Top Notch Fence descends from four generations of hands-on craftsmanship servicing all areas with any style of fence. Specialists in Custom Wood Fences, Chain Link Fences, Maintenance Free Fences and Ornamental Iron Fences. We can accommodate any residential or commercial fencing need. Call for a free estimates today! Top Notch Fence Co. offers the best quality products and installation available in fencing and arbors. We offer an extensive variety of fence types, styles and materials as well as custom work. From conception to completion, our innovative team will ensure that your new fence will provide you with lasting enjoyment.
"Top Notch is right!!!! The team at top Notch - knocked it out of the park with rework walk through, educating and listening to plan details and needs! The professionalism started right at the bid process-explaining the who and what drives their team to excellence, and high quality assurance of work done right, even going the extra mile with our neighbors by repair and adjustments, and add-ons that relieve the neighbors expectations by going the extra mile to insure there experience with a neighbor getting a fence was met with the I do that because it's the right thing to do at no charge! So greatfull to this "Top Notch" crew - oh it was done in a day with excellent clean up!!!"
Robert T on July 2024
Top Notch Fence descends from four generations of hands-on craftsmanship servicing all areas with any style of fence. Specialists in Custom Wood Fences, Chain Link Fences, Maintenance Free Fences and Ornamental Iron Fences. We can accommodate any residential or commercial fencing need. Call for a free estimates today! Top Notch Fence Co. offers the best quality products and installation available in fencing and arbors. We offer an extensive variety of fence types, styles and materials as well as custom work. From conception to completion, our innovative team will ensure that your new fence will provide you with lasting enjoyment.
"Top Notch is right!!!! The team at top Notch - knocked it out of the park with rework walk through, educating and listening to plan details and needs! The professionalism started right at the bid process-explaining the who and what drives their team to excellence, and high quality assurance of work done right, even going the extra mile with our neighbors by repair and adjustments, and add-ons that relieve the neighbors expectations by going the extra mile to insure there experience with a neighbor getting a fence was met with the I do that because it's the right thing to do at no charge! So greatfull to this "Top Notch" crew - oh it was done in a day with excellent clean up!!!"
Robert T on July 2024
At Northland Fence, we believe a fence should enhance your property’s security and curb appeal—not become an expensive, high-maintenance regret. That’s why we offer top-tier ornamental steel, vinyl, and black chain link fencing designed to last for decades. Some companies still push warping, rotting wood fences or flimsy, dent-prone aluminum fencing, but we know better. Wood may start out looking great, but give it a few brutal Minnesota winters, and you’ll be dealing with splinters, sagging boards, and endless repairs. As for cheap aluminum? One storm, a stray baseball, or even a strong gust of wind can leave it bent and battered. We also retired galvanized chain link fencing years ago—just like many HOAs did. Let’s be honest: while it was once the standard, it’s now an eyesore. If you’re matching an existing galvanized fence, that’s understandable. But when the neighbors upgrade, do you really want to be the last house on the block with a dull, rusting relic? Instead, our sleek black chain link fences provide a modern, HOA-friendly alternative that blends seamlessly into any landscape. At Northland Fence, we stand by quality, durability, and craftsmanship. No subcontractors. No cheap materials. No gimmicks. Just expert fence installation backed by industry-leading warranties and financing options to fit any budget. When it’s time to invest in a fence, don’t settle for something that will become a neighborhood eyesore. Choose Northland Fence—where quality meets longevity, and style never takes a backseat to function.
"I will be recommending Northland Fence to everyone! From the first phone call I made with Josalyn, Rachel and Brittany to the building team Larissa, Michael, Cooper, Jaxson and Josh they were BEYOND professional, nice, prompt, respectful and hardworking. Our fence is perfect and everything we wanted. Whoever is in charge is VERY lucky to have people and a team like this. Outstanding! It’s hard to find good workers and people now a days and this team is special. Thank you Northland Fence team for really completing our forever home and just being all around great. 10/10 experience!"
