Dog-proof fence

Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026

24/7 Express Handyman Service closes fence gaps for dogs in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 3 business days is the minimum notice Utah law requires to Blue Stakes before any digging, fence footers included. (FAQs | Blue Stakes of Utah 811)

What dog-proof fence costs

Salt Lake City & Millcreek	e.g. $489
Park City & Summit County	e.g. $584
Heber Valley & Wasatch County	e.g. $584

Dog-proof fence in Salt Lake City & Millcreek is billed as a same-day call-out: a dispatch fee by time of day that covers the first 60 minutes on site ($199 daytime (7 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays), $249 evenings and weekends (6–10 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday), $299 overnight (10 p.m.–7 a.m.), $349 holidays and declared storm nights (federal holidays, and storm nights announced before the storm)), then $150/hour in 30-minute steps, plus the $50 supplies fee and the $15 fuel surcharge. Example: 2 fence gaps closed and dig guard added on a weekday afternoon, about 2 hours, $60 in materials: $489.

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Quick answers

How do I stop a new dog from getting under the fence?

Add an L-shaped wire footer along the base, facing into the yard. AKC says chicken wire, hardware cloth or chain-link attached to the bottom of the fence can be buried or simply laid on top of the grass and held down with rocks, gravel or mulch, so it works without digging.

Do I need to call before digging along my fence?

Yes, call 811 first. State law here requires notice at least 3 business days, and no more than 14 calendar days, before any digging, fence posts included. That is why same-day fence fixes for a new dog stay above ground.

How do dogs usually get out of a fenced yard?

Dogs get out by jumping, climbing, digging, chewing through, or slipping out the gate, according to AKC. Check for gaps and loose boards, low spots at the base, anything near the fence a dog could climb, and a gate that does not latch on its own.

Dog looking through a green chain-link fence in a backyard — Photo: Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0

What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site

Fence walked end to end for gaps, loose or missing boards and low spots a dog could squeeze through or under
Loose boards refastened, missing pickets replaced and gaps closed with welded wire or hardware cloth
Wire mesh pinned along the base as a no-dig footer, and the gate latch and hinges adjusted so the gate closes and latches on its own

How it works

Walk the fence line with the new dog's size and habits in mind and mark every gap, low spot and climbable object
Close gaps and refasten boards first, then lay and pin a mesh footer on top of the ground where digging is likely
Adjust or replace the gate latch and hinges, then test that the gate swings shut and latches every time
Referred out: new posts, buried footers or new fence runs need a utility locate first and go to a fence contractor if the job is large

When to stop and call

If the dog comes home today and the fence still has an open gap, keep the dog on a leash in the yard until it is closed. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can close gaps and fix the gate without digging, so the yard is ready on day one.

What happens next

The written scope and price come first; nothing is started until you approve it, and the work is lined up around your deadline.
Photograph the damage before anything is moved and keep every receipt; 24/7 Express Handyman Service provides an itemised invoice your insurer may ask for. The dispatch fee and job cost are paid by you on the day.

Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.

Sources

FAQs | Blue Stakes of Utah 811 — retrieved 2026-09-23
How to Keep a Dog From Escaping the Yard | American Kennel Club — retrieved 2026-09-23

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