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
In 2001, Danny Bowling moved to Minnesota and founded Crest Exteriors. Soon after, he brought on Mike McClain and Scott Hurm as managers. Through the years, Crest has grown to be a highly respected general contractor specializing in roofing, siding, windows, gutters, decks, interior remodeling, new construction and insurance claims. None of this would be possible without their exceptional team of staff members. Crest is proud to have office staff Katie Wutschke and Alicia Raway assisting in every detail of their projects to help them run smoothly. Bob George, Robby Hanson, and Matt Williams are their outstanding “outside guys,” which means they are the ones who make repairs and oversee projects with precision. It’s both the big and little things that bring a group together to work as one. Crest’s employees not only interact with each other as a team, but they also include their customers and vendors in their team approach as well. It is this deep sense of trust, skills, camaraderie, and everyone working toward a common goal that has created so many satisfied customers.
"Great ! timely, efficient ,nice job cleaning up"
Deborah W on April 2020
In 2001, Danny Bowling moved to Minnesota and founded Crest Exteriors. Soon after, he brought on Mike McClain and Scott Hurm as managers. Through the years, Crest has grown to be a highly respected general contractor specializing in roofing, siding, windows, gutters, decks, interior remodeling, new construction and insurance claims. None of this would be possible without their exceptional team of staff members. Crest is proud to have office staff Katie Wutschke and Alicia Raway assisting in every detail of their projects to help them run smoothly. Bob George, Robby Hanson, and Matt Williams are their outstanding “outside guys,” which means they are the ones who make repairs and oversee projects with precision. It’s both the big and little things that bring a group together to work as one. Crest’s employees not only interact with each other as a team, but they also include their customers and vendors in their team approach as well. It is this deep sense of trust, skills, camaraderie, and everyone working toward a common goal that has created so many satisfied customers.
"Great ! timely, efficient ,nice job cleaning up"
Deborah W on April 2020
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
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
We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.
We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.
your complete renovation company with over 17 years of experience. We have a commitment to your peace of mind
your complete renovation company with over 17 years of experience. We have a commitment to your peace of mind
Intelligent Design Corporation, in business since 2001, is a premier general contractor based in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area. At IDC we strive to do every project efficiently with as little impact on you, the customer, as possible. We are the team to trust when you need roofing, decks, siding, windows and doors, home remodeling and much more. It is our philosophy to maintain good relationships with our vendors, tradesmen and employees. This same goodwill we nurture is then passed on to you, our customer. With a reputation of doing the job right, from start to finish, we are confident promising that everyone who works on your home will respect your property and your neighbors. IDC is skilled to tackle any job, big or small. Our employees’ years of experience in the industry combined with IDC's full service general contractor knowledge is what makes us the perfect fit for your job. We understand how stressful it can be to have people you don't know working on your home. This is not something we take lightly. Once an IDC representative begins working with you, we follow it all the way through to final completion of the repairs. This way you know that all of your concerns and worries are going to be taken care of in a thoughtful manner. And since we can handle all aspects of your repairs, our projects are completed quickly with responsible and talented conscientious workers on your side. The next time a storm hits your neighborhood or you begin to consider a home remodel of any sort, contact IDC. Someone from our team will be happy to come out and give you a free, no-obligation assessment of your home.