Courtney M on April 2025
At Northland Fence, we believe a fence should enhance your property’s security and curb appeal—not become an expensive, high-maintenance regret. That’s why we offer top-tier ornamental steel, vinyl, and black chain link fencing designed to last for decades. Some companies still push warping, rotting wood fences or flimsy, dent-prone aluminum fencing, but we know better. Wood may start out looking great, but give it a few brutal Minnesota winters, and you’ll be dealing with splinters, sagging boards, and endless repairs. As for cheap aluminum? One storm, a stray baseball, or even a strong gust of wind can leave it bent and battered. We also retired galvanized chain link fencing years ago—just like many HOAs did. Let’s be honest: while it was once the standard, it’s now an eyesore. If you’re matching an existing galvanized fence, that’s understandable. But when the neighbors upgrade, do you really want to be the last house on the block with a dull, rusting relic? Instead, our sleek black chain link fences provide a modern, HOA-friendly alternative that blends seamlessly into any landscape. At Northland Fence, we stand by quality, durability, and craftsmanship. No subcontractors. No cheap materials. No gimmicks. Just expert fence installation backed by industry-leading warranties and financing options to fit any budget. When it’s time to invest in a fence, don’t settle for something that will become a neighborhood eyesore. Choose Northland Fence—where quality meets longevity, and style never takes a backseat to function.
"I will be recommending Northland Fence to everyone! From the first phone call I made with Josalyn, Rachel and Brittany to the building team Larissa, Michael, Cooper, Jaxson and Josh they were BEYOND professional, nice, prompt, respectful and hardworking. Our fence is perfect and everything we wanted. Whoever is in charge is VERY lucky to have people and a team like this. Outstanding! It’s hard to find good workers and people now a days and this team is special. Thank you Northland Fence team for really completing our forever home and just being all around great. 10/10 experience!"
Courtney M on April 2025
We will make any project our best project.
"Horrible communication. Delayed work for months which cost us a lot of money. Brandon and Detailed by Design are not upfront about costs and their ability to complete projects on time. We met with the owner Brandon to address all the issues and finally agreed to a resolution which would have still been a loss to us however he reneged at the last minute and did not pay to replace the old furnace he tried to pass off as new. If you choose to use this business, check all receipts on "new" appliances they say they installed. We reported this business to the Department of Labor because of the shoddy work in installing the furnace and because the furnace was old when we paid for a new furnace. The dept of labor confirmed they were not licensed to install the furnace. We paid for a new furnace ourselves and a licensed contractor to install it. Overall a lot of issues and an absolute nightmare. We are still working on recouping some of our costs from this business."
Funmi O on June 2021
We will make any project our best project.
"Horrible communication. Delayed work for months which cost us a lot of money. Brandon and Detailed by Design are not upfront about costs and their ability to complete projects on time. We met with the owner Brandon to address all the issues and finally agreed to a resolution which would have still been a loss to us however he reneged at the last minute and did not pay to replace the old furnace he tried to pass off as new. If you choose to use this business, check all receipts on "new" appliances they say they installed. We reported this business to the Department of Labor because of the shoddy work in installing the furnace and because the furnace was old when we paid for a new furnace. The dept of labor confirmed they were not licensed to install the furnace. We paid for a new furnace ourselves and a licensed contractor to install it. Overall a lot of issues and an absolute nightmare. We are still working on recouping some of our costs from this business."
Funmi O on June 2021
Visit our 12-acre nursery, landscape and garden center to enjoy one of the largest selections of nursery stock, landscape supplies, gardening gifts and other items in the midwest. We stock over 12,000 different and inspiring garden products. Enjoy shopping at Otten Bros. in an all-season, all-weather greenhouse and garden center.
