Whether you’re improving your home or just trying to add privacy, “fence installation” is a useful topic to understand. As an ESL learner, this vocabulary helps you describe property boundaries, discuss home projects, and communicate with contractors or neighbors. It also comes in handy for reading signs, rental agreements, or real estate listings. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Fence (Noun): A structure that surrounds an area to mark property, add privacy, or keep things in or out.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. We built a wooden fence around our backyard.

     2. The dog jumped over the fence and ran away!

     3. Some people install a fence for safety or decoration.

2. Post (Noun): A vertical support that holds up a fence, usually placed in the ground.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Each post needs to be firmly set in the ground.

     2. The fence post was leaning after the storm.

     3. Metal posts last longer than wooden ones.

3. Gate (Noun): A door or entry point built into a fence that opens and closes.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I unlocked the gate to let the delivery driver in.

     2. The gate should swing open easily.

     3. We added a lock to the gate for security.

4. Contractor (Noun): A person or company hired to do a specific job, like building or installing something.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. We hired a contractor to install the fence.

     2. The contractor gave us a quote before starting.

     3. A good contractor will explain all the steps of the job.

5. Property line (Noun): The legal boundary between one person’s land and another’s.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Make sure you know the property line before building a fence.

     2. The neighbor complained we crossed the property line.

     3. We checked the property line with the city before installation.Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

We recently decided to install a fence for more privacy in our backyard. Before starting, we asked a contractor to give us an estimate and check the property line so we wouldn’t build too far. He set strong wooden posts in the ground and added a wide gate near the driveway. The whole project took only three days, and now our space feels much more secure.