There are several compelling reasons to fence your rural property. First, a fence keeps your property secure from intruders. If you have animals on the property, a fence is the easiest way to prevent them from straying onto neighbouring property. Below are some pointers to help you execute your rural fencing project. 

Determine The Required Fences

Conduct a preliminary assessment to determine the fence required on your property. In most cases, your rural property could need more than one fence. For instance: 

• Consider chain link fences to protect your property from stray animals such as feral cats and pigs.
• If you are concerned about burglars, incorporate electric or razor fencing. Alternatively, you could build a brick perimeter wall.
• Wire fencing should help you contain animals within specific areas on the farm. Avoid barbed wire fences since they could injure the animals.
• Live fences can significantly improve the property's appeal. For instance, you could plant them around the house or integrate them with the perimeter fence.  

Assess The Property Before The Installation

Examine the property before installing the fence. For instance, map out the location of utility lines to determine if you will damage underground water, gas, and power lines when installing the fence. If you will, the best alternative would be to relocate the utility lines before installing the fence. What are the soil conditions on the property? You could require specialised equipment such as breakers and augers to help you drill holes to plant poles. Have you had your property surveyed? If not, you could be unsure about the boundaries. As such, you risk encroaching on your neighbour's property. The best approach would be to ask a surveyor to help you identify the property boundaries. This way, you avoid conflict with your neighbours. 

Consider Professional Help 

Although fencing projects can be exciting, you should always consider professional help when installing a fence. The professional can significantly ease the fencing work. For instance, they could help you compare the quality of the different fencing products on sale. For example, when installing a chain link fence, the fencing contractor could help you assess the gauge and durability of the various fences. The contractor also helps you choose fencing poles. For instance, wooden poles must be pressure-treated to protect them from weather and pest damage. The contractor also assists you in selecting the shape and species of the wooden post. Experienced contractors also offer guarantees and warranties. Therefore, they offer free repairs if the fence develops defects such as sagging or rotting.