Visit our 12-acre nursery, landscape and garden center to enjoy one of the largest selections of nursery stock, landscape supplies, gardening gifts and other items in the midwest. We stock over 12,000 different and inspiring garden products. Enjoy shopping at Otten Bros. in an all-season, all-weather greenhouse and garden center.
we build decks and wood fences ,repairs,post replacement ,stair additions,railings,
"I called and asked a question about posts holding up my back deck, as to what needed to be done with them before they were covered up partly with dirt. Troy got back to me within minutes with a text explaining what was needed depending on what kind of posts they were. Then he informed me he was booked up for the rest of 2018. You can bet I'll contact him again if I need to do anything with the deck next year. I was impressed that he got right back to me even if it wasn't going to mean business for him."
Patrick D on October 2018
we build decks and wood fences ,repairs,post replacement ,stair additions,railings,
"I called and asked a question about posts holding up my back deck, as to what needed to be done with them before they were covered up partly with dirt. Troy got back to me within minutes with a text explaining what was needed depending on what kind of posts they were. Then he informed me he was booked up for the rest of 2018. You can bet I'll contact him again if I need to do anything with the deck next year. I was impressed that he got right back to me even if it wasn't going to mean business for him."
Patrick D on October 2018
N.C. Shegstad & Sons Ornamental Ironworks is a family owned local business that has been handed down 3 generations, and has serviced the Twin Cities for over 60 years. We are equipped with the technologies and skills in all areas of fabrication and repair. Our products are built to measure, personal preference, and style. If there is something specific you are looking for, please let us know and we will accommodate you.
"Very well, they figured out a way to do it less expensively. Looks great!"
KATHLEEN A on June 2020
N.C. Shegstad & Sons Ornamental Ironworks is a family owned local business that has been handed down 3 generations, and has serviced the Twin Cities for over 60 years. We are equipped with the technologies and skills in all areas of fabrication and repair. Our products are built to measure, personal preference, and style. If there is something specific you are looking for, please let us know and we will accommodate you.
"Very well, they figured out a way to do it less expensively. Looks great!"
KATHLEEN A on June 2020
Arko Exteriors has built its reputation on customer satisfaction. Our commitment to our customers is the cornerstone of our success. We provide professional, accurate and timely inspections to determine damage and avoid frivolous claims. We work hand in hand with our customers through the entire insurance claim process. Dealing with insurance claims can be a major hassle. Our experienced staff have built relationships with and frequently work with insurance companies. Our industry knowledge and insight on storm damage allows us to work directly with most all insurance companies. That means we’ll complete your roof repair or replacement while also keeping the entire process as smooth and simple as possible. Superior and talented craftsmen are the backbone of our company, and we’re always committed to the satisfaction of our customers. An attention to detail and thorough workmanship is what we pride ourselves on. Whether it’s having all the angles straight or just having all the light bulbs on and working, every job is equally important to us. We guarantee it!
"Our experience with Nic at Arko was top notch. He was personable, friendly and listened to what we wanted to have completed on our project. Throughout the project, he communicated well and often. Overall, we are satisfied with the final outcome of our roof being redone. The 5 stars is for Nic, I wish I could rate different aspects of our experience differently. For the crew, I'd probably give 2 to 3 stars. They laid tarps out around our house and garage, however it was windy that day and they didn't weigh them down, so they blew around and a lot of tear-off material ended up in our landscaping rock, which goes all around the house. We picked up over 200 nails when they were all done with their cleanup, which included using a leaf blower to blow off patio and driveway and blew the nails and slate into the rock, which pretty much buried the nails in the rocks since the rocks were blown around as well. When we called Nic about this, he sent Wyatt to come out with a magnet and was very thorough in the grass areas around house and found quite a few more nails. He was also very polite and friendly. In the past months since the work has been completed, we are still finding random nails and I'm sure we will find more over the years as the rocks shift. Another issue we had was when the crew was loading the shingle packs onto the roof, they were dropping them from waist level, rather then bending and setting them down. I understand they are heavy, but we now have squeaks in our house where we didn't before. It shook and rattled the house like they were going to come through the roof. We brought our concerns to Nic and he was going to relay them to the correct people. I hope its been addressed and future customers won't have the same problems. A few days after roof was done, we had a very hard rain with wind. There was some water in our garage by our furnace. Nic came out the same day and spent a large amount of time trying to figure out where it had come from. He was very thorough and took lots of pictures, went in attic of garage and on the roof. We determined it was from the wind blowing the rain sideways and through the exhaust pipe. It hasn't happened since so I am comfortable with that determination."
