Here’s a layout of the basic steps. Take a look here for more details on how to prepare for installing a fence. Get your plat (a plat is a survey map showing the divisions of the land where your property lies). Get the permits (where required). Clean your yard (not only where the fence will go, but also to make space for materials). Stake out the property line. Stake out the fence line (where you’re planning your fence to go up in locations other than your property line). Clear the fence line (doing this ahead of the workers will save their time and your money). Talk to your neighbors (they say that good fences make good neighbors, but not if you don’t talk to them about it). Find a quality fence builder. Working with a reputable fence company will pay off both in the short and long run.