How to Install Leslie-Locke Fencing

Call the city or county government and inquire as to whether or not you need a building permit for your new fence. Get one if it's required.

Call the local utility companies before you dig so they can mark out any underground wires or pipes.

Stake out your fencing area with wooden stakes and string. Tie the string taut; slack will provide an unreliable line of sight for your post holes.

Measure the distance between the fence posts and place a stake where each fence post will go. The distance for post holes can vary based on panel length and other factors. Each stake should touch the string and be on the correct side of the string so you have a straight fence.

Lay out the fence panels around the perimeter of your fence layout. This step is not always necessary, but helps you save time and possible mistakes by letting you know exactly where certain posts and gates will be.

Mark out any gates or openings in your fence layout with stakes.

Dig out the post holes for your Leslie-Locke fence as recommended per the instructions. Use post-hole diggers or an auger to drill out the holes.

Mark the posts 2 inches below the bottom rail hole to allow for yard work and other maintenance.

Place the post in the post hole and add just enough gravel so that the 2-inch mark sits even with the ground. Remember the different posts: End posts have holes on one side; line posts have holes on opposite sides; and corner posts have holes on adjacent sides.

Make sure the post is touching the string for a straight fit, and have a friend hold the post level while you fill the hole with concrete. You can also clamp the post to two wood posts if you don't have a friend helping you with the project.

Add water to the concrete according to the manufacturer's instructions. Work the concrete in to about 2 inches below the ground level so you can add dirt for grass. Allow the concrete to set according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Place the fence rails into the holes in the posts.

Cut any panels you need to using a reciprocating saw or other saw with a metal-cutting blade. Remember to cut the small notch in the ends of the panels to fit inside the holes on the posts.