matt w on October 2024
Arko Exteriors has built its reputation on customer satisfaction. Our commitment to our customers is the cornerstone of our success. We provide professional, accurate and timely inspections to determine damage and avoid frivolous claims. We work hand in hand with our customers through the entire insurance claim process. Dealing with insurance claims can be a major hassle. Our experienced staff have built relationships with and frequently work with insurance companies. Our industry knowledge and insight on storm damage allows us to work directly with most all insurance companies. That means we’ll complete your roof repair or replacement while also keeping the entire process as smooth and simple as possible. Superior and talented craftsmen are the backbone of our company, and we’re always committed to the satisfaction of our customers. An attention to detail and thorough workmanship is what we pride ourselves on. Whether it’s having all the angles straight or just having all the light bulbs on and working, every job is equally important to us. We guarantee it!
"Our experience with Nic at Arko was top notch. He was personable, friendly and listened to what we wanted to have completed on our project. Throughout the project, he communicated well and often. Overall, we are satisfied with the final outcome of our roof being redone. The 5 stars is for Nic, I wish I could rate different aspects of our experience differently. For the crew, I'd probably give 2 to 3 stars. They laid tarps out around our house and garage, however it was windy that day and they didn't weigh them down, so they blew around and a lot of tear-off material ended up in our landscaping rock, which goes all around the house. We picked up over 200 nails when they were all done with their cleanup, which included using a leaf blower to blow off patio and driveway and blew the nails and slate into the rock, which pretty much buried the nails in the rocks since the rocks were blown around as well. When we called Nic about this, he sent Wyatt to come out with a magnet and was very thorough in the grass areas around house and found quite a few more nails. He was also very polite and friendly. In the past months since the work has been completed, we are still finding random nails and I'm sure we will find more over the years as the rocks shift. Another issue we had was when the crew was loading the shingle packs onto the roof, they were dropping them from waist level, rather then bending and setting them down. I understand they are heavy, but we now have squeaks in our house where we didn't before. It shook and rattled the house like they were going to come through the roof. We brought our concerns to Nic and he was going to relay them to the correct people. I hope its been addressed and future customers won't have the same problems. A few days after roof was done, we had a very hard rain with wind. There was some water in our garage by our furnace. Nic came out the same day and spent a large amount of time trying to figure out where it had come from. He was very thorough and took lots of pictures, went in attic of garage and on the roof. We determined it was from the wind blowing the rain sideways and through the exhaust pipe. It hasn't happened since so I am comfortable with that determination."
matt w on October 2024
Since 1983, Town & Country Fence has been a trusted name in fence sales and installation in the greater Twin Cities. We offer quality products, combined with great service. With hundreds of styles of fencing and matching gates to choose from it is easy to see why we call ourselves "the best name in fence." Town & Country Fence provides fencing for homes, businesses, plus do-it-yourselfers. We offer the following types of fence: • Chain link • Privacy • Wood and cedar picket • Maintenance free • Ornamental • Access control Are you undecided about what kind of fence you want? We offer design assistance absolutely free! Visit our showroom in Brooklyn Park, MN, to see our products on display. Call Town & Country Fence today for a free estimate.
"This was the worst experience we have ever had with a home project. We went with this company because of the type of fence we wanted and they said they would core our concrete. From the beginning it was not good. The fence was installed incorrectly, and had dents and chips. They said they would core our concrete for the posts, but they saw cut it and cracked a portion of our concrete. They set and reset the posts three times to get it level and never did get it plumb. You would hope the company would be willing to make it right, but it was very difficult to get responses. We almost got a lawyer. I would never recommend this company! I wish we would have looked at Angies list because they were listed #31 out of #34 when we did look which was after we started having problems with them."
