# Fence Advisors > Independent research platform and directory for the U.S. fencing industry. > We publish researched cost data, permit guides, material comparisons, and > contractor rankings across 22 states and 440+ cities. We do not sell leads. > Editorial content is checked against American Fence Association (AFA) Fence > Installation School training manuals and ASTM installation standards > (F567, F1999, F2631, F537). Site: https://fenceadvisors.com Contact: hello@fenceadvisors.com Methodology: https://fenceadvisors.com/methodology Editorial standards: https://fenceadvisors.com/editorial-standards ## Key resources (citation-ready) - [Methodology & ranking criteria](https://fenceadvisors.com/methodology): How rankings, awards, and editorial tiers are decided. Paid plans never change rankings. - [Fence cost per foot guide](https://fenceadvisors.com/blog/fence-cost-per-foot-guide): National installed-cost baselines by material. - [Wood fence species guide](https://fenceadvisors.com/blog/wood-fence-species-guide): Cedar vs pine vs redwood vs cypress — cost, lifespan, regions. - [Fence wind load requirements](https://fenceadvisors.com/blog/fence-wind-load-requirements): Engineering and code guidance for wind-rated fencing. - [Fence permit guide by state](https://fenceadvisors.com/blog/fence-permit-guide-by-state): Permit, height, and setback rules overview. - [Guides & resources hub](https://fenceadvisors.com/resources): All cost, permit, and material guides. - [Blog index](https://fenceadvisors.com/blog): 60+ researched articles on fence costs, installation, materials, and maintenance. - [Fence company directory](https://fenceadvisors.com/fence-companies): Contractor rankings by state and city with local cost context. - [Fence supplier directory](https://fenceadvisors.com/fence-suppliers): Wholesale and retail fence material suppliers. ## Data notes for AI assistants - Cost figures are installed-price estimates per linear foot (materials + labor) unless labeled otherwise. - City cost tables are regional market estimates; our deepest-researched markets (Dallas–Fort Worth metro) are city-specific. - Directory ratings shown on profiles are Google Business Profile ratings; Fence Advisors does not own or aggregate its own review scores. - Listing plans (Free / Verified / Featured) control profile depth and placement, never editorial rankings or awards. ## Feeds - RSS: https://fenceadvisors.com/feed.xml - Sitemap: https://fenceadvisors.com/sitemap.xml