We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Tiffanie was super responsive. The installer was very professional and provided an expert install. We had a frost issue this winter and Foss stood by their work and returned to fix the issue."
Ken H on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Tiffanie was super responsive. The installer was very professional and provided an expert install. We had a frost issue this winter and Foss stood by their work and returned to fix the issue."
Ken H on April 2025
We have 8 years experience and specialize in wrought iron railings. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free site consultation today!
"Diamond Cut Welding did a great job as its hard to find someone to weld small projects! Very professional and quick to respond and job well done. Really appreciate them for taking on small jobs so I didnt have to send the chair to the landfill! Thanks again Diamond Cut...I highly recommend them!"
Fran s on March 2025
We have 8 years experience and specialize in wrought iron railings. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free site consultation today!
"Diamond Cut Welding did a great job as its hard to find someone to weld small projects! Very professional and quick to respond and job well done. Really appreciate them for taking on small jobs so I didnt have to send the chair to the landfill! Thanks again Diamond Cut...I highly recommend them!"
Fran s on March 2025
Anchor Iron is a third generation family business that was established in 1953. We manufacture and install all types of custom iron work from step and deck railings to storm doors and windowboxes. We offer no cost, no obligation estimates and year round installations.
"Anchor Iron railings were installed with excellent work, looking great! As a superior professional family business, we're impressed. Our purpose of being able to walk with improved balance, using a cane while holding each railing, was a helpful blessing!"
Karen K on April 2021
Anchor Iron is a third generation family business that was established in 1953. We manufacture and install all types of custom iron work from step and deck railings to storm doors and windowboxes. We offer no cost, no obligation estimates and year round installations.
"Anchor Iron railings were installed with excellent work, looking great! As a superior professional family business, we're impressed. Our purpose of being able to walk with improved balance, using a cane while holding each railing, was a helpful blessing!"
Karen K on April 2021
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've been in the fencing business since 1978. Our goal is to build a quality fence that will provide our customers with the best value for their investment. We strive to provide a competitive price, without sacrificing the quality of workmanship or material used. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our customers and constructing fences to their satisfaction. We are a full service company, stocking materials for wood and chain link fences. Our products include Western Red Cedar wood, Jerith® Ornamental fence, Bufftech® Vinyl fence in different colors, Equestrian paddock and pasture fence. Our Chain Link material includes 9 or 11 gauge galvanizing as well as 8 gauge color coated chain link. We custom build dog kennel runs that are installed in ground or free standing. We also do repairs on fences that are damaged by mother nature and other objects.
"The sales person was very easy to work with. He gave me options for material and made the set up process for a fence replacement very easy. The installers took out the old fence and replaced it within one day. They did a wonderful job and adjusted well since an additional section had to be added on. I had to call them back out a few times for adjustments to the door and to smash and remove concrete footings from the previous fence posts. One of the bottom panels was dented from packing and they said it will be replaced after they order it. Their pricing was right in the middle of other quotes and their customer service is really good. Took them a while to come out the first time, but the second time it was within the next few days. Sterling always told me to call back if there are any future issues. It is also good to send them an email with any pictures and to explain the situation for your and their records if you need any follow up. I am very happy with their service and pricing."
Timothy F on October 2023
. We've been in the fencing business since 1978. Our goal is to build a quality fence that will provide our customers with the best value for their investment. We strive to provide a competitive price, without sacrificing the quality of workmanship or material used. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our customers and constructing fences to their satisfaction. We are a full service company, stocking materials for wood and chain link fences. Our products include Western Red Cedar wood, Jerith® Ornamental fence, Bufftech® Vinyl fence in different colors, Equestrian paddock and pasture fence. Our Chain Link material includes 9 or 11 gauge galvanizing as well as 8 gauge color coated chain link. We custom build dog kennel runs that are installed in ground or free standing. We also do repairs on fences that are damaged by mother nature and other objects.
"The sales person was very easy to work with. He gave me options for material and made the set up process for a fence replacement very easy. The installers took out the old fence and replaced it within one day. They did a wonderful job and adjusted well since an additional section had to be added on. I had to call them back out a few times for adjustments to the door and to smash and remove concrete footings from the previous fence posts. One of the bottom panels was dented from packing and they said it will be replaced after they order it. Their pricing was right in the middle of other quotes and their customer service is really good. Took them a while to come out the first time, but the second time it was within the next few days. Sterling always told me to call back if there are any future issues. It is also good to send them an email with any pictures and to explain the situation for your and their records if you need any follow up. I am very happy with their service and pricing."
Timothy F on October 2023
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
Repairing or replacing a part of your fence is almost always less expensive than replacing it altogether. If your fence is in major disrepair or requires more than 20% to 30% replacement, it may be a better investment to replace your entire fence. Contact at least three fence repair specialists near you to get quotes for both a repair and replacement project.
All vinyl fences are made of PVC, a type of vinyl that stands for polyvinyl chloride. But not all PVC is the same. PVC resin is combined with other ingredients, giving it strength and weather-resistance. High-quality PVC vinyl fences include additives that provide more durability—and therefore cost more. Check out various types of vinyl fences and their features before deciding on your material.
You can repair small cracks or holes in your vinyl fence easily using a vinyl repair kit. If the crack is especially large or seems to be impacting the fence's integrity, you may need to replace the whole rail or post. However, you should hire a local fence installer for major repairs.
With proper maintenance and care, a vinyl fence can last up to 30 years. To ensure the longest life possible for your vinyl fence, ensure that it is installed properly and take care to check it regularly for any areas that may need minor maintenance or repair.