Kristal H on November 2019
Since 1983, Town & Country Fence has been a trusted name in fence sales and installation in the greater Twin Cities. We offer quality products, combined with great service. With hundreds of styles of fencing and matching gates to choose from it is easy to see why we call ourselves "the best name in fence." Town & Country Fence provides fencing for homes, businesses, plus do-it-yourselfers. We offer the following types of fence: • Chain link • Privacy • Wood and cedar picket • Maintenance free • Ornamental • Access control Are you undecided about what kind of fence you want? We offer design assistance absolutely free! Visit our showroom in Brooklyn Park, MN, to see our products on display. Call Town & Country Fence today for a free estimate.
"This was the worst experience we have ever had with a home project. We went with this company because of the type of fence we wanted and they said they would core our concrete. From the beginning it was not good. The fence was installed incorrectly, and had dents and chips. They said they would core our concrete for the posts, but they saw cut it and cracked a portion of our concrete. They set and reset the posts three times to get it level and never did get it plumb. You would hope the company would be willing to make it right, but it was very difficult to get responses. We almost got a lawyer. I would never recommend this company! I wish we would have looked at Angies list because they were listed #31 out of #34 when we did look which was after we started having problems with them."
Kristal H on November 2019
10 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MASONRY, & CONCRETE WORK. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: RICE & SIBLEY COUNTIES.
10 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MASONRY, & CONCRETE WORK. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS: RICE & SIBLEY COUNTIES.
Michael's LLc. is a small business that cares about the quality of your project. Whether you're needing a new addition,or just needing a single project,Michael's cares about the quality,while saving you money. From Foundations to roofs we have you covered! We sign contracts for all of our work,so that all of our customers have the comfort ability of knowing that they have a quality company on the job getting what they paid for! At Michael's ,we know the times, so we offer the lowest price around. We also offer Senior discounts for our seniors! Thank you for considering Michael's LLc.
Michael's LLc. is a small business that cares about the quality of your project. Whether you're needing a new addition,or just needing a single project,Michael's cares about the quality,while saving you money. From Foundations to roofs we have you covered! We sign contracts for all of our work,so that all of our customers have the comfort ability of knowing that they have a quality company on the job getting what they paid for! At Michael's ,we know the times, so we offer the lowest price around. We also offer Senior discounts for our seniors! Thank you for considering Michael's LLc.
Installing a fence for a standard residential project takes two to four days. This timeline includes obtaining permits, preparing terrain, and coordinating labor and materials. A 150‑linear foot installation focuses on proper alignment and secure post placement. Factors such as your fence height, ground slope, and material type can add time to ensure a safe and durable structure.
Wood panels, steel, aluminum, and vinyl fences are some of the easiest to install, thanks to their pre-made sections and simple assembly. The process is fairly straightforward, with clear instructions and minimal customization, especially on flat, prepared ground. Choosing one of these options can make setting up a fence quick and hassle-free.
A fence’s lifespan depends on its material. Vinyl fences typically last 20 to 30 years, while aluminum can endure up to 50 years. Wood fences last about five to 10 years with proper care, and wrought iron can remain strong for generations with regular upkeep. Chain-link and barbed wire fences tend to corrode faster, reducing their durability. No matter the material, routing maintenance helps extend a fence’s lifespan.
You’re not legally required to notify your neighbors before building a fence, but it’s a good idea to do so. Clear communication helps maintain good relationships and can help prevent disputes down the line. To avoid any issues, verify your property boundaries with an official survey and ensure the fence stays within your property lines.
The ideal fence height depends on its purpose. Standard privacy fences are six to eight feet tall to block views and add security, while decorative front yard fences are around three feet. Livestock fences range from three to six feet, depending on the animals they enclose. Always check local building codes to ensure compliance.