American Fork, Utah
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Fences, decks, pergolas and shade structures for American Fork yards, with posts set deep enough for soft silt and anchored for real Wasatch Front windstorms.
“They installed a concrete patio and pathway, decking, mulch beds, fencing, sprinklers, sod, etc…It is quality work all around!”
“I will definitely use you again for any future landscaping needs.”
Fencing, Decks and Pergolas in American Fork
American Fork has a simple fence rule worth knowing before you buy materials. Under City Code 17.5.115, any fence or wall taller than 48 inches needs a plan sent to the Building Division and a permit before it goes up. Most privacy fences are taller than that. The code also limits height on some parts of a lot, so where the fence runs matters as much as how tall it is.
The ground is the next question. On the flats, posts sit in lakebed silt that turns soft when it is wet, so a shallow post can lean after a wet spring. Near the canyon mouth, the auger can hit cobbles and boulders, and one post hole can eat half a morning. We dig a test hole before we quote, so the price matches the dig you really have.
Wind is real here too. In March 2012 a storm sent gusts up to 60 mph along the Wasatch Front, and American Fork homes lost roof shingles. A pergola or a solid fence acts like a sail in that kind of wind. We size the posts, footings and hardware for it, and we build shade with gaps that let air move through.
American Fork sits at the foot of Timpanogos where the river comes out of the canyon, so one town runs from soft lakebed silt that ponds and settles on the flats to boulder ground at the canyon mouth, all watered on the city's metered PI schedule.
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The American Fork challenges
Privacy fences, tall walls and some screens cross the 48-inch line. American Fork wants a plan and a permit before they go up. Skipping it can mean a stop order or a fence you have to cut down. We send the plan in and wait for the permit.
Wet lakebed silt does not grip a post well. Set one shallow in that soil and it leans after the first wet winter. We dig deeper and set posts in concrete with gravel at the bottom so water drains away from the wood or steel.
A solid-roof pergola can lift in a big windstorm. We use footings sized for the structure, metal brackets at the posts and open slats or louvers where they fit, so wind passes through instead of shoving the whole thing toward the neighbor's yard.
Newer attached homes near I-15 and the FrontRunner station usually have an HOA with rules on fence style and color. Many older streets near downtown have no HOA at all. If you have one, we read the rules with you before we order any material.
The J&H approach
We measure, draw the fence or deck, and send it to the Building Division when the height or size calls for it. Material gets ordered after the plan is set, so nothing sits in your driveway for weeks.
On the silt we dig deeper footings. Near the canyon we break through rock or shift a post a few inches to miss a boulder. Every post gets checked for plumb before the concrete sets up.
Decks and pergolas face hard summer sun and the odd big windstorm. We pick boards and finishes that handle UV, use coated or stainless fasteners and tie every post to its footing with a metal bracket.
What homeowners say
"We had a really big project (full lot project) and a crazy timeline, and Jackson and his team were awesome. They are very efficient, work hard to get things done quick, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Great company. Great guys. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs."
"Jackson and his crew did a phenomenal job on our back yard. I had a vision and they brought it to life. We had them do a retaining wall, grading, underground trampoline, sprinkler system, and sod. They met deadlines, communication was on point, and the whole crew was friendly.…"
"…The job was completed quickly without sacrificing quality, and the results exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help."
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