Fence Replacements are Underway

The community has been waiting, and the Fairlington Glen Board of Directors has approved a contract for the replacement of fences in the Glen. Our current fences are more than 20 years old, so replacement in 2026-27 is going to be more than welcome.

The project will begin with a mock-up in court 13 October 21st-23rd at row 3534-3544. once that has been reviewed and approved for the contractor to proceed, they will finish court 13 (projected start date of November 2nd). From there, the project will go in court order and work is expected to start in court 1 as early as November 16, 2026. These are soft dates and are subject to change.

To prepare residents for what to expect, we have provided the following FAQ:

How will I know when my fence will be done? – The fence replacement project will begin in Court 1 and will continue in numerical order by court until all of the fences have been replaced (except for court 13, which will precede all courts, as it was selected for a mock-up). Management will provide notice to residents ahead of project start in each court. Please note that this schedule will fluctuate based on the pace of the crews and the weather. Management will provide notice to residents with the most accurate information possible. Co-owners are encouraged to register on the Community Portal at https://cardinal.cincwebaxis.com and also to sign up for Glen Alerts by visiting https://fairlingtonglen.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c87fee711f8cf8c71d690b41e&id=243afbc22b.

How long will I be without a fence or gate? – Fences will be replaced on a building-by-building basis such that individual patios will not be without a fence for more than two working days, and without a gate for more than four working days from demolition.

What do I need to clear from my patio for the work to begin? – Unit owners will need to clear any objects attached to or resting on the fence or gate. Unit owners will need to provide at least two feet on their side of the fence for the workers to replace the fence. Neither the Association nor its contractor is responsible for items that are not moved at least two feet away from the existing fence.

What if I am unable to remove the items attached to my fence? – The Association’s contractor will remove the items and leave them within your patio.  Neither the Association nor the contractor will be responsible for damage to any items not removed by the owner from the fence or not moved from the 2-foot work area on either side of the fence.

I have a freestanding shed against my fence. Do I have to move it? – Unit owners will need to move sheds at least two feet away from the fence if possible, to allow for the Association’s contractor to remove and replace the fence. Neither the Association nor its contractor is responsible for sheds that are not moved at least two feet away from the existing fence.

I have a wooden shed built against the fence. Do I need to move it? – Yes, if possible. If a shed is not able to be moved, the contractor will attempt to replace the fence from the other side. Please note older sheds may be damaged when the fence is removed. It is expected on the older wooden sheds that the back will fall out when the fence is removed. Unit owners need to be prepared for this to occur.  Neither the Association nor its contractor is responsible for the repair of sheds not moved at least two feet away from the fence.

My patio goes to the edge of the fence. Will it be damaged during the fence replacement project? – The contractor will do their best not to damage any patio while replacing the fence. If you have a paver patio, some pavers will be removed and set aside for the unit owner to reset upon completion of the fence replacement project. If you have a stamped concrete patio that is poured up to and around the fence post, it will be cut or chipped out to allow for the post to be removed and new post installed.

There is a tree in my patio near the fence, will it be cut down? Who will pay for it? – In select cases (less than 20), trees encroaching on the fence to a point it is pushing the existing fence out or if the contractor will not be able to access the area to replace the fence, these trees will be heavily pruned or removed by the Association and this cost has been negotiated into the cost of the project. Management will contact those homeowners directly to inform them of the need to prune or remove the tree in their patio area. The pruning and tree removal will be performed by the Association’s contractor at the time of the fence replacement.

Any additional questions you may have can be directed to the project manager, John Adams at john.adams@cardinalmanagementgroup.com.