"I will acknowledge that it was a bad year for storms and my repairs were not as significant as others but, once the contract was signed (July 27th) it felt like they had fallen off the edge of the earth. I hadn't heard from them for more than 6 wks for even an update as to when I might expect the work to get started. I was told that it was 'too hot' to do the roof and Sept would be a better time to do the job.Did they expect that I just fell off the turnip truck) I started calling as to when I could expect to have the job started/ Multiple VMs were left and went unanswered. Then in mid Oct. a trash bin showed up, shingles were delivered. The crew just showed up one day.. I could not converse with them as they didn't speak English. The clean up was poor at best. I had 2 tires with nails in them. When mowing the lawn. nails were being spit out. I had concerns about how the shingles were laying on the front roof and the damages to the gutters. In broken English I was told that the raised shingles were normal and over time they will lay flat. The gutters were repaired with a can of spray paint. Multiple VMs went unanswered. I started leaving voice messages to try and pin down a time frame as to when to expect the siding to be completed. Mid december, I spoke with the production lead, Eric. I expressed my frustration and anger at the lack of communication. Many 'I'm sorry and 'we're so busy' responses were given. Eric told me that I was on the schedule the 4th week in Jan. That week came and went. I started calling and leaving vms daily. The work crew showed up early Feb. It took them several days to complete siding on one wall. They didn't do clean up until they were done. I have a dog and 4 children that play in that area. As they were finishing, I noticed that the sample piece of siding that was removed in July had still not been replaced. Daily vms (total of 7) were left with no response.. I was finally able to get an office person to answer the phone on 2/12. I was told it was too cold to replace it until 2/14 when it gets warmer. Eric stated that he guarantees this. The day has come and gone and no phone call. (it is all of a 2 min job) My insurance company has asked me on 3 occasions to get the company to return their calls. Intelligent Design submitted their bills and used the wrong figures for the taxes. As far as I know, that call has not been returned to them."
Susan W on February 2018
Intelligent Design Corporation, in business since 2001, is a premier general contractor based in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota area. At IDC we strive to do every project efficiently with as little impact on you, the customer, as possible. We are the team to trust when you need roofing, decks, siding, windows and doors, home remodeling and much more. It is our philosophy to maintain good relationships with our vendors, tradesmen and employees. This same goodwill we nurture is then passed on to you, our customer. With a reputation of doing the job right, from start to finish, we are confident promising that everyone who works on your home will respect your property and your neighbors. IDC is skilled to tackle any job, big or small. Our employees’ years of experience in the industry combined with IDC's full service general contractor knowledge is what makes us the perfect fit for your job. We understand how stressful it can be to have people you don't know working on your home. This is not something we take lightly. Once an IDC representative begins working with you, we follow it all the way through to final completion of the repairs. This way you know that all of your concerns and worries are going to be taken care of in a thoughtful manner. And since we can handle all aspects of your repairs, our projects are completed quickly with responsible and talented conscientious workers on your side. The next time a storm hits your neighborhood or you begin to consider a home remodel of any sort, contact IDC. Someone from our team will be happy to come out and give you a free, no-obligation assessment of your home.
"I will acknowledge that it was a bad year for storms and my repairs were not as significant as others but, once the contract was signed (July 27th) it felt like they had fallen off the edge of the earth. I hadn't heard from them for more than 6 wks for even an update as to when I might expect the work to get started. I was told that it was 'too hot' to do the roof and Sept would be a better time to do the job.Did they expect that I just fell off the turnip truck) I started calling as to when I could expect to have the job started/ Multiple VMs were left and went unanswered. Then in mid Oct. a trash bin showed up, shingles were delivered. The crew just showed up one day.. I could not converse with them as they didn't speak English. The clean up was poor at best. I had 2 tires with nails in them. When mowing the lawn. nails were being spit out. I had concerns about how the shingles were laying on the front roof and the damages to the gutters. In broken English I was told that the raised shingles were normal and over time they will lay flat. The gutters were repaired with a can of spray paint. Multiple VMs went unanswered. I started leaving voice messages to try and pin down a time frame as to when to expect the siding to be completed. Mid december, I spoke with the production lead, Eric. I expressed my frustration and anger at the lack of communication. Many 'I'm sorry and 'we're so busy' responses were given. Eric told me that I was on the schedule the 4th week in Jan. That week came and went. I started calling and leaving vms daily. The work crew showed up early Feb. It took them several days to complete siding on one wall. They didn't do clean up until they were done. I have a dog and 4 children that play in that area. As they were finishing, I noticed that the sample piece of siding that was removed in July had still not been replaced. Daily vms (total of 7) were left with no response.. I was finally able to get an office person to answer the phone on 2/12. I was told it was too cold to replace it until 2/14 when it gets warmer. Eric stated that he guarantees this. The day has come and gone and no phone call. (it is all of a 2 min job) My insurance company has asked me on 3 occasions to get the company to return their calls. Intelligent Design submitted their bills and used the wrong figures for the taxes. As far as I know, that call has not been returned to them."
