Doing it yourself? Smart move. Stop by All Pro Fence Buffalo for the same premium panels, posts, gates, hardware, and concrete we use on our own jobs — plus real installation advice from a real local contractor.
DIY Done Right
There's something genuinely satisfying about installing your own fence — sweat equity, a finished project you can point to, and a real chunk of money saved on labor. But the difference between a fence that lasts 20 years and one that's leaning by next winter usually comes down to one thing: the materials.
That's where All Pro Fence Buffalo comes in. We supply the same contractor-grade fence materials we install ourselves — cedar panels, vinyl panels, pressure-treated posts, heavy-duty gates, galvanized hardware, and the kind of concrete that actually holds posts upright through a Western New York freeze-thaw cycle.
And here's the part most big-box stores don't offer: free advice from someone who's actually installed thousands of fences in Buffalo. Bring us your measurements, your photos, your tricky slope, your weird property line — we'll help you plan it right before you ever break ground.
What We Stock
Pre-built wood, vinyl, and aluminum panels in popular heights and styles — ready to install.
Pressure-treated wood, galvanized steel, and reinforced vinyl posts. Built for Buffalo winters.
Single, double, and walk-through gates in matching styles. Hinges, latches & locks included.
Galvanized screws, brackets, hinges, latches, and post caps. Rust-resistant and full warranty.
Fast-set and standard concrete mixes for post-setting that holds through every freeze-thaw cycle.
DIY Fence Guide
A simplified walkthrough of how we'd tackle a typical residential fence install in Buffalo. Print it, screenshot it, or call us with questions as you go — we're happy to help.
Measure your property line, mark corners with stakes, and run a string line to keep everything straight. Confirm your property boundaries with a survey if you're unsure — neighbors and zoning rules matter.
💡 Tip: Always call 811 before you dig.Most Buffalo neighborhoods require a permit for fences over 4ft in front yards or 6ft in back yards. HOA rules and setback requirements also apply. Ten minutes of paperwork now saves you a tear-out later.
💡 Tip: Snap a photo of your sketch — saves time at city hall.Dig holes 36" deep (below Buffalo's frost line), set corner and gate posts in concrete, and let them cure overnight. These anchor the whole fence — get them dead plumb and the rest is easy.
💡 Tip: Use a post level for accurate plumb.Stretch a string between corner posts at finished fence height. Dig line-post holes every 6–8ft, set in concrete, and align tops to your string. This is where rookies cheat and pros take their time.
💡 Tip: Spacing matters — measure twice, dig once.Once concrete is fully cured (24–48 hours), attach panels or pickets to your posts with proper galvanized hardware. Keep boards level and consistent in spacing — small gaps now look like big mistakes later.
💡 Tip: Pre-stain or seal wood before install.Install gates last so you can fine-tune the swing. Add caps, finials, and stain or seal everything to lock in moisture protection. Step back, crack a cold one, and admire the work.
💡 Tip: Sweep up nails & scraps — your tires will thank you.
Why Our Materials
Big-box stores sell budget-grade fence kits built to hit a price point. We sell the same materials we trust on our paying jobs — and we tell you straight up what's worth the upgrade.
Heavier gauges, thicker boards, longer warranties — what pros actually install.
Frost-rated posts, UV-stabilized vinyl, galvanized hardware — engineered for WNY.
Bring your measurements and photos — we'll help you plan before you buy a single board.
No bait-and-switch. The number we quote is the number you pay at pickup.
Pull up to our Buffalo yard or schedule a job-site drop — we make it easy.
Built for Buffalo
Buffalo isn't kind to fences. Between lake-effect snow loads, freeze-thaw cycles that wreck shallow posts, summer humidity, ice storms, and the occasional 60-mph gust off Lake Erie — your fence has to actually be built for the climate it lives in.
That's why every material we stock is rated for cold-weather installs and tested for the kind of conditions WNY throws at it. We don't sell anything we wouldn't put up at our own homes.
Installation Workflow
Here's the simplified version of how a successful DIY fence install actually unfolds — from your first phone call to the final walk-around.
Sketch your layout, take measurements, and identify gates. We'll help you draw it up if you bring photos.
Visit our Buffalo yard or arrange delivery. We'll itemize everything you need — no missing parts.
Dig below the frost line, set posts in concrete, attach panels, and hang gates. Take your time.
Stain, seal, or paint as needed. Add caps and finials. Step back and enjoy what you just built.
DIY Project Gallery
Real fences our DIY customers built with materials and guidance from All Pro Fence Buffalo. Yours could be next.
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Core Services
Our team delivers complete fence and railing solutions for homeowners, business owners, DIY projects, and stair or deck railings across Buffalo, NY.
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Learn MoreDIY Questions, Answered
The questions Buffalo DIYers ask us most before they break ground. Don't see yours? Pick up the phone — we love helping.