Side-Yard Bin Screen
AI-generated design concept, not a completed project.
$600–$1,450 · planning range · 2–3 working days plus footing cure
Purpose & footprint
- Conceal bins beside the house while keeping collection access clear.
- 12 linear ft of 5-ft-high screen with one gate
Scope & quantities
- Fence length: 12 linear ft — Cedar / wood privacy
- Gates: 1 each
Materials & finishes
- Cedar slats
- Posts and suitable footings
- One access gate
- Exterior-rated hardware
Options
- Wider collection gate
- Semi-transparent exterior stain
Trades & site requirements
- Carpentry and finish installation; confirm any specialist trade needs on site.
- Check access, working clearances, occupied-home protection, waste removal and delivery space.
- Check substrate condition, moisture and concealed services before installation.
Permits & engineering
- Verify local permit requirements and HOA restrictions before work; this concept does not establish an exemption.
- Confirm anchoring, concealed wiring and applicable fire-clearance requirements.
Sequence & duration
- Measure and inspect → confirm scope and selections → check approvals → order materials → protect the site → install → inspect and finish.
- 2–3 working days plus footing cure
- Installation window excludes design, approvals, fabrication lead times and unforeseen repairs.
Estimate basis & inclusions
- $600–$1,450
- Lower-finish planning allowance from the existing DFW quantity-based cost guide, plus a small-job mobilization allowance. Current supplier and trade pricing remains unverified.
- Covers only the stated quantities and installation scope; decorative objects and adjacent rooms are not included.
- Site condition, access, material choice, waste, permit requirements and concealed damage can change the written quote.
Exclusions & unknowns
- New concrete pad
- Utility relocation
- Full perimeter fence
- Permit and engineering fees, taxes and contingency require confirmation; they are not guaranteed included.
- Furniture, styling and loose appliances are excluded unless explicitly listed.
Care & maintenance
- Inspect exterior seals, drainage and fasteners seasonally; maintain finishes to the manufacturer’s schedule.
- Final maintenance instructions depend on the products selected.
Next steps
- Save the concept and note what you want to keep or change.
- Bring room dimensions and existing-condition photos to a walkthrough.
- Confirm a written scope, selections, permit needs and site-specific quote before work.
About this concept
- AI-generated design concept; not a photograph of a completed True Form job.
- Images illustrate a design direction; dimensions, code compliance and buildability require site verification.