Susan W on February 2018
Small Town Values Contracting Inc is a company based on taking care of anything a homeowner can conceive. Doing the project in a timely and professional manner. We are a company that runs solely on a cash basis; so there is no worries that we won't be here next year. Our owner and founder has over 20 years of experience in many aspects of construction and is involved in every project. Weather he is the one actually working on your project or managing the project on site. STVC Inc. is also an accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau. Additional address - 3751 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412.
"It took more than 4 months to get this project done. Mainly due to the electrician and plumber not willing to travel to my residence. The contractor himself was very professional. and hard working. His hired team on the other hand was not. Due to no insulation heat had been turned down in the house. I opened the door to a heat wave. The electrician had messed with my thermostat and blasted the heat and didn't turn it back down. I also question the reliability of his team. When asked if there was a cover on my vent. He was told there was but when I went to check there wasn't one on there. Work was done and passed inspection. However will be more careful with a big job requiring outside labor."
Jessica T on May 2018
Small Town Values Contracting Inc is a company based on taking care of anything a homeowner can conceive. Doing the project in a timely and professional manner. We are a company that runs solely on a cash basis; so there is no worries that we won't be here next year. Our owner and founder has over 20 years of experience in many aspects of construction and is involved in every project. Weather he is the one actually working on your project or managing the project on site. STVC Inc. is also an accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau. Additional address - 3751 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412.
"It took more than 4 months to get this project done. Mainly due to the electrician and plumber not willing to travel to my residence. The contractor himself was very professional. and hard working. His hired team on the other hand was not. Due to no insulation heat had been turned down in the house. I opened the door to a heat wave. The electrician had messed with my thermostat and blasted the heat and didn't turn it back down. I also question the reliability of his team. When asked if there was a cover on my vent. He was told there was but when I went to check there wasn't one on there. Work was done and passed inspection. However will be more careful with a big job requiring outside labor."
Jessica T on May 2018
Yes, invisible fences can function effectively on properties with slopes when properly installed. The key consideration is maintaining consistent signal strength throughout elevation changes. Professional installers can adjust installation depth and transmitter settings to accommodate terrain variations. Special installation techniques may be required to ensure reliable boundary enforcement and pet safety for particularly steep slopes or challenging soil conditions.
Most invisible fence wire repairs cost between $100 and $300, depending on the specific issue. Common repair needs include fixing broken boundary wires, replacing malfunctioning transmitters, or addressing collar receiver problems. Battery replacements represent the most frequent maintenance expense, typically costing between $10 and $50, depending on your system model. Professional diagnosis and repair services help ensure your system returns to full functionality quickly.
Many pet owners find that invisible fencing provides good value compared to conventional fencing options. These systems cost less than physical barriers while preserving property aesthetics and views. Invisible fences also allow flexibility for irregularly shaped properties and can work in areas where physical fencing might be restricted. The effectiveness depends partly on your pet's temperament and consistent training, so consider your specific animal's behavior when evaluating this containment option.
With proper maintenance, most invisible fence systems provide reliable service for several years before requiring significant upgrades. Regular battery replacements and occasional system checks help extend equipment lifespan. Individual components like transmitters or collar receivers can be replaced as needed without reinstalling the entire system. Environmental factors such as soil conditions and climate can affect underground wire longevity, while proper surge protection helps prevent premature system failure.
Regular maintenance expenses include periodic replacement of collar batteries, which cost between $10 and $50, depending on your specific system. Boundary wire repairs might be necessary if landscaping activities or ground shifting cause damage, with repair costs ranging from $100 to $300. System checks are recommended seasonally, especially after extreme weather events. Some owners also invest in backup power solutions or surge protection to prevent system interruptions during power outages.