If your priority is appearance and easy upkeep, aluminum is usually the best choice. If you are more concerned with strength against impact, a steel fence might make more sense. Legendary Fence Company Belleville will walk the property with you, look at slopes, driveways, and utilities, and then propose a layout that works with the way you use your yard instead of just drawing a straight line on a plot map.

How Our Aluminum and Steel Fence Installation Process Works

Our installation process is organized so your yard is not torn up longer than necessary and the fence comes out level and secure.

1. Site visit and measurement: A fence specialist from Legendary Fence Company Belleville meets you on site, measures all fence lines with a tape and wheel, checks for slopes, and locates obstacles like tree roots, concrete pads, and existing retaining walls. We also note any special areas, such as access paths for trash bins or mower clearance.

2. Utility marking and layout: Before digging, we call in utility locates (JULIE) to mark gas, electric, cable, and water. We then mark the fence line with string and paint, adjust for property pins, and confirm gate locations with you so gates align with walkways and driveways.

3. Post hole digging and setting: For aluminum and steel fences in Belleville clay soil, we typically dig 24 to 30 inch deep post holes, deeper in areas with more frost movement or softer backfill soil. We set posts in concrete and check each one for plumb in two directions. On slopes, we decide whether to step or rack the fence, depending on the style you choose.

4. Panel and rail installation: Once the concrete cures enough for stability, we attach aluminum or steel panels or rails. With aluminum, panels usually rack to follow slopes. With steel, we may step the panels for a clean, tiered appearance. We fasten using corrosion resistant hardware so you do not face early rusting around connectors.

5. Gates and hardware: We hang gates last so we can fine tune their swing and latch alignment. For pool or security applications, we install self closing hinges and lockable latches, and we confirm they are compliant with any applicable safety rules. We then do a full walk through with you to address any small adjustments immediately.

Aluminum and Steel Styles, Heights, and Options

You have more flexibility with aluminum and steel fence than most people expect. Legendary Fence Company Belleville helps you choose a look that fits your property and your budget.

Aluminum fence options: • Styles: Flat top, spear top, alternating picket heights, and styles that mimic traditional wrought iron without the rust. Many Belleville homeowners choose a flat top in the front yard and a more open spear top for the backyard to keep views open. • Heights: Common heights are 4 feet for front yards, 4 or 5 feet for pool enclosures (depending on code), and 5 or 6 feet for side and back yards. We can also install shorter decorative sections on retaining walls. • Colors and finishes: Black is the most popular in Belleville because it blends into landscaping, but bronze and white are also available. Powder coated aluminum resists chipping and fading under our strong summer sun.

Steel fence options: • Styles: Steel fences can look nearly identical to aluminum ornamental fences or can be configured with heavier pickets and tighter spacing for security. Commercial properties along West Main and IL-15 often choose a higher gauge steel for stronger perimeter control. • Heights: Residential steel is usually 4 to 6 feet. Security applications can go taller, and we can integrate anti climb features where needed. • Coatings: Most steel fences we install are galvanized and then powder coated to slow rust, a must in areas with sprinkler systems or near road salt.

Add on options include puppy pickets (extra pickets at the bottom to keep small pets in), decorative scrolls or rings, arched gates, and lockable latches. If you are upgrading from an older chain link fence, we can often reuse general layout and gate locations while giving you a cleaner, more upscale aluminum fence.

What Affects Aluminum Fence and Steel Fence Pricing in Belleville

Many homeowners ask for a per foot price before we see the property. While we can give a rough range, the final cost of an aluminum or steel fence in Belleville depends on several specific factors on your lot.

1. Fence length and height: Longer runs and taller fences use more material and posts, which increases cost. Two 50 foot runs are usually less expensive per foot than five short, cut up sections with several corners and gates.

2. Slope and terrain: Belleville has plenty of properties with noticeable grade changes. Slopes often require stepping or racking panels and may require deeper or larger diameter post holes. Rocky areas, tree roots, or existing concrete can add labor time.

3. Style and material choice: Aluminum is generally lighter and sometimes less expensive than equivalent ornamental steel, especially for residential projects. However, heavy grade steel can be more cost effective than premium aluminum in high security applications. Decorative details like finials, rings, and arched gates also influence price.

4. Gates and hardware: Walk gates, double drive gates, and extra wide vehicle gates each have different hardware and bracing requirements. Self closing pool gates and keyed or digital locks add cost but are important for safety and security.

5. Removal of old fence: Taking down and hauling away chain link, wood, or damaged metal fencing requires labor and disposal fees. Legendary Fence Company Belleville can include this in our quote so you know the full project cost up front.

During your estimate, we break down the influences on price so you can see where you may want to invest, such as stronger steel near an alley, and where you can save, such as a simpler aluminum profile along a side yard that is rarely seen.

Local Considerations: Codes, Pools, and Property Lines

Aluminum and steel fence installation in Belleville is not just about looks. There are local rules and practical issues to handle correctly.

Pool fence codes: If your fence will enclose a pool or hot tub, we discuss applicable barrier requirements with you, such as minimum height, maximum spacing between pickets, gate self closing and self latching hardware, and latch height. Many homeowners choose a 54 inch or 60 inch aluminum fence around pools to satisfy common safety standards. We also look at how close the fence can be to the water line and where gates should be placed to avoid conflicts with pool covers or equipment.

Property lines: In many older Belleville neighborhoods, property pins may be buried or missing. We recommend that you verify your lot lines, especially if your new aluminum or steel fence will be close to a neighbor's driveway or garage. We can work with a current survey or under your clear instructions to stay a few inches inside your line to reduce the chance of disputes.

Drainage and neighbors: Certain parts of Belleville have drainage swales running along the rear lot lines. We plan fence placement to preserve drainage, since blocking water can create problems for you and your neighbors. Open picket designs in aluminum or steel are great in these areas because they do not trap water or debris the way some solid fences can.

HOA and aesthetic guidelines: In newer subdivisions near Scott Air Force Base and along IL-161, homeowners associations may limit fence heights, colors, and styles. Legendary Fence Company Belleville can help you select an aluminum fence style that meets HOA rules while still giving you the privacy or containment you need.

Why Belleville Residents Choose Legendary Fence Company Belleville

Working with a local installer who understands Belleville soil, weather, and housing stock makes a difference in how long your aluminum or steel fence will last. Legendary Fence Company Belleville has installed fences around brick bungalows, post war ranch homes, historic properties, and newer developments, so we know how to tie a new fence into existing garages, patios, and retaining walls without creating awkward gaps.

We focus on careful layout before we dig any holes. That means thinking through how trash cans will move from the backyard to the street, where snow tends to pile up from plows, and how delivery trucks might need to access a driveway. In many Belleville alleys, we recommend steel for rear gates that face potential vehicle contact and aluminum for side yards where corrosion resistance and appearance are more important than impact resistance.

Communication is central to how we work. You will know when we are scheduled to start, how long the aluminum or steel fence installation is expected to take, and what we need from you, such as clearing the fence line of personal items or pets. During installation, we keep the site as tidy as possible and remove leftover materials when we are finished.

Most important, we stand behind our work. Aluminum and steel materials come with manufacturer warranties on the finish, and we provide workmanship coverage on installation. If you notice a loose post, a dragging gate, or a latch that feels off after the job, you can call us and we will address it. Our goal is that your aluminum or steel fence looks like it belongs on your Belleville property and continues to perform well for years.