Ronald McDonald House provides much-needed support to families going through a medical crisis. Providing a warm friendly space for children and their families during crucial times of need.

“We have been long-term fans of Ronald McDonald House Charities and what they provide to the community,” said Jeff Groves, Executive Vice President of Mike’s Fence Center. “Our commitment to the communities that we serve is real. Mike’s Fence Center has strived to be the neighbor you want in your community.”

Lauren Olander, Regional Director of RMHC, said, “We cannot provide the support our families need without incredible companies like Mike’s Fence Center. They are a shining light on our community, we are excited to partner with them for years to come.”

COBA
Bend Bombers Baseball team
Alzheimer Walk
Ronald McDonald House
Prineville Chamber
Prineville Bull Ride
Heaven Can Wait
Bend North Little League
Central Oregon Fastpitch
Madras High School Senior Party
Bend Pickleball Club
Jefferson County Fair
Crooked River Roundup & Horse Races
La Pine Rodeo
Prineville Kiwanis
Crook County Humane Society
Wonderland Express
Habitat for Humanity
Kiwanis of Madras
Assistance League of Bend
Cowdeo
Clear the Shelters in Bend
Crook County 4H
Rips and Lips – Wildland Firefighters

Proud to be a sponsor for the Humane Society in Crook County. Obviously being fence folks, we like pets!

We’re excited to have participated as sponsors in the complete renovation at Ococho Creek Park resulting in a gorgeous new basketball court.

Want to double your impact and help them out during their fundraising program this year?

The first $7,500 of donations will be matched dollar for dollar by us here at Mike’s Fence Center! We’re excited to be able to help Heart of Oregon continue to make a difference in our local young people’s lives, just as they have for the past 20 years.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/heart-of-oregon-corps-inc/20-in-2020-empowering-youth-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow

Every one generally knows why, and when they need a fence.  It’s usually pretty simple.  A fence is a pretty logical choice when you need to keep your critters in, other critters out, or create some privacy or security.  In fact in many cases, it’s the only choice.

But some things aren’t quite so obvious.  Let’s talk about automated gates for instance.  Many people don’t realize what a difference having an automated gate can make.  Opening a gate every time you enter and leave your home or property can be a pretty big inconvenience.  In fact it surprises even us sometimes the lengths people in Central Oregon will take to avoid this inconvenience.  Installing a cattle guard for instance is a pretty common way to set up an alternative to opening a gate.  We’ve also seen people build lots of extra fence in intricate patterns around their driveway, outbuildings, etc. in some pretty elaborate feats of engineering to avoid having a gate or multiple gates to open.  We find that some of our fencing customers haven’t even really considered the option of an automated gate.

When you compare the costs and effort of some of the alternatives, and factor in the inconvenience of a manual gate, an automated gate can be a pretty reasonable solution.  And it’s surprising how affordable they can be to install.  Like many things in life, the longer they are around, the more they improve, and the more the price adjusts.  Many times the cost of an automated gate can be comparable to, or even less than the cost of some of the alternatives.

An automated gate can make life a lot easier, and may be a lot more affordable than you think.  And with all the options in automated gates and mechanisms available today, there is one to fit almost any application.

If you have a situation on your property that requires you to open a gate on a regular basis, give us a call and let’s see if installing an automated gate makes sense.  Our Mike’s Fence Center crews are experienced in installing a wide variety of automated gates, in a variety of situations.  And, we’re always happy to help you figure out what will be the best option for you.

Until next time, we hope you are all enjoying this beautiful Central Oregon Summer!

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Vinyl fencing is pretty easy to maintain.  It usually needs a bit of cleaning here and there and that’s about it.  Your vinyl fence may pick up some dirt after a rain storm, or some slight staining and debris after you mow or weed eat your lawn next to it.  In most cases a quick spray with your garden hose will take care of it.  For stains that are a little bit more stubborn, a simple solution of soap and water combined with some good old fashioned elbow grease and a sponge should do the trick.  Now here’s a little tip, not all soaps and cleansers are vinyl safe but if you use a soap that is environmentally safe, it will likely be vinyl safe as well.  There are also some cleaning solutions out there that are made specifically for cleaning vinyl, or vinyl fences.  Mainly, you want to avoid using any cleaning agents that are too harsh, and certainly nothing abrasive.

Hope you found something helpful in this.  And just give us a call if you ever have any questions!  Remember we serve all of Central Oregon including Bend, Redmond, Madras, Sunriver, Lapine, Prineville and everywhere in between!

Now that Easter has passed and it is getting a little warmer we all start to plan about our outdoor spaces. The biggest feature with your outdoor space can be your fence. This is probably why you are at our website right now. We get pretty busy in the spring and start scheduling new fences for people all over Central Oregon. There are many things we can do besides just sell you a fence, we can help you figure out what fence is going to fit best with the vision of your outdoor space. We are pretty sure no one has seen more fences and outdoor spaces than us in Central Oregon, probably why our brand is found through out most neighborhoods in Bend and many ranches in Prineville.

So, when it comes to fencing, you found the right spot. Talk